Purpose

To consider proposed improvements for walking, cycling, road safety and public realm  in the Fitzrovia area (Tottenham Street, Chitty Street, Charlotte Street, and Whitfield Street).

Decision

THAT the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, having considered the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix B), the public Consultation Report (Appendix A), and having 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 permanent changes in the Fitzrovia area, including the design amendments that have been considered in response to feedback received in the public consultation;

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

(iii)               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 to the proposed Traffic Management Orders.

Reasons

For the reasons set out in the report.