Meeting documents

The Streetscene Manager presented the report as shown in the agenda, which informed members about the performance of the Streetscene Service in Area North from November 2015 to May 2016. He highlighted to members key points including:

·         Road sweepers had been kitted out with new fittings to deal with areas where there is heavy build of up dirt or vegetation along kerbs.

·         Weeds along roadsides were a big issue this year due to the weather conditions.

·         Some concerns in the community about use of herbicides and so the service was actively assessing alternative options.

·         The number of flytips was reducing, but the locations seemed to be the same.

·         Hedge cutting will commence shortly.

·         Looking at Health & Safety with regard to flooding events and how staff might work more safely in the future.

During a short discussion, the Streetscene Manager responded to points of detail regarding possibility of recycling road sweeping debris, recording of fly tip locations and risk assessment.

A member suggested the safety of driving in floodwater was a topic that should be shared with parishes, and this was generally supported. Members praised the work of the team and thanked the Streetscene Manager for his informative report.