Issue - meetings

The Chairman expressed his thanks to the Senior Business Performance Officer for producing a performance overview document that was much easier to read than previous versions.

Members noted the red risk areas which related to the recycling of waste and to highway maintenance.

With respect to highway maintenance the Senior Business Performance Officer commented that performance had been impacted by bad weather and by the delay in the recruitment of a new Contract Manager. The Director of Environment and Community Services stated that he had been meeting with Riney in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues and that Riney were aware of these issues.

It was noted that Riney would be attending the November meeting of the ECS PDS Committee. A Member requested that the KPIs be brought back to the November meeting.

A Member asked if any analysis had been undertaken regarding non-recyclable black bags. It was confirmed that this analysis had not been explored. A Member stated that the public should be reminded that they could request extra recycling boxes and more green garden waste containers.

The Portfolio Holder commented that the increased volume of waste was concerning. Another Member pointed out that as well as the effects of the pandemic, increased waste volumes could also be impacted because the population rate was increasing.

RESOLVED that the ECS Performance Overview update be noted.