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The Chairman informed the Sub-Committee that the City of London Street Accessibility Tool (CoLSAT) had won a national transport award and requested that this be publicised at the Court of Common Council. It was suggested that the Policy Chairman be asked to include it in his statement.

The Chairman requested that Officers inform other Local Authorities that they could use the best-in-class tool for no charge. An Officer stated that the CoLSAT was available on the City’s website for others to use. Officers had held sessions on the use of the tool and several London Boroughs had attended and some were now using it. The Officer added that the CoLSAT had been promoted at the London Cycling and Walking Conference. The Chairman requested that the tool be promoted outside of London as it could help improve accessibility across the country.

The Chairman asked Officers to update Members on the site visit that was taking place on 24 November. The Officer stated that the details would be recirculated.

The Chairman stated that the visit to the pipe subway had been informative and encouraged Members who had not been able to attend, to attend the next one when it was arranged.

A Member stated that the installation of granite blocks by St Paul’s Cathedral had been successful. An Officer stated that they had been installed as part of the From the Thames to Eternity Project which had won a London design award. The Officer stated that the stones had been removed for the Lord Mayor’s Show. A Member stated the benefits of the stones included acting as bollards, providing Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, provided seating and an artistic element. An Officer stated that the project assisted with wayfinding and the circular economy.