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.
RESOLVED:
That due to the non-attendance of Mr Lamb, the item be deferred until the next appropriate meeting of the Committee.