Issue - meetings

The following Question and Response from the Leader were circulated:

"Purchase of cleaning equipment - Question from Councillor Kate Mitchell:

At the Council meeting on 27^th February, approval was given to spend £5,000 on the purchase of a pressure washer and water bowser for use in deep cleaning in the Borough.

·       On what date was the order placed to purchase this equipment?

Response:  17 June 2019

·       On what date was delivery of this equipment taken?

Response: 4 July 2019

·       Would the Council Leader provide details of what areas have been cleaned with this equipment to date?

Response:

The equipment was purchased to enable the Council to undertake ad-hoc graffiti removal on Council owned structures as required, it will also be utilised for chewing gum removal on areas of high footfall (town centres / shopping parades) in addition to cleaning signage as resources allow.  Additionally, it will be utilised to clean litter bins that are still in a viable condition and will be retained but need to be improved aesthetically so that will be built into the litter bin replacement/improvement programme.  The Clean & Green resources are fully committed to the grass cutting schedules during the April – October season and, although tested, and training provided, the pressure washer equipment will now be utilised during the winter programme."