Agenda item

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reason for decision – as specified in the report.

Other options considered - none.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.

Councillor Webbe advised that the Council has worked with Transport for London and the Mayor of London to develop the best possible scheme for Highbury Corner, based on the results of the public consultation.  The proposed scheme includes removal of the gyratory, improved cycling and pedestrian facilities and a newly accessible greenspace by connecting to the arboretum on the roundabout.  The access to the arboretum is also designed to protect the more delicate trees.  The work will follow on from the completion of the ongoing bridge works to reduce disruption.  Councillor Webbe answered a number of questions from members of the public and Councillor Russell and confirmed that the Council will monitor the work to minimise the disruption to residents and businesses and will keep in regular contact with local residents. The Council will also monitor traffic on the surrounding roads once the scheme is in operation and will review if any mitigating measures are required.

Councillor Watts added that the Council would also like to see the station front significantly improved and has raised this with Transport for London.

RESOLVED:

2.1     That the outcome of the joint public consultation carried out by the Council and TfL in 2016 and the current proposals for Highbury Corner Roundabout, including changes as a result of feedback from that consultation, be noted.

2.2     That the road layout changes including local motor vehicular traffic road closures and banned turns be noted.

2.3     That an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion request will be forthcoming from TfL for consideration by the Council in its capacity as local planning authority (LPA) as part of adopting an EIA screening opinion be noted.

2.4     That the Executive agree, in principle, to formally support the Highbury Corner Roundabout transformation, as described in this report and shown in Appendices 1-3 of the report.

2.5     That the Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Transport, be authorised to make a decision on the Council’s final position on the Highbury Corner Roundabout transformation once an EIA screening opinion has been adopted, be agreed.

2.6     That, subject to recommendation 2.5 above, the Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Transport, be authorised to agree the details of the design with TfL, in particular related to the new public space area, be agreed.

Reason for decision – to remove the gyratory and create a new public space at Highbury Corner and increase the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.

Other options considered – none other than as specified in the report.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.