Decision details

The Executive will be asked to consider proposals to approve the posed designs a phased implementation strategy and the appointment of a framework contractor to implement the scheme

Received a report on the proposal to improve the traffic management and public realm around the Barking Railway Station forecourt area.  The plans include the provision of more generous space for pedestrians and station users, enhancing the travelling experience, and an improved layout and lighting which will reduce the fear of crime.  Noted that discussions have been held with the Public Carriage Office regarding the proposal to reduce the size of the taxi rank immediately outside the station.

Implementation of the proposals will be subject to securing external funding support with the majority of grant expected from the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) which has agreed financial support in principle but subject to detailed designs, costings and a full project appraisal.  With the funding in place and subject to the public consultation, it is intended that the improvements will be implemented in 2010/11 with works aiming to start late summer 2010.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving all of its Community Priorities, to:

  (i)  Approve the design proposals for the improvement of the Barking Railway Station forecourt area, and authorise the Corporate Director of Finance and Commercial Service to make any necessary changes to the design proposals following the public consultation which is to commence later this month; and

  (ii)  The project being implemented as a priority in 2010/11, subject to the outcome of the public consultation and the securing of external funding support as detailed in the report.