Issue - meetings

To provide oversight on the recovery planning for the Committee’s respective portfolio(s)

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 give 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. 

The Chief Officer advised that In addition an update was detailed in the report on progress against each of the portfolio’s 9 recovery objectives.  He referred to progress on recycling performance, the development of waste infrastructure to support increased recycling potential, and maintenance of the highway network during the winter period.

The Chief Officer reported on the changes in the updated risk register which would be circulated to the Committee following the meeting and referred to funding from the Welsh Government for loss of income from car-parks due to Covid-19 restrictions; well-being of employees, compliance matters around recycling of waste material, and preparations to respond to emergency situations.

Councillor Carolyn Thomas expressed thanks to all staff in Streetscene and Transportation for their hard work throughout the pandemic.  The Chair added her thanks to the Chief Officer and his staff for their work during very difficult circumstances.  

Councillor Dennis Hutchinson asked for an update on Standard Waste Transfer Station,  the Chief Officer advised that the land would be vacated  before Christmas with the hope of having a new building in June/July and operational before end of Summer 2021  The new facility would include an education centre which Members of the Committee would be invited to attend when completed.

In response to the further concerns raised by Councillor Hutchinson around road markings the Chief Officer explained that any defects would be identified by local street co-ordinators during highway inspections and a specialised contractor would be brought in  to undertake a programme of work.  He suggested that Councillor Hutchinson raise the specific defects he was aware of with his local Streetscene co-ordinator for action. 

In response to questions from Councillor George Hardcastle the Chief Officer gave an update on winter maintenance arrangements, and confirmed there was a residual stock of rock salt to cover winter period.   Councillor Hardcastle thanked the Chief Officer and his team for their hard work during the winter months.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Christopher Dolphin and seconded by Councillor Joe Johnson.

RESOLVED:

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

by the Streetscene and Transportation portfolio.