Category: Streetscene – cleansing etc.

I received notification of an issue with several blocked gullies on the A658 around the Dyneley Arms junction. The main drain is blocked and overflowing on the road itself and there is raw sewage plus nappies, toilet paper etc. spread over the road and flowing down towards the junction. The gullies also remain blocked. I…

Please find below the latest update I have received from Environmental Enforcement in respect of residents who have been fined for fly tipping. Resident of Holt Farm Close, fly tipping £300 Issued  11/12/18 Resident of Holtdale Croft, fly tipping £300 issued 30/11/18 Resident of Holtdale Road, fly tipping £300 issued 05/12/18 Resident of Old Lane,…

I have been working with Sandra McLean who has set up the Litter Free Adel Group. She has sent the following message: “The new Litter Free Adel Group are passionate about keeping Adel litter free. Like-minded individuals wanting to change attitudes and behaviours towards littering are taking individual responsibility for keeping the roads they live on…

The Outer North West Area Committee funds skips for community clean ups. A request has been made and approved for a maxi skip in Arthington for a community spring clean taking place from Friday 6th to Monday 9th April. Once again the people of Arthington have shown they take a great pride in their area…

On Friday 8th December I met with Asda, this meeting included a number of their managers plus the Council’s local Environmental Action Officer to discuss a number of concerns. In particular the issue of stray trolleys around the area. The following action points were agreed: Asda would provide additional extra signage around the perimeter and…

See update below from the Environmental Action Officer at the Council in respect of the Asda Trolleys: “I did have my meeting with the new GSM (General Store Manager) at ASDA today and he informed me that they have deciding on using the magnetic strip system rather than the pound coin system for releasing the…

Please find below a further update in respect of the Trolleys at Asda following the Environmental Action Officer’s meeting today with the General Store Manager (GSM):  “Dear Councillor Anderson,  I have had a meeting this morning with the soon to be, new GSM of ASDA Holt Park regarding the problem with trolleys being left on…

Please find below a response to the issue I have raised with the Environmental Action officer following the recent removal of the coin operation system on the Asda trolleys.  “Dear Councillor Anderson, I have spoken to the GSM of ASDA this afternoon about the issue of their shopping trolleys being taken from their store and…

I have received complaints from residents about mud on the highway which I took up with the Planning Enforcement officer. He has responded to me as follows:  “Dear Cllr Barry Anderson  Case Number: 17/00179/NCP3  About: Non-compliance with condition 19: means of preventing mud on the highway   Site At: Former Site Of Government Buildings Otley Road…

A Street Cleansing workshop for residents and residents groups has been arranged for the above date. It is proposed this will run between 10am and 2pm at Pudsey Civic Centre. Details below. Let me know if you would be interested in attending and if you would be interested in attending if the date and time…