Agenda item

The North East Area Council Manager introduced this item, highlighting the recommendations from the workshops held on 4^th and 13^th September 2017 with regard to the review of the North East Area Council Environmental Enforcement contract, which is held by Kingdom Security. 

It was explained that at the review workshops, Councillors acknowledged that there had been a decrease in litter in communities and that the visible presence on the streets of the Enforcement Wardens was a deterrent, whilst recognising that issuing tickets for dog fouling can be more difficult than for littering.  It was also recognised that closer integrated working with BMBC parking enforcement would be beneficial, complimentary and would avoid duplication of resources.  Overall, Councillors are satisfied with the performance of Kingdom Security. 

RESOLVED that

(i)            The Environmental Enforcement contract remain with Kingdom Security until the end of March 2019 at a cost of approximately £66,552 (including the service level agreement contribution).

(ii)          A more targeted approach be adopted for littering on local streets and estates with positive reinforcement through the promotion of the ‘Bin it to Win it’ campaign.

(iii)         A more targeted approach be adopted for dog fouling on local streets and estates with positive reinforcement through the distribution of dog fouling bags.

(iv)         A media campaign is undertaken in order to raise public awareness of how to report areas that require attention.

(v)          Enforcement Officers will accompany the Councillors and partner agencies at Street Surgeries to further highlight their presence in the local community.