Agenda item

Questions on matters relating to the work of the Sub Committee

Minutes:

St Giles Terrace - A questions was raised regarding the newly installed seating/planters at the Barbican.  The Assistant Director (Environmental Enhancement) advised the Committee that after investigation it had become apparent that certain residents felt they had not been fully consulted; therefore a post implementation consultation exercise would be undertaken in order to understand the issues and concerns.  The Committee would therefore receive a further update after the consultation had been undertaken as would the 20th Century Society who had written to the Director expressing concern.

 

Water clogged pavements – Officers acknowledged there had been issues around Byward Street as a result of the adverse weather conditions and Transport for London were being consulted on the matter.

 

Potholes - Further to a question, Members were informed that a full review of the condition of streets was being undertaken to address the issue of potholes. 

 

Monument - In addition to this, Members were informed that Officers would be looking at the cleaning regime around the Monument and a progress report would be provided to the Committee at the next meeting.

 

Resources for projects – The Assistant Director (Environmental Enhancement) informed the Committee that a report would be submitted to the Planning and Transportation on 14 May setting out the programme for Environmental Enhancement projects for the City.  This report would considered implementation of projects which would provide an indication of the resources required to ensure effective delivery.

 

S106 funding – Hilton Hotel – The Assistant Director advised that progress was being made and Officers were looking to vary the Section 106 funding.