Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 4 July 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2012, were approved as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Robert Merrett in the list of attendees.

MATTERS ARISING

Item 3 – Annual Air Quality Monitoring Review and Air Quality Strategy Progress Report – The Chairman reported the success of the Air Quality meeting between Camden Borough Council, Westminster and the Greater London Authority held earlier that day.

Item 4 – Love Clean Streets – Members were informed that the launch of the mobile phone app for ‘Love the Square Mile’ to promote its use would be dependent on advice from Members.  Members were informed further that the number of app downloads and the usage of the app was recorded and could be reported to the Committee.  Members noted that prior to the creation of the app, a strong business case was put forward based on evidence collected from Lewisham Council that demonstrated the app could deliver expectations.

In addition, Members noted that information regarding the Community Toilet Scheme hoped to be combined in the City Visitors app.

Item 7 - Revenue Outturn 2011-2012 – Members were informed that as part of the Public Conveniences Report due to be submitted to the Committee in November 2012, the latest position in respect of the installation of a 4^th Uri-lift would be included.

Enterprise Contract Update (Item 8) – Members noted an update regarding the contract would be provided to the next meeting.

Time Banding Scheme Update (Item 9) – An update would be presented to the Committee in May 2013.

Enforcement activity at Middlesex Street Market (Item 12) – Members noted that the area remained reasonably clear of street traders.

Questions on matters relating to the work of the Committee – Rose Alley (Item 14) – Members were informed that regular visits to monitor the cleanliness of Rose Alley were being undertaken and it was intended to organise a walk about for Members to go to the site.  A further concern was expressed regarding the cleanliness of the air from cooking equipment filters which backed on to the Rose Alley.  The Director agreed to speak to colleagues in Environmental Health to try and address this problem.  Furthermore, a pair of ladders, property of a window cleaner, had been chained to one of the buildings from which the Director agreed to investigate.