Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Environment.

The Sub-Committee considered a Gateway 6 Outcome report of the Executive Director, Environment.

The Chairman commented on the successful outcome of the project and stated that there were several learning points which could be usefully applied to the Newgate Square project.

A Member stated that the partnership approach in this project was positive. This included support from TfL of £8m. The Member stated that this was one of the largest projects the City had undertaken. There was also a side project to transform Aldgate and The Minories. She stated the contractors had dealt well when walls and burial sites were found whilst digging and there had been problems filling in the underpasses. The Member stated that Officers had reacted in a dynamic way to keep the programme on track. The Member raised concerns about the Pavilion but stated these were outside the remit of the Sub-Committee. She stated that the project had transformed the area and residents on the east side of the city now had a yard in which to hold events and bring the community together. She thanked Officers and Members on the Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee at the time and stated she would welcome more of this type of project.

RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee

1. Note and approve the content of the outcome report;

2. Authorise Officers to complete the final account for the project;

3. Note that the unspent Section 106 funds were to be reallocated to other projects in accordance with the requirements of their related legal agreements and a separate report would be brought to Members that sets out details of the proposed reallocations; and

4. Agree to close the project.