Purpose

To consider
implementing a trial scheme to create high-quality public realm on
Gordon Street and Gordon Square including seating and greening
measures. Changes to parking and loading are proposed to facilitate
the trial scheme.

Content

Consideration was
given to a report of the Director of Environment
& Sustainability.
 
DECISION –
 
THAT the Cabinet
Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, having considered
this report, the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix C), the
public Consultation Report (Appendix B), and having had due regard
to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act (2010) and
subject to compliance with relevant statutory requirements and
detailed design:
 

i)                   
Approves the recommendation to implement the trial Safe and
Healthy Streets measures on Gordon Square and Gordon
Street.
 

ii)                 
Approves the recommendation to publish a notice of proposals
in respect of the permanent Safe & Healthy Streets measures in
the locality;
 

iii)               
Delegates authority to the Chief Engineer to take any further
decisions relating to the detailed design and implementation
elements of the scheme;
 

iv)               
Delegates authority to the Director of Environment and
Sustainability, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Planning and a Sustainable Camden, to take any further decisions
required to deliver the trial scheme and on whether to retain,
amend or remove the scheme at/before the end of its trial period;
and
 

v)                 
Delegates authority to the Director of Environment and
Sustainability, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Planning and a Sustainable Camden, to take any further decisions
required to implement the permanent Safe & Healthy Streets
measures in the locality having considered any objections
received.
 
Reasons
For the reasons
set out in the report.