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

DECISION

1.    To note the results of the engagement to date and public consultation of Wapping Liveable Streets.

2.    To approve the final scheme design for the Wapping area as part of the Liveable Streets programme (Appendix B to the report).

3.    To approve the use of using existing frameworks or term contracts to award an order up to a value of £1.1 million for the completion of the works.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Divisional Director, Public Realm (D. Jones)

(Programme Director (C. Harrison)

The Mayor introduced the report. He highlighted the importance of the Liveable Streets Programme in improving the lives of local people by reducing pollution and traffic whilst encouraging walking and cycling.

In response to questions officers confirmed that the Wapping Bus Gate was a separate development but its effectiveness was being monitored by officers.

The Mayor noted the changes proposed including the general aim of enabling better pedestrian access to Wapping High Street. He noted the consultation responses and the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses. Finally he noted that the proposals would be monitored as necessary and he agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the results of the engagement to date and public consultation of Wapping Liveable Streets.

2.    To approve the final scheme design for the Wapping area as part of the Liveable Streets programme (Appendix B to the report).

3.    To approve the use of using existing frameworks or term contracts to award an order up to a value of £1.1 million for the completion of the works.