Agenda item

7.1  Members decided that they would scrutinise the impact of the Shard on the surrounding area, local business and employment and resolved to do a site visit. Members noted that they wanted to consider the wider economic impact on the London Bridge quarter.

7.2  A member commented that we need to think about the value of the regeneration and be sure that it fits in with our vision for regeneration. In particular we need to do as much as possible to ensure people in area, such as Peckham, can get jobs from the regeneration. The wider economic and social impact needs to be considered. Members asked officers to source any reports on this from the original planning process.

7.3  Officers advised that they could arrange a briefing and tour by Sellar, the developer. Alongside this they could invite a representative from the business community. Officers from the council will also be able to do a briefing on the employment training programme being delivered in partnership with Southwark College.

RESOLVED

A visit to the Shard will be arranged for an evening at 4pm in April. The meeting will include a:

• Briefing on the Shard’s ‘Training and Employment Initiatives' by an officer. 
• Meeting  representatives of Sellar,  the scheme's developer
• Attendance by a  trader or trader representative to consider the impact of the Shard on local retailers

Source any reports on the economic and social impacts of the Shard that may have gone to the planning committee in 2003.