Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the progress made during period one of the 2015-18 Departmental Business Plan.

The Assistant Director of Cleansing Operations advised that a variety of cleansing equipment had been experimented with across City of London streets and walkways, but the issue of chewing gum was proving difficult to address. In response to a Member’s question regarding the cleanliness of pavements on the private Broadgate Estate, he added that resources were not available for the City of London Corporation to provide such a high level of cleaning across the City. He agreed to meet with the Member to discuss the matter if necessary.

In response to Members’ concerns regarding the Risk Register, the Director of Transportation and Public Realm advised that an updated version that included risk mitigation measures could be circulated to Members after the meeting.

The Chairman added congratulations on behalf of the Committee to the Department’s recent achievements in the NI 195 scores from Keep Britain Tidy and for retaining Gold Standard accreditation with the Transport for London’s Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.