Issue - meetings

That the Committee notes the progress made to support the Recovery Strategy

by the Streetscene and Transportation portfolio.

The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) introduced a report to provide an oversight on the recovery planning for the Committee’s respective portfolio area.  He  provided background information and explained that the latest version of the risk register and set of risk mitigation actions for the Streetscene and Transportation portfolio were attached to the report.  In addition an update was detailed in the report on progress against each of the portfolio’s 9 recovery objectives.

The Chief Officer reported on the 6 red risks, which were Covid related, as detailed in the appendix to the report.  He also reported on the progress achieved on the 9 recovery objectives in the report and drew attention to the objectives to consolidate Streetscene working standards at pre-COVID levels; return frontline workforce to standardised hours to ensure effective use of available resources; progress on the development of waste infrastructure to support increased recycling potential; and maintain the highway network during the winter period.

The Chief Officer responded to the questions raised by Councillor George Hardcastle regarding charges for the ‘brown bin’ waste service in view of the recent temporary suspense of collection.  Councillor Hardcastle also asked what action was being taken to prevent the problem of blocked drains on streets and public highways due to falling leaves during Autumn.  The Chief Officer explained that residents who paid a full charge for the ‘brown bin’ service would be offered a reduction on next year’s charge to compensate for the temporary loss of service due to the Covid-19 emergency situation.  In response to the concerns around blocked drains the Chief Officer advised that four vehicles were working six days a week to address the issue and streetscene coordinators were being asked to monitor and identify problem areas.

Councillor Patrick Heesom congratulated the Chief Officer and his team for their progress and improvements achieved through the repair to pot-holes programme.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Kevin Hughes and seconded by Councillor Patrick Heesom.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee notes the progress made to support the Recovery Strategy

by the Streetscene and Transportation portfolio.