At Ordinary Council on 10^th June 2015 a revised budget was approved, which included the addition of a Street Inspector for the Borough.  The additional funding shows a clear intention to make the street scene across the Borough a priority for the Administration.

The Street Inspector will work with Members, and have a clear remit to use the resources of the Neighbourhood Action Team, and when appropriate the Highway Rangers.  This will provide the resources to identify issues and ensure that they are addressed.

The Inspector will play a community engagement role for the Council, and work with residents and businesses to identify ways of improving the public realm.  This will mean liaising with key partners, and working with them to identify ways of enhancing the environment.

The Inspector will play a proactive role in keeping our streets clean and well maintained, and will liaise with Officers across the Council to improve the public realm around the Borough.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Poppy to receive the recommendation set out in the report.

1.            That Members agree to the appointment of a Street Inspector for           the Borough.

REASON FOR DECISION

To enable the Head of Street Scene to commence the recruitment         process.

Termination of Meeting

During the preceding item, in accordance with Rule28 of Part 4.1 – Council Procedure Rules, the business of the meeting not having concluded by two hours after its start, Members voted to agree to continue with the meeting for a further 30 minutes.