Decision - Litter on A27: Response to Notice of Motion

Brighton and Hove Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee Decided 15 Nov 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee

Report author

Melissa Francis

Published

17 Nov 2022

Reference

6769

As published

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1) That Committee notes the response to the Notice of Motion.

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The report responds to a Notice of Motion about litter on the A27. It proposes clearing the road twice a year, in April and September/October, but notes that the estimated annual cost of £120,000 to £150,000 exceeds the current £70,000 budget.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That Committee notes the response to the Notice of Motion.

Financial impact

The estimated cost of twice-yearly road closures and clearing is £120,000 to £150,000, while the current budget is £70,000. A recent clean-up cost £35,000 excluding tipping costs.

Ward affected

North Portslade, Hangleton & Knoll, Withdean, Patcham and Hollingdean & Stanmer

Decision maker

Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee

Date in document

15 Nov 2022

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilNational HighwaysA27 Campaign grouplocal residents and road userswildlife and the environment

Next steps

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Continue planning litter-picking sessions twice a year in April and September/October.
Cityclean will look at how to manage the budget gap.
Allow the April 2023 cleansing session to take place before considering any increase in frequency.
Report any significant budget variation through the council’s monthly monitoring process.

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