Issue - meetings

RESOLVED - that the Director of Neighbourhood Services be given delegated authority to pursue an agreement, the purpose of which will be to enable Town Councils to take up fly-posting removal powers, generally in accordance with the suggestions set out in the report submitted and in consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety and Environment.

The Executive Member for Community Safety and Environment submitted a report on the issues involved with enabling Town Councils to take up fly-posting removal powers.   He commented that Town Councils should be aware of the full ramifications of the transfer in terms of health and safety and training.

Members raised concerns about what aspects would fall to the Town Councils.  Assurances were provided that the fly-posting powers would only be transferred to those Town Councils who would accept total responsibility and of the need to remember that the Council operated holistically, as a District. 

The Executive approved the proposals as now detailed.

RESOLVED - that the Director of Neighbourhood Services be given delegated authority to pursue an agreement, the purpose of which will be to enable Town Councils to take up fly-posting removal powers, generally in accordance with the suggestions set out in the report submitted and in consultation with the Executive Member for Community Safety and Environment.