Agenda item

Resolutions of the Annual Wardmotes:-

From the Ward of Cripplegate, Within and Without

“That in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the Exhibition space underneath Breton House by the London Film School, this Wardmote requests that the City of London Corporation ensures that residents are provided with an appropriate dedicated place of refuge to which they can retreat at times of severe disruption due to noise and vibration.”

Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Barbican Residential Committee for consideration and any necessary action.

From the Ward of Dowgate

“That this Wardmote finds it unacceptable that any residents or businesses in the City should be unable to access fast Broadband connectivity without significant cost and urges the City of London Corporation to work towards the extension of cost efficient Superfast Broadband throughout the City as soon as possible”.

Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Policy and Resources Committee for consideration and any necessary action.

From the Ward of Farringdon Within

“It is a matter of considerable concern that, over the past few years, residents of Cloth Fair have been disturbed nearly every night of the week by vehicles- principally black cabs – parking outside their houses for several hours at a time. Disturbance and nuisance are caused by idling engines, doors slamming, conversations between drivers, and coming and going of drivers (to the nearby 24-hour café), and by some people using the alleyways and porches around Cloth Fair as spaces to urinate in. This is a narrow street, with residents’ rooms – including bedrooms- being very close to the carriageway, and undisturbed sleep is impossible in these conditions. The fact that the parking in Cloth Fair is currently governed by single yellow lines, allowing parking between 7pm and 7am, has made it virtually impossible to do anything about this problem, which residents have been raising with their Councilmen for several years. 

The City of London Corporation is therefore urged:

(i)   to implement measures on an urgent basis to prevent vehicles parking in Cloth Fair between the hours of 11pm and 7am, Monday to Sunday inclusive and:

(ii)  to consider and consult on the range of options available for parking and vehicle access in Cloth Fair, taking into account the interests and reasonable requirements of residents, businesses and visitors to Cloth Fair and its vicinity.”

Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee and to the Planning and Transportation Committee for consideration and any necessary action.

From the Ward of Portsoken(i)

“The residents of the Portsoken Ward are becoming increasingly concerned about the rough sleeper problems that need to be urgently addressed.  The residents of the Portsoken Ward request that the Community and Children’s Services Committee investigate the issues urgently and take positive and immediate action with a view to addressing the issues.”

Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Community and Children’s Services Committee for consideration and any necessary action.

From the Ward of Portsoken(ii)

“The residents of the Portsoken Ward are becoming increasingly concerned about the increase in rent and the aggressive approach shown by the City Surveyor’s Department and the lack of consideration given by the City Corporation to the mix of shop units to ensure that they are compatible with a predominantly residential community.”

Resolved – That the resolution be referred to the Planning and Transportation Committee and to the Community and Children’s Services Committee for consideration and any necessary action.