Agenda item

The Sub-Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Plough Place Environmental Enhancement project. Approval was sought for the preferred design options for the full pedestrianisation of the road, new seating, lighting, and soft landscaping.

Members were advised that costs for maintenance requirements would be covered for five years under the Section 106 Agreement. Officers had tried to negotiate additional years’ costs but this was not possible due to the fact that the Section 106 Agreement was made in 2009.

The Director of Transportation and Public Realm advised that motorcycle parking would be relocated a short walk way away Holburn, with 12 additional spaces provided. In response to a Member’s question, the Director added that a pedestrian crossing would be available at the top of the Fetter Lane junction with Feather Lane.

Members noted that it was good to see the Developers making additional contributions to the project beyond their contractual requirements.

RESOLVED – That:-

a)    the detailed designs be approved;

b)    the commencement of the project at a cost of £694,791 in line with the outline programme be approved;

c)    the budget for works, staff costs, fees and maintenance at a total estimated project cost of £694,791 be approved; and

d)    any underspend from the evaluation stage to be spent on implementation be approved.