Issue - meetings

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reason for decision – as specified in the report.

Other options considered - none.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.

Link to the report

RESOLVED:

(i)                         That the introduction of a programme of People Friendly Streets as outlined in this report, including: a) Low Traffic Neighbourhoods; b) the acceleration of the School Streets Programme; and c) the introduction of a borough wide Lorry Control Scheme in residential areas, be approved.

(ii)                        That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Transport, to finalise and implement the People Friendly Streets schemes, taking into account the consultation responses and monitoring.

Reason for decision – to enable social distancing to take place as activity returns to Islington’s streets, shops, markets, businesses and schools. The measures will also encourage local people to walk and cycle in their neighbourhoods, and to and from school. The environmental impacts of traffic will be reduced particularly in local residential neighbourhoods and in and around schools. This will result in a safer, cleaner and healthier environment for local people particularly older people, children, younger people, people with impaired mobility and other vulnerable groups. The proposals are supportive of the council’s net zero carbon and Fairer Islington priorities.

Other options considered - none.

Conflicts of interest/dispensations granted – none.