Decision details

1.            That the Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Regeneration:

(a)  Approved the implementation of the proposed public realm improvements for Phase 1 as shown in Appendix B of the report (‘Green Spine Phase 1 works’);  

(b)  Approved the capital expenditure of £6,297,749 to carry out the implementation of Green Spine Phase 1 works; and

(c)   Delegated to the Executive Director of Growth, Planning and Housing the decision to approve non-material amendments as necessary to the scheme, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Regeneration and with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways.

2.        That the Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways gave approval to modify and make traffic regulation orders in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, necessary to accommodate the changes to prescribed routes, parking layout, and associated highway improvements.

Reasons for Decision

To deliver transformational improvements to the public realm along Salisbury Street and Lisson Street as a key element of the Council’s Church Street Masterplan.  The project converts roads and footways to parkland, helping to address the deficiency in public open space in the area and create a much more attractive and vibrant place for both the community and visitors.