WARD OF BROAD STREET

RESOLUTION TO THE GRAND COURT OF WARDMOTE

At the last Wardmote very great concern was expressed regarding the level of noise and exhaust pollution local to Lothbury. This occurs both during the day from vehicles which stand with engines idling and also at night time when the street is used for parking. The noise and pollution causes much disturbance to local occupiers, especially those in the residential flats of 7 Lothbury.

Great concern was expressed by Ward voters and residents that despite assurances which had been given in the past by the City of London Corporation that the matter would be investigated, nothing has been done to solve or improve the situation, such that they felt that the City of London Corporation had failed in its duty of care.

The City of London Corporation is therefore asked to confirm:

1. What action will be taken to ensure that the noise level will be reduced to an acceptable level at night time?
2. What action will be taken to raise the awareness of drivers to the prohibition on vehicles idling in pursuance of the City of London’s Air Quality Strategy?
3. That the City of London Police will be encouraged to use its powers under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to drivers of vehicles which are left running unnecessarily in the Lothbury area.

8^th April 2014