Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services in respect of progress made by the working party in respect of repairs and maintenance to roofs/balconies following water penetration. 

• ll solar reflective paints would be subject to Planning Permission and/or Listed Building Consent. 

• The Assistant Director had asked to see the agreements in respect of telecoms masts.  Members were assured that electro-magnetic surveys had been conducted for all roofs and the results had been satisfactory. 

• Cleaning of rainwater and drainage outlets and gutters was suggested every 4/5 years and a drainage cleaning programme was in place.  However, officers advised that rigorous cleaning could cause damage and it was less intrusive to use natural cleaning from the elements. 

• A more general programme of maintenance would be agreed with Langleys. 

• The Assistant Director would discuss charging with the Working Party and a report would be presented to Members at the next meeting. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.