Agenda item

A Member asked when the City Walkway would be opened, and whether signage should be provided to guide people until such time as it was opened. The meeting heard that the works were delayed, mainly because of supply issues with the metalwork sub-contractor. It was hoped that the walkway would be completed by early 2023. A Member asked whether a contingency plan was in place in the event that the contractor went out of business, and the meeting heard that the issue appeared to be related to prioritising work rather than any danger of bankruptcy.

A Member commented that a pedestrian crossing and a dropped kerb at Cannon St/King William St was needed for safety, noting that the issue fell within the remit of TfL. The meeting heard that some improvements were planned at King William St that would improve the situation and that TfL were examining options around improvements at that junction.

A Member asked when Arthur St would be reopened, and the meeting heard that the shaft was still in place and therefore the street could not be reopened until agreement with TfL had been reached.