Issue - meetings

This report is a response to a petition submitted by Councillor Ann Reid on behalf of 179 residents of Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward requesting the retention of the existing salt bins and gritting position in the Ward.

Resolved:  (i)      That the petition be noted.

(ii)      That Option 2 (Maintain the approved winter maintenance service for 2013/14) be approved.

Reason:     The revised policy is derived from consultation and best practice guidance and allows for routes and grit bin locations to be prioritised and ranked accordingly providing a safe, efficient and effective service.

The Cabinet Member considered a report in response to a petition, with 179 names and addresses of residents, submitted to the Council by Councillor Reid.  The petition requested that the Council retain the existing salt bin and gritting position in the Dringhouses and Woodthorpe wards. 

The Cabinet Member considered the following options:

Option 1:    Consider the petition and reinstate the winter maintenance service to the 2012/13 arrangements

Option 2:    Maintain the approved winter maintenance service for 2013/14

The Cabinet Member stated that he was satisfied that the current

gritting regime was safe and effective.

Resolved:  (i)      That the petition be noted.

(ii)      That Option 2 (Maintain the approved winter maintenance service for 2013/14) be approved.

Reason:     The revised policy is derived from consultation and best practice guidance and allows for routes and grit bin locations to be prioritised and ranked accordingly providing a safe, efficient and effective service.