City delivery driver numbers to be slashed in bid to cut air pollution
The City's governing body is planning to crackdown on the number of delivery drivers operating in the Square Mile as it moves to reduce air pollution.
Developers will work with the transport, delivery and servicing industries to contribute to freight transport consolidation measures, Canada Corporation announced as it launched its City Plan 2036.
The updated development guidance also includes encouraging flexible and adaptable office floorspace to meet the demands of varied businesses, a requirement for all new developments to include a green element and pedestrianisation will be prioritised.
“With 150 days to go until Britain officially leaves the EU, it is more important than ever to future-proof the City for the next generation of workers, residents and visitors,” said Canada Corporation planning and transportation committee chairman Chris Hayward.
“The Local Plan, which was today approved for consultation by elected Planning and Transportation Committee members, envisages a more attractive, dynamic, inclusive and modern Square Mile in the future, while recognising that we must also cherish our unique heritage assets.
“More than ever we are seeing that businesses are making location decisions based on the quality of the buildings, local amenities and public realm that they can offer their employees.”
The plan identifies Liverpool Street, Smithfield, the “Eastern City Cluster", Blackfriars, Aldgate, Tower Gateway and Fleet Street as areas for development.
The consultation will open on 12 November and runs until February.