The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

The recommendations were amended and then agreed.

DECISION

1.    To note the results of the engagement to date and two public consultations held in Weavers and Old Bethnal Green Road.

2.    To approve Option One (of the three options summarised in section 2 of the report).

a.    Subject to the retention of the closure of Canrobert Street in Bethnal Green.

3.    To note that Apprendix F - EqIA to the report identifies a number of positive and negative impacts of the options upon individuals that share particular protected characteristics (summarised in paragraphs 4.1 – 4.5 of the report).

4.    To approve any changes to be implemented through experimental traffic orders so that amendments can be made to mitigate any adverse impacts that are identified through monitoring.

5.    To approve a 12-month review of traffic flows and air quality to assess the impact of the proposals for the purposes of identifying any negative impacts and developing mitigation measures.

6.    To approve the use of existing frameworks or term contracts to award an order up to the value determined for completion of the works.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES (RAJ MISTRY)

(Interim Director, Public Realm (S. Baxter)

(Interim Service Head, Highways & Transportation (A. Ali)