Issue - meetings

This report provides a detailed update on progress of the new Neighbourhood Pride Service.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Advisory Panel advise the Executive Member to note the update on progress of the new Neighbourhood Pride Service.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel as set out above be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To update the Executive Member on progress of the new Service.

Members considered a report, which gave a detailed update on progress of the new Neighbourhood Pride Service.  This service included a pilot of new street cleansing practices implemented in the west of the city over a 3 month period and the introduction of new working arrangements between the Street Cleansing Team and the Street Environment Officers.

Officers reported that staff had embraced the new working arrangements and that a number of compliments had been received from residents and councillors who had noticed improvements in the area.

It was reported that ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns), formerly the Tidy Britain Group, would be assisting and advising the Council in the development of the new service. The Council was to support a number of national campaigns the first of which would be in the autumn up until Christmas dealing with fast food. It was hoped that by working in partnership a relationship could be developed that would promote the continual improvement of the service.

Members confirmed that street cleaning staff were providing an excellent service, which had resulted in significant improvements.

Certain Members referred to litter problems at Bell Farm Social Hall, in terrace streets where vehicles parked on both sides and back lanes. Officers confirmed that they would pursue any problem areas if they were reported.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Advisory Panel advise the Executive Member to note the update on progress of the new Neighbourhood Pride Service.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel as set out above be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To update the Executive Member on progress of the new Service.