Issue - meetings

The committee received a report from the Head of Streets and Open Spaces regarding the current status of the Environmental Improvement Programme, and to consider future proposals.

The committee made the following comments

1.    Significant concerns were raised regarding the manner in which the external contractors managed the Wulfstan Way project. Strong objections were raised regarding the proposal to allocate additional money for the project to cover the cost of a noticeboard.  Councillor Heathcock suggested that the money should be sought from the contractors delivering the work.

2.    Regarding Rectory Terrace, two separate views were raised. Firstly it was suggested that if the project goes ahead it should be progressed quickly and without delay. Secondly significant reservations were raised about spending public money on private land. With reference to the second comment, clarification was requested on why City Council was responsible for cleaning and maintaining the forecourt if it was private land. The Head of Streets and Open Spaces agreed to provide an update outside the meeting.

Resolved (8 votes to 0) to approve the recommendations in the committee report.