Issue - meetings

The Board received a report from the Executive Director, Environment and Regeneration, which provided an update on progress and work programme in the Community Safety and Protection Division.

          The report provided an update on:

• Environmental Crime and Waste Enforcement;
• Anti-Social Behaviour; and
• CCTV.

Concerns were raised about fly tipping.  It was noted that some residents whose wheelie bins had gone missing, could not afford to pay for a replacement and therefore would put rubbish bags out.  Another concern was the booking system in place for bulky rubbish; residents would only be allocated a collection date once they had paid for the service.  Officers confirmed that the Council had a hardship discretion but concerns would be fed back to the team.

It was also noted that the Police Crime Commissioner was keen to use drones to track and recover stolen bikes and to tackle illegal or antisocial bike and e-scooter use.  Drones were a safer alternative to traditional pursuits, which could be dangerous for riders, officers, and the public. 

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.