Agenda item

Report of the City Surveyor

 The Committee received a report of the City Surveyor, which would also be presented to the Planning and Transportation Committee on 17 September.  The report advised members of the actions proposed to improve the system of performance monitoring, fault reporting, repair and maintenance and the cleaning of public lifts and escalators adjoining the Barbican Estate.

Members remained very concerned about this area of performance, particularly the Moorgate escalator, which had originally been scheduled for replacement 10 years ago and the Wood Street escalator, which had out of service for several weeks and the stairs were very slippery when wet.  Furthermore, members felt that the lifts were particularly dirty and it was suggested that they be included in the street cleaning programme.  The Chairman of Streets and Walkways was in attendance and supported this proposal.  The City Surveyor agreed to take these comments back to the Director and feedback to residents.