Document Environmental Services Service Area Plan 2023/24

The Committee received a report on the delivery of the 2023/24 Environmental Services Service Area Plan and a summary of the Service Area Plan to be delivered during 2024/25 for approval.

The Committee was pleased to note that after a shaky start the new grounds maintenance arrangements had greatly improved. 

It was noted that the main challenges for 2024/2025 would be:

·         Recruitment of new Officers established in the 2023/2024 restructure of Environment Services

·         Interim operation of the depot whilst alternative options for delivering a compliant and effective site and accommodation were explored

·         Delivery of the proposed fleet and fuel strategy which would offer increased efficiency and reduce RBC scope one emissions

·         Review of licensing and enforcement options for Houses in Multiple Occupation

·         Review of street cleansing service

·         Review of cemetery conditions

Resolved that -

The 2024/25 Service Area Plan for Environmental Services be approved.