Issue - meetings
Petitions (if any)
Meeting: 17/10/2011 - Executive (Item 3)
3 Petition - reverse the street cleansing cuts PDF 30 KB
Decision:
Noted.
Minutes:
Mr Martin Francis, speaking on behalf of Brent Fight Back, addressed the Executive in connection with a petition signed by local residents asking the council to reverse the decision taken at a previous meeting to cut street sweeping services. He was concerned that some streets would only be cleaned once a week which he considered was potentially hazardous for pedestrians. Mr Francis referred also to the reduction in the seasonal service and the leaves which uncollected would make the pavements slippery increasing the chances of insurance claims. He mentioned progress on negotiations with the street cleansing contractor which should provide an opportunity for additional profits. Mr Francis, in his capacity as a Street Watcher, cautioned against the accumulation of litter which would tarnish the perception of the borough. He urged the council to reverse the cuts.
Councillor John (Chair, Leader of the Council) thanked Mr Francis for his contribution and suggested that he make representations to central government for additional funding.
RESOLVED:
that the petition be received and noted.