Issue - meetings

The Environmental Services Portfolio Holder agreed the proposals for the community Clean Up initiative as outlined in the report.

Decision taken 9 November and published 10 November 2009.  Call-in expires at 5 pm on 17 November 2009.  Decision can be implemented from 18 November 2009 if not called-in.

The Environmental Services Portfolio Holder agreed the proposals for the Community Clean Up initiative as outlined in the report.

Noting the Council’s commitment to ensuring that South Cambridgeshire continues to be a safe and healthy place for all, the Environmental Services Portfolio Holder considered a report about proposals to establish a programme of at least ten Community Clean Up events each year throughout the District.

Councillor Deborah Roberts urged caution, saying that many residents saw this as a district council function.  In much the same way, parish councils might not be inclined to participate in clean-up events.  There would however be a benefit in promoting such a scheme in partnership with Registered Social Landlords and the Council’s Affordable Homes service.   The Portfolio Holder supported the idea of offering inducements in order to promote good citizenship and a sense of ownership. 

The Environmental Services Portfolio Holder agreed the proposals for the Community Clean Up initiative as outlined in the report.