Decision details

Mr D. Lamb Street Cleansing officer and Mr G. Berwick, Cleansing Services Manager attended the meeting to respond to Councillors’ questions.

Mr G. Berwick indicated that due to budget constraints a review of the cleansing service had been undertaken; that the service would be separated into four teams; that, subject to Cabinet approval, several new vehicles would be added to the fleet to enhance service provision; and that the condition of the A59 was being constantly monitored but at present the road would be cleaned around 10pm, once every six weeks

Councillors asked a variety of questions and raised a number of issues including: Switch Island; bins on Waddicarr Lane, particularly opposite the chip shop; reviewing the usefulness of bins across the borough and re-using them in other areas; fly tipping in Aintree Village; the condition of Robins Island; and the wooded area in Old Roan and Bobbies Wood.

RESOLVED:

Mr G. Berwick and Mr.D.Lamb be thanked for their attendance.