Issue - meetings

Report of the Director (Business, Development and Growth)

1.    That the report be noted.

2.    Approval of the Streetscene Modernisation Strategy 2018-2020

The Executive Member (Customer, Advice and Streetscene Services) presented the report of the Director (Customer and Digital) that informed of progress made during the implementation of the Streetscene Modernisation Strategy and to present and updated Strategy for 2018-20.

The Strategy includes:

·         Six key areas of focus for 2018/19

·         Key performance measures

·         A high level action plan

·         Updated information in respect of council related assets

Key areas of focus for 2018/19 are:

·         Corporate Strategy project

·         Key policies – operational procedures

·         Quality Control

·         Technology – Phase 2

·         Resources: Budget and staffing

·         Internal and External asset Management

Decision:

1.    That the report be noted.

2.    Approval of the Streetscene Modernisation Strategy 2018-2020

Reasons for recommendation(s):

To ensure that the streetscene service is fit for purpose, utilising resources appropriately and managing and meeting customer expectations.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

To curtail the successful programme of review and change initiated in 2017/18 that is essential for the successful modernisation and development of service.