Agenda item

PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Michael Welbank, M.B.E)

12 May 2015

Cheapside and Guildhall Area Enhancement Strategy

In July 2014, approval was granted to review the scope of the existing discrete Cheapside Strategy and Guildhall Area Strategy, to provide a more comprehensive plan for the wider area and address those streets and spaces that were not covered by the original strategies. Following a public consultation exercise, a new combined Cheapside and Guildhall Area Enhancement Strategy has consequently been developed which will:-

·      better connect transport nodes, the retail centre and cultural attractions;

·      improve accessibility and way-finding to create easy-to-navigate and pleasant walking routes;

·      introduce more greenery and create more public space for pedestrians to enjoy, away from traffic and pollution; and

·      improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users.

 

A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the adoption of the Strategy accordingly.

 

Minutes:

(Michael Welbank, M.B.E)

12 May 2015

Cheapside and Guildhall Area Enhancement Strategy

In July 2014, approval was granted to review the scope of the existing discrete Cheapside Strategy and Guildhall Area Strategy, to provide a more comprehensive plan for the wider area and address those streets and spaces that were not covered by the original strategies. Following a public consultation exercise, a new combined Cheapside and Guildhall Area Enhancement Strategy has consequently been developed which will:-

·      better connect transport nodes, the retail centre and cultural attractions;

·      improve accessibility and way-finding to create easy-to-navigate and pleasant walking routes;

·      introduce more greenery and create more public space for pedestrians to enjoy, away from traffic and pollution; and

·      improve road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users.

 

A separately printed and circulated report is submitted thereon and we recommend the adoption of the Strategy accordingly.

 

Read and agreed.

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