Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

The report summarised the outcomes of a feasibility study commissioned in the Spring of 2014 to explore options for the adaptations of the river wall and railings to facilitate river boat moorings at Riverside. 

The report recommended the continued investigation of the creating of mooring positions; coupled with the introduction of regulation of moorings at Riverside as an interim solution to overcome some of concerns raised by stakeholders and local residents.

Decision of Executive Councillor for City Centre and Public Places

The Executive Councillor resolved:

     i.        to instruct Officers to continue to develop option 2 of the Officer’s report, as detailed at 3.4 of the Officer’s report. To prepare a full project appraisal of allowing Riverside to be incorporated into the City Council’s River Moorings Policy, including whether or not adaptations can be made to Riverside;

    ii.        to instruct Officers not to pursue option 3 detailed at 3.4 of the Officer’s report;

   iii.        to instruct Officers to regulate moorings at Riverside from the 1^st October 2014; and

  iv.        to instruct Officers to facilitate those currently moored on Riverside to be given the opportunity to join the River Moorings Waiting List in chronological order where the period of first occupancy can be evidenced.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Green Space Manager regarding a feasibility study commissioned in the Spring of 2014 to explore options for the adaptations of the river wall and railings to facilitate river boat moorings at Riverside.

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        The needs of rowers should be taken into account.

    ii.        Welcomed the comments from the public.

   iii.        Safety issues should be addressed.

The Executive Councillor undertook to work with the Cam Conservators regarding safety issues.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.