The Localisation Manager presented the report which sought Members’ approval to passport funding of £30,000 from LBTH to Poplar HARCA for the A12 Green Mile Pocket Park Project.  The sum represents the Council’s contribution towards the total funding amount of £197,500.

Grants Scrutiny Sub Committee and Members broadly supported the proposal.  Their comments were noted.

DECISION

That the project be noted and approve the funding application of £30, 000 for the purpose of piloting innovative solutions to the A12 as a physical barrier and implementing innovative green infrastructure solutions to combat noise and air pollution.

The Localisation Manager presented the report which sought Members’ approval to passport funding of £30,000 from LBTH to Poplar HARCA for the A12 Green Mile Pocket Park Project.  The sum represents the Council’s contribution towards the total funding amount of £197,500.

The Chair invited:

·         the Vice-Chair of (GSSC) to comment on the proposals on behalf of its members and she informed the Sub-Committee that Members of GSSC supported the project in terms of its environmental benefits  and the level of funding from TfL.

·         Members of the Grants Determination Sub Committee to comment on the proposals and they indicated that they supported the project and were pleased that there would be an evaluation of its effectiveness by UEL.

RESOLVED

That the project be noted and approve the funding application of £30, 000 for the purpose of piloting innovative solutions to the A12 as a physical barrier and implementing innovative green infrastructure solutions to combat noise and air pollution.