Councillor Dan Tomlinson, Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Realm (Job Share) – Lead on Public Realm, introduced the report providing feedback from the Brick Lane Liveable Streets consultation. He noted the proposals set out in the report and highlighted the good support levels from the consultation from businesses and residents.

The Mayor heard from a number of contributors including:

·       Councillor Mohammed Pappu – including tabled Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses

·       Councillor Peter Golds

·       Councillor Puru Miah

A number of concerns were noted including; whether the proposals effectively supported all businesses apart from restaurants, whether there were suitable mitigation measures in place, danger of traffic displacement and the need to tackle air pollution in the area.

The Mayor noted the proposals set out and also that the changes were not as large as those elsewhere but that these options were seen as a good balance between different groups and that a number of mitigation measures were included as set out in the report. He noted that the consultation produced a positive result and that the scheme was a trial and would be monitored.

The Mayor welcomed the report and indicated that he was minded to approve the recommendations that were set out in the report.