Purpose

Approval to implement a trial healthy
neighbourhood scheme, known as Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, under an
experimental traffic order. Trial experimental traffic restrictions
are proposed for the area bounded by Albert Embankment (A3032),
Kennington Lane (A3204) and Black Prince Road to reduce road danger
and enable safe walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling.

The scheme is a combination of traffic restrictions and public
realm improvements with kerbside initiatives to significantly
improve walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to create
healthier, greener and safer streets while retaining access for
motor vehicles.

Decision

1.            
To have due regard to the engagement activity undertaken through
two stages with local residents, stakeholders, and statutory
consultees during the development of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
Healthy Neighbourhood proposals, as detailed in Section 5 of this
report and summarised in Appendix A and Appendix B –
Concerns Raised and Officer Response Table.
2.            
To note the Equality Impact Assessment attached at Appendix C.
3.            
To note scheme approval provided by the Phase 3 Transport Programme
– Capital Drawdown report of 10/09/2024 for Vauxhall Pleasure
Gardens Healthy Neighbourhood trial in the area bounded by Albert
Embankment (A3032), Kennington Lane (A3204) and Black Prince Road
as illustrated in Appendix D, under Section 2.
4.            
That, having given due regard to the outcome of the engagement
activity with local residents and stakeholders and the statutory
consultation under Regulation 6 of the Local Authorities Traffic
Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (the 1996
Regulations), to implement the scheme detailed in this report,
under an Experimental Traffic Management Order (“Experimental
TMO”) made under the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Regulation 22 of the Local
Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales)
Regulations 1996.
5.            
Following the outcome of the statutory consultation under
Regulation 6, to exercise discretion to not hold a public inquiry
pursuant to Regulation 9 of the Local Authorities Traffic Orders
(Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996.
6.            
That, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police,
modifications to the Experimental Order which renders it less
restrictive may be authorised by the Assistant Director –
Parking, Network Management and Fleet, without the requirement to
re-advertise the Order under Section 10(2) of the said Act.
7.            
To undertake a non-statutory consultation exercise with local
stakeholders prior to any decision being made upon whether to make
the provisions of the experimental order permanent.
8.            
That any valid objections received within the six month period
under Schedule 5 of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders
(Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 be considered by
way of a separate written report to the Deputy Leader of the
Council (Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air) before a decision is
reached on whether any of the provisions of the experimental order
will be made permanent and on whether a public inquiry should be
held in relation to the permanent order.
9.            
To approve the projected spend of £188,100 by the end of
2025, externally funded through S106 developer contributions