Issue - meetings

DRR15/065

Consideration was given to an update on Town Centre Management and business support activities occurring April to June 2015.  The report also summarised priorities for the period up to the end of September 2015.

Work would shortly be undertaken to replace leaking bins in the Market Square area with upgraded plastic containers.  With regard to the paved surface, the Council was hoping to purchase a mechanical scrubber to carry out a deep clean of the area as the protective resin which officers originally hoped to lay had not produced the required result when laid in White Hart Slip.  Repairs to the damaged tree planters situated in Market Square would also be rectified.

The public refuse containers in Beckenham were not fixed to the ground which resulted in them being knocked over or not straightened when emptied.  This matter was currently being looked at.

It was reported that some Ward Members were disappointed they had not been involved in the Local Parade Improvements scheme until later in the process thereby leaving them in the difficult position of having to deal with dubious schemes put forward by local groups.  Members were reminded that the original intention was for the Ward Councillors to lead on developing proposals, however the emphasis had shifted over time.  It was agreed therefore that for future bids to the scheme, Ward Members be included from the start of the process.

RESOLVED that the key developments and activities within the Town Centre Management and Business Support Team be noted.