DECISION

1.    To approve the Code of Construction Practice (2023) for adoption, authorise officers to prepare an adoption statement and withdraw the current Code of Construction Practice (2006).

2.    To authorise the Corporate Director of Place to make any necessary factual or minor editing changes prior to publishing the final Code of Construction Practice (2023).

3.    To note the Equalities Impact Analysis Screening Tool as summarised in Paragraph 4 of the report (and included in Appendix C to the report).

4.    To note the Consultation Statement summarising representations received during the public consultation and the responses to these representations as set out in Appendix D to the report.

ACTION BY:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

Development Coordination Manager (H. Horton)

Councillor Kabir Ahmed (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding) introduced the report that set out the Council’s expectations on the operations and logistics planning of construction sites within the borough. Ensuring the safety of the public and workers navigating the public realm surrounding active sites and the adequate mitigation of any adverse impacts including noise, dust and traffic issues.

The Mayor welcomed the report and the safeguards that adoption of the code would provide for residents whilst allowing crucial construction and investment to take place.

RESOLVED:

1.    To approve the Code of Construction Practice (2023) for adoption, authorise officers to prepare an adoption statement and withdraw the current Code of Construction Practice (2006).

2.    To authorise the Corporate Director of Place to make any necessary factual or minor editing changes prior to publishing the final Code of Construction Practice (2023).

3.    To note the Equalities Impact Analysis Screening Tool as summarised in Paragraph 4 of the report (and included in Appendix C to the report).

4.    To note the Consultation Statement summarising representations received during the public consultation and the responses to these representations as set out in Appendix D to the report.