The Streets and Walkways Sub (Planning and Transportation) Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The agenda includes discussions on several highway reinstatement projects, an update on the Fleet Street Area Healthy Streets Programme, and a report on special events planned for the highway.

65 Gresham Street S278 (Gateway 2b)

A report is scheduled for discussion regarding the development at 65 Gresham Street, which includes proposals for the potential pedestrianisation of Aldermanbury to create a new public space. The report outlines designs for two options, with Option 1, the full pedestrianisation of Aldermanbury, being the recommended choice. This option aims to create a vehicle-free environment with enhanced green infrastructure, seating, and public amenities, aligning with the City of London Corporation's strategic objectives for sustainable urban growth, placemaking, and accessibility. The project is fully funded by the developer through a Section 278 agreement.

Fleet Street Area Healthy Streets Programme - Update

This report provides the second annual update on the delivery of the Fleet Street Area Programme, which aims to improve streets, the public realm, and cycling infrastructure in the Fleet Street area. The programme consists of three key deliverables: Transforming Fleet Street, a priority project for regenerating the area with widened pavements and improved greening; short to medium-term projects focusing on public realm enhancements; and Section 278 funded projects that complement the Healthy Streets Plan objectives. The overall programme has an estimated cost of between £18m and £20m, funded through various sources including CIL, Section 106 contributions, and funding from the Fleet Street Quarter Business Improvement District (FSQ BID). The report seeks approval for the allocation of £40,000 for staff costs and fees for the programme's management over the next 12 months.

6-11 Crescent - S278 Agreement for Highways Reinstatement

This report concerns a Section 278 agreement for highway reinstatement works at 6-11 Crescent, EC3N 2LY. Planning permission for a development scheme at this location was granted with a condition requiring the applicant to enter into a Section 278 agreement with the City of London to facilitate necessary changes to the public highway. The scope of works is limited to providing a new dropped kerb or similar accessibility feature and undertaking repairs to the adjacent public highway. The estimated cost of these works falls under the threshold for project classification, and officers are seeking authorisation to negotiate and enter into the agreement, process any required Traffic Management Orders, and implement the works upon receipt of funds from the applicant.

10-16 Bevis Marks - S278 Agreement for Highway Reinstatement

Similar to the report on 6-11 Crescent, this item addresses a Section 278 agreement for highway reinstatement at 10-16 Bevis Marks, EC3A 7LH. Planning permission for this development was granted with a condition requiring the applicant to enter into a Section 278 agreement to provide security measures and repair works to the public highway adjacent to the development. The scope of these works is also limited and falls below the threshold for project classification. Officers are seeking authorisation to negotiate and enter into the agreement, process any necessary Traffic Management Orders, and implement the works once funds are received from the applicant.

Project and Programme Reporting Following the Portfolio Management Framework Adoption

This report outlines how the new Corporate Project Procedure, the Project, Programme, Portfolio (P3) Framework, introduced in November 2025, will affect the forward programme for the Streets and Walkways Sub Committee. The framework introduces a tiering system for projects and programmes, determining their governance route. Most City Operations projects fall within Tiers 1 and 2. Tier 1 projects are typically considered under delegated authority by the Environment Portfolio Board, while Tier 2 projects, which are considered politically sensitive or involve significant changes, will continue to be presented to the Sub Committee for decision. The report also seeks delegated authority for the Executive Director, Environment, to enter into Section 278 agreements for Tier 1 projects and those below £250,000, streamlining the decision-making process.

Special Events on the Highway

This report outlines the major special events planned for 2026, providing an opportunity for members to consider their appropriateness, scale, impact, and benefits. The report details a stable core programme of 13 regular sporting, ceremonial, and celebratory events that are professionally managed and expected to deliver charitable, reputational, and promotional advantages for the City with minimal disruption. In addition to the core programme, several one-off events are anticipated in support of the City's cultural, visitor, and transport priorities, including the Destination City initiative and the Sports Strategy. The report also includes an overview of Benefits in Kind granted to charitable and other organisations during 2025. Members are recommended to support the regular core events programme and, in principle, the Nocturne event, which is proposed as the only major new event for 2026.

*Shared Use Space Study

This item is for information only and will present a study on shared use spaces.

*Outstanding References

This item is for information only and will provide an update on outstanding references.