Issue - meetings

Operational Depot Improvements

Meeting: 14/11/2017 - Executive (Item 105)

Place Services Operational Depots

To consider the joint report of the Cleansing and Fleet Manager and City Surveyor.

 

Place Scrutiny Committee considered the report at its meeting on 9 November 2017 and its comments will be reported.

 

Decision:

Agreed

 

 

That it is recommended that Council approves the allocation of £40,000 to complete a detailed study to examine the feasibility of amalgamating all Place operational services at the current Exton Road sites.

 

Reason for Decision:

 

As set out in the report.

 

 

 

 

Minutes:

The City Surveyor presented the report examining the welfare facilities, health and safety issues and general unsuitability of the Belle Isle site as a working depot for the Council’s Parks and Green Spaces workforce.  The report also examined spare capacity at the Exton Road site and the potential to amalgamate Place based services there. 

 

The Portfolio Holder for Place welcomed the feasibility study to examine the potential of amalgamating all Place operation services.

 

Place Scrutiny Committee considered the report at its meeting on 9 November 2017 and its comments were reported.

 

RECOMMENDED that Council approves the allocation of £40,000 to complete a detailed study to examine the feasibility of amalgamating all Place operational services at the current Exton Road sites.

 


Meeting: 09/11/2017 - Place Scrutiny Committee (Item 58)

Place Services Operational Depots

To consider the report of the Cleansing and Fleet Manager and the City Surveyor.

 

Minutes:

The Cleansing and Fleet Manager presented the report which examined the welfare facilities, health and safety and general suitability of the Belle Isle site as a working depot for the City Council’s Public and Green Spaces team. The report also examined spare capacity at the Exton Road site and the potential to amalgamate Place based services there.  He referred to the need for suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences and washing facilities to be provided and the potential impact on morale and health and well-being for employees. He would respond to a request from a Member for information on health and safety data for the last two years.

 

A brief presentation showing the facilities at both locations was made. It was agreed that an invitation would be extended to Members for an accompanied visit to both sites at the earliest opportunity.

 

Place Scrutiny Committee supported and requested Executive to recommend approval by Council of the allocation of £40,000 to complete a detailed study to examine the feasibility of amalgamating all Place operational services at the current Exton Road sites.