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