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The Strategic Director, Place submitted report
(Document “L”) which provided an update on
Street Cleansing and Parks Service in the Shipley Area and shows
trends of the numbers of fly tipping and cleansing cases reported
to the council.
 
The presenting officer provided a summary of
the report, it was reported that Shipley had 6 ward-based cleansing
teams. They worked in prescriptive routes across the wards on set
days. High footfall gateways and litter hotspots were added to
daily gateway route so that the worst affected areas would still be
addressed more frequently.
 
Cleansing and parks teams continued to support
days of action, working alongside local residents, housing
associations, and wardens by collecting waste. Shipley enjoyed a
Green Flag accreditation, Roberts Park had, for a number of years
been recognised as a Green Flad Accredited Park, one of six across
the district. Green Flag Award recognised and rewarded well managed
parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the
management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom
and around the world.
 
Parks maintenance for Shipley had 14 staff
members, there were 78 parks and recreational grounds including
sports pitches. Two areas within the Shipley constituency were
maintained via an asset transfer. The Parish Councils of Burley and
Wilsden maintained land on behalf of the council.
 
Resolved –
 
(i)            
That officers be thanked for the report.
(ii)          
That the report be noted and a further update be provided in 12
months, to also include an update of Environmental Enforcement
actions for the Shipley constituency with a breakdown of data for
each ward.
 

To be actioned by: Strategic Director of Place