Brentwood Borough Council had signed up to take part in this year’s Great British Spring Clean event being held between 20th March to 13th April 2020. The report updated members and begins to provide information of specific events.

Due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, the Great British Spring Clean campaign would be postponed to September 2020 as it would not be appropriate to engage with community groups.  Although planned events would be cancelled, it would be “business as usual” for the NATs team and streetcare team in the high streets and gateways in the borough. 

The Chair encouraged members to utilise the services of the NATs team and to advise of areas or issues within their wards so this could be scheduled. 

The Chair also suggested a new role be considered for an officer to work within the High Streets and build relationships with businesses to encourage them to be more responsible for keeping the High Streets clean (including the rear of shops) which would be monitored and provide improvements. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Pearson to agree the recommendations in the report.

Following a discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that

Members are asked to note the report.