Decision details

1.       That approval be given for the design and implementation of the proposed highway and public realm improvements shown on the General Arrangement drawings, Plan A and Plan B, included in Appendix C to the report.

2.       That approval be given to modify and make traffic regulation orders under sections 6 and 45 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 necessary to accommodate the proposals together with the Statement of Reasons as set in Appendix D to the report.

3.       That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director for City Management and Communities to approve minor modifications to the approved scheme, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment and the Cabinet Member for Sustainability and Parking.

1.       The proposed highway and public realm improvements identified in this report will:

·                 Improve the public realm on John Islip Street, Page Street and Thorney Street using materials selected with close reference to the Westminster Way guidelines and principles;

·                 Create increased footway space to improve pedestrian facilities on John Islip Street and Page Street;

·                 Improve the pedestrian area of Page Street between John Islip Street and Thorney Street by introducing a granite clad planter with seating, and improved lighting and drainage;

·                 Improve security measures on Page Street to protect the servicing bay of Thames House from vehicular attack;

·                 Plant additional trees along John Islip Street;

·                 Provide additional parking, and

·                 Provide improved lighting, drainage and cycle parking facilities.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Cabinet Member for The Built Environment declared that he knows the Directors of Berkeley Homes in his capacity as Cabinet Member for The Built Environment.