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A Member asked for an update on the letter being sent to TfL to ask for the new entrances at Bank Station to be open and available for use. An Officer stated that engagement had occurred at an Officer level. Officers were in the process of drafting a letter from the Planning and Transportation Committee to the TfL Commissioner.

A Member commented that the Local Plans Sub-Committee meeting on 25 July had been cancelled and there were no other scheduled meetings. She requested that the calendar be updated once any further meetings were scheduled.

In response to a Member’s question about consultation, an Officer stated that it was vital to engage widely and give appropriate notice of consultations. An event had been rescheduled to get more involvement from the community. Officers would welcome more feedback on how consultation could be improved. Work was taking place to see if information could be packaged to be sent via Whatsapp and email. The Planning Department was working across the Corporation with other departments to ensure there were continual improvements on notification and consultation methods.