Decision details
COVID-19 transport response and emergency measures (emergency decision)
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To outline and seek approval (under the Chief Executives emergency decision making powers) on the proposed transport response to COVID-19, looking at the effect on transport in the borough and plans to introduce measures in the short, medium and longer term.
Decision:
That the Chief Executive, under emergency delegated powers:
i) Agrees to implement emergency measures to support social distancing that have been identified in our town centres, as detailed in Appendix C of the report, and;
ii) Agrees to allocate £80,000 from Brent Capital budgets to implement robust emergency footway widening measures as described in paragraphs 3.16 and 3.17 of the report.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Emergency delegated powers
Member/s' declarations of interest /: None.
Contact: Tony Kennedy, Head of Highways and Infrastructure Email: tony.kennedy@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5151.
Urgent item?: Yes
Publication date: 13/05/2020
Date of decision: 12/05/2020
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