Decision - City Environment Improvement Programme Update
Decision maker
Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee
Report author
Lynsay Cook
Published
17 Nov 2022
Reference
6768
As published
the council's own words, unedited1) That Committee notes the report and appendices. 2) That Committee agrees for the refuse collection arrangements to remain as it is for Coleman Street, pending a wider piece of work as part of the Modernisation Programme.
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The report provides progress updates on Cityclean and City Environment projects across Brighton & Hove, including assisted collections, recycling, public toilets, fleet, procurement, graffiti reduction and waste management. Most projects were rated green or amber, while the public toilets service options project was rated red because of financial pressures, staffing issues and the need to establish a new project board.
Recommendation
No formal recommendation is stated; the report records project progress, risks and planned activities.
Financial impact
A current £400,000 pressure in the public toilet budget due to increased energy, consumables, maintenance and staffing costs; the recycling expansion may require a multimillion-pound investment, with government funding still uncertain.
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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ResidentsCityclean crews and staffLocal businessesCommercial property ownersStatutory UndertakersTrade unionsCommunity groups and Resident AssociationsUniversity of SussexUniversity of BrightonPublic toilet users
Next steps
parsed- Continue planned project activities across the programme.
- Establish a Project Board to manage public toilets.
- Begin refurbishment of public toilet sites and agree Phase 2 sites.
- Continue procurement and contract management activities.
- Continue engagement with residents, businesses, operators, partners and staff.
- Progress preparations for the Environment Act and potential burdens funding bid.
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