Agenda item

Report of the Interim Executive Director Environment.

The Sub-Committee received a Gateway 6: Outcome Report of the Interim Executive Director Environment.

A Member commented on the Lessons Learned and Recommendations section of the Officer report which stated that an in internal officer resource could provide the necessary guidance when planning works adjacent to a Listed Buildings and other scheduled heritage assets. The report stated that this was not currently the case and would improve efficiency of engagement between the Diocese of London and Historic England. An Officer stated that that this would be explored.

A Member commented that the photographs in the Officer report did not show the extent of the improvements and a visit to see the improvements would be welcomed.

RESOLVED – That Members of the Sub-Committee

1.        Agree to adjust the budget as set out in Appendix E to cover the additional staff time expended;

2.        Approve the revised project budget to be utilised to complete minor outstanding public realm works to complete the project;

3.        Approve outstanding actions in Section 13 of this report are completed on which final accounts and project closure can commence;

4.        Request Officers to arrange a visit to see the improvements to greening; and

5.        Request Officers to explore having an in internal officer resource to provide the necessary guidance when planning works adjacent to a Listed Buildings and other scheduled heritage assets.