Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2.1. To note the results of feedback received during the trial implementation period set out in Appendix 2.

2.2. To agree to adopt the Individual Exemption policy, with minor amendments as set out in paragraph 3.11 and Appendix 1.

2.3. To agree that once adopted, any further changes to the Individual Exemption policy considered necessary and justified be approved by the Director for Climate Change and Transport, following consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport, under delegated authority.

DECISIONS

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

The Executive received a deputation from members of the public on the impact on persons with disabilities of the Individual Exemption Policy.

RESOLVED:

(a) To note the results of feedback received during the trial implementation period set out in Appendix 2 of the report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport.

(b) To agree to adopt the Individual Exemption policy, with minor amendments as set out in paragraph 3.11 and Appendix 1 of the report.

(c) To agree that once adopted, any further changes to the Individual Exemption policy considered necessary and justified be approved by the Director for Climate Change and Transport, following consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport, under delegated authority.

Reasons for the decision – Adopting the Individual Exemption policy, with the  amendments outlined in the report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Transport, was considered to achieve a fair and reasonable balance between providing genuinely needed exemptions on a case-by-case basis and preserving the integrity of Low Traffic Neighbouroods for all, aligning with the goals of the Islington Together priorities for a more equal future strategic plan

Other options considered – A full range of options was considered, as detailed in the report.

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none