Purpose

To consider implementing permanent Healthy Streets changes on Fitzjohn’s Avenue and introducing a trial Healthy School Street in the vicinity of University College School on College Crescent. The scheme aims to improve safety and amenity and air quality around the school.

Decision

FITZJOHN’S AVENUE AREA SAFE AND HEALTHY STREETS (SC/2026/08)

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Environment & Sustainability. Consideration was also given to several representations.

DECISION –

That the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, having considered the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix B) and having due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 and subject to compliance with relevant statutory requirements and detailed design:

(i)                 approves the proposal to implement permanent changes in the Fitzjohn’s Avenue area, and the design amendments that were made in response to feedback received in the public consultation;

(ii)                approves the proposal to implement the trial measures, including Healthy School Street changes on College Crescent;

(iii)              delegates to the Chief Engineer the authority to take any further decisions required for the implementation of the recommended proposals; and

(iv)             delegates authority to the Director of Environment and Sustainability, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, to take any further decisions, subject to any further relevant consultations as required, for any further changes to the scheme beyond the proposals approved in this report, including whether or not to retain, amend or remove the proposed measures on College Crescent at the end of the trial period.

Reasons

For the reasons set out in the report.