Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection that sought approval for the proposed draft City of London Noise Strategy 2016-2026 to undergo external consultation until 17 October 2016. Members noted that comments could be provided to the report author (Pollution Team Manager, Department of Markets and Consumer Protection) throughout the consultation process, which would include consultation via the public website and contact with local businesses, Residents’ Associations and neighbouring boroughs.

In response to Members’ questions and concerns regarding noise from regular and ad hoc events, the Director advised that the City Corporation’s events policy would be taken into account in the Strategy.

RESOLVED – That the attached draft Noise Strategy to undergo external consultation until 17th October 2016, subject to any comments received at your meeting and a further report will be presented to your 24 January 2017 meeting to approve the subsequent new strategy, be approved.