Purpose

Cabinet will consider three high-value NCIL
applications.

Decision

Cabinet approved the
following recommendations:

·      
Approve the allocation of £400,000 of NCIL funding from the
Marylebone neighbourhood area towards the Moxon Street Public Realm
Improvement Scheme.

·      
Approve the allocation of £309,403 of NCIL funding from the
Soho neighbourhood area towards the Soho CCTV Deployment
project.

·      
Approve the allocation of £213,579 of NCIL funding from the
St James’s neighbourhood area towards the West End &
Chinatown CCTV Deployment project.

·      
Note and approve the return of £66,000 to the Pimlico
Neighbourhood Area for application WCC Communities – Outdoor
Gyms & Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs), as agreed by Cabinet on
October 21, 2024.
 
Reasons for Decision: The benefits of
the decision are listed below in accordance with the respective
applications:

·      
Moxon Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme: the project aims to
enhance the public realm experience in Marylebone Village by
reducing vehicular traffic and improving pedestrian flows, by
creating a safer and more attractive environment by rationalizing
traffic access, enhancing pedestrian pathways, and introducing
sustainable green elements.

·      
Soho CCTV Camera Deployment: The project aims to reduce crime in
Soho by installing a network of CCTV cameras to deter, track, and
apprehend criminals. Lower crime rates will boost business
confidence, attract diverse businesses, and promote growth in Soho
and nearby areas.

·      
West End & Chinatown CCTV Camera Deployment: The project aims
to install 13 CCTV cameras in crime hotspots in this area over five
years. The cameras will help identify offenders, gather evidence,
and plan effective operations. The aim is to deter crime and
enhance safety for residents, businesses, and tourists in
Westminster.