Show and Tell - Street Scene, including Markets - Environment Directorate
Ed Potter - Assistant Director Environmental Services.
The Committee will receive a presentation giving an overview of the Street Scene Team, which sits within Environmental Services.
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That the presentation by the Environmental Directorate be noted.
Minutes:
The Assistant Director Environmental Services gave a presentation to explain the work undertaken by the Street Scene team which sits within the Environment Directorate.
The Assistant Director Environmental Services advised the Committee that the main roles and responsibilities of the team included supporting thriving and vibrant urban centres, for example; the markets, seasonal events, the safety, maintenance, repair and installation of urban street furniture; and the annual Christmas light and Christmas tree schemes. The team also provided a service across the district with regards to road closures, small civil engineering and repair works and event management, for example, supporting the recent outdoor cinema event
The Committee requested that thanks be sent to the ‘Blitz team’ for the excellent work completed in Bicester.
The Assistant Director Environmental Services responded to questions from the Committee and advised that the Environmental Services team could be contacted to review problem areas. The Lead Member for Clean and Green commented that Members could also contact her as she was also available to assist members where necessary.
Resolved
(1) That the presentation by the Environmental Directorate be noted.