Agenda item

Deep Dive Risk Reviews

Minutes:

 

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(A)           CR20: Road Safety

Members received a report of the Director of the Built Environment in respect of Road Safety.   During the discussion and questions on this item, the following points were noted:

 

·       Members noted the success of schemes at Holborn Circus, Aldgate Street and Bank but remained concerned in respect of Ludgate Circus.  The Director had met with Transport for London in respect of Ludgate Circus to ensure it was being given priority.

 

·       The Department worked with the Police in respect of safety campaigns and enforcement, and in ‘engineering out’ risks, and the new Transport Strategy sought to put pedestrians first.   The Road Transport Reduction Plan focussed on river transport, consolidation centres and redefining ‘peak times’, given the City’s night-time economy.  There were further comments in respect of  automatic vehicles and scooters being ridden on pavements etc. 

 

·       An analysis of the dip in figures in 2013 had been inconclusive but   accidents at roadwork sites were studied carefully.  The charts in the report were reflective of London generally; i.e. a general downward trajectory with a recent slight uplift.   The Director offered more information to Members on request.

 

·       Following accidents, data in respect of age, circumstances, vehicles, weather and time of day were fully scrutinised; with inattentive pedestrians and undisciplined cyclists being a major contributor.  Officers looked for common themes, which were reviewed annually, with extra focus on serious injuries or fatalities. 

 

·       Some Members raised concern about poor signage on temporary pedestrian routes.   The Director advised that it was possible to manage phasing of lights and traffic movement, in consultation with TfL, and offered to commission an independent road safety audit and report back to the Streets and Walkways Sub Committee.

 

·       Members noted the rigid safety code for contractors and the Director encouraged them to report areas of concern.  However, Members were asked to be mindful of emergency roadworks; i.e. gas/drainage works, which required immediate action and, therefore, had less planning time.

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.

 

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(b)       CR02: Loss of Business Support to the City

Members received a report of the Director of Economic Development in respect of the risk of loss of business support to the City.  During the discussion and questions, the following points were noted:

 

·       By now, more clarity had been expected in respect of Brexit and businesses were planning for ‘no deal’ contingencies, focussing on the legally binding aspects of transactions.  The department had been tracking job numbers and there had been less movement than expected.

 

·       This year’s Lord Mayor ‘Trust’ Theme had been well received outside London and internationally and London’s reputation was still strong.  London would aim to be at the forefront of sustainable investment and green finance and were very strong on ‘rule of law’. 

 

·       The Department would continue to work for a balance; i.e. 45% of financial exports with the UK and London’s competitiveness and reputation.

 

·       In order to promote a dynamic image  of London for the future, and  to support young professionals, the Department had produced a ‘Resource Pack’ aimed a middle level management; i.e. the next generation of leaders. 

 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.