Agenda item

A Member stated that Fann Street had been resurfaced with stone and tree pit surrounds which had been viewed as trip hazards and had therefore been increased in size. However, this had the unintended result of being used by skateboarders. She stated the importance of speaking to local residents about their views about what would and would not work at the start of a project in a residential area rather than assuming what would work. An Officer confirmed that this would be reported to the relevant team. He also stated that the reason consultation and engagement was undertaken, was schemes were better when they were informed by people who used the streets and understood the area.

A Member commented that Aldgate Square required maintenance. An Officer stated that he would raise this with City Gardens.

A Member stated the importance of consulting the right people before going to third party architects to design a scheme.

In response to questions about trees, an Officer stated that 40-50 trees were being planted across the City.

Members agreed to extend the meeting in line with Standing Order 40.

A Member raised concern about graffiti on the pavilion at Aldgate and also across the City. An Officer advised that it was the responsibility of the building owner and the Corporation would only remove graffiti at the request of a building owner. The pavilion was owner by the City Surveyors Department and he would report the matter to them. The Officer also stated that graffiti was a matter for Port Health and Environmental Services.