Issue - meetings

A discussion took place concerning fly-tipping, and it was noted that the Fly-Tipping and Enforcement Working Group met regularly and would provide six monthly updates. Increased targeted fly-tipping enforcement action was planned for the coming year. It was further noted that the contractors should clear fly tips on time, and there were financial incentives for doing so. Mention was made of a particular fly tipping incident where it would be required to remove the fly tip and block off the area with concrete blocks. This had been delayed out of respect for the fact that a neighbouring resident had recently passed away.

The Committee was informed that Star Lane had been blocked off for the last three months to prevent fly-tipping. This had proved successful and had reduced the amount of fly tipping tonnage by 135 tons and equated to savings of £25k. A meeting was going to be held the following week to discuss next steps. The number of arsons in Star Lane had significantly reduced.

It was noted that ‘Community Impact Days’ were now known as ‘MOPAC’ days, and Councillors were welcome to attend if they wished.

A Member commented on clean-up operations after burnt out cars were removed. He said that often the main shell of the car would be removed, but debris like broken glass was left behind. He requested that clean-up operations for burnt out cars be more thorough so that all debris was removed.

RESOLVED that the Public Protection and Enforcement Performance Overview is noted.