At the Environment and Housing Management Committee on 9^th March 2017, it was reported that there had been an investment in Front Line Services to resource a team to assist with clearing fly-tips and hence allowing the Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) to return to working on requests from Members within their wards on a 15 week cycle. 

The Neighbourhood Action Team had been working on Members ward requests since 3^rd April 2017, and had nearly completed the first 15 week rota.  The new rota commenced Monday 17^th July 2017 in Brentwood North (see Appendix A).  It was noted that the template circulated to Members just required the location and description of requested task and where possible for the tasks to be listed in order of priority.      

The committee thanked Ms Taylor and NATs for the excellent work completed and the speed in which this had been done.  

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Bridge to approve the recommendation in the report. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

Members agree the arrangements for the Neighbourhood Action Team, and agree to actively participate in submitting on the request template to nats@brentwood.gov.uk two weeks prior to the team being in their ward. 

Reason for recommendation

The Neighbourhood Action Team will enhance the work of the operational teams, and it would be an opportunity for Ward Members to liaise with Officers giving them details of hotspots that needed attention within their wards.  The work carried out should create a visual impact within wards making Brentwood a cleaner and greener place for all to enjoy.