Decision details

Resolved: that the Committee’s views be referred to Mayor and Cabinet as follows –

The Committee asks that Mayor and Cabinet:

·         Highly commend the work of Kplom Lotsu, Gavin Plaskitt, Jessie Lea, Deborah Efemini, Sarah Walsh and their colleagues. The Committee believes that, whilst there is still a great deal of work to be done in delivering the Catford programme, the level of dedication, consistency of purpose and clarity of thought which has been demonstrated by these officers should be recognised. The Committee warmly welcomes the thoughtful process that has been carried out to develop plans for engagement with residents. The Committee also recognises the quality and aptitude of officers' joint work with Transport for London in developing plans for improvements to the south circular.

·         Endorses the decision to proceed with option two for the relocation of the south circular. The Committee welcomes the potential benefits of this option for pedestrians and cyclists in Catford and Members are optimistic about the potential of the relocation to enhance the vitality and character of the whole town centre- including the iconic place-shaping opportunities offered by the 'piazza' area that would be created by Option Two (as referenced in recent referrals by the committee on Catford Town Centre)

·         Tasks officers with exploring the feasibility of deploying the Common Place platform across the whole of the borough. The Committee is impressed with the level of engagement that is enabled by the platform and it requests that an assessment be carried out on whether the use of the platform across the borough could be facilitated using the local assemblies budget.