Issue - meetings

Joint Report of the Head of Leisure & Wellbeing Services and Head of Operational & Street Scene Services

The Committee received the report (as set out on pages 53 – 59) which asked it to note the update on the Borough’s green and natural spaces and the work undertaken by Operational Services throughout the second quarter of 2018/19.

The Committee commended the efforts of staff and welcomed the increase in mixed dry recycling during quarter two, as well as the decrease in refuse collected. It was requested that consideration should be given to merging the data provided within the two graphs for 2017 and 2018 into a single presentable graph, to enable comparison that would highlight the significant progress made in a more prevalent manner.

It was noted by Members that volunteering levels had declined in recent years. Officers advised that this was relevant to the reduction of staffing for projects. The Committee reiterated the importance of the Borough’s volunteering programme and requested an action plan be created to increase the support and development of volunteers.

A Member advised the Committee that they had consulted with Oadby & Wigston Lions Club and confirmed they would be willing to offer help in terms of volunteers for any projects that the Borough may have. In addition to this, it was confirmed to Members that the new Volunteering Policy is on course for completion at the end of December 2018.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

That the contents of the report be noted.