Agenda item - Gulley Cleansing Strategy Update 2024

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)             That Committee notes the change in the cleansing regime in response to increased costs within the industry as detailed in paragraphs 3.5 to 3.13 of this report. 

2)             That Committee notes the various factors that contribute to surface water flooding and the mitigation that is in place as set out in Appendix 1 of this report.

3)             That Committee notes the drainage infrastructure maintenance backlog of £1.25 million as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of this report.

71.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that provided an update on how the previously approved Drainage Strategy had been implemented and how the risk-based approach had been applied to this service to ensure value for money and to ensure that it can continue to be delivered within existing revenue budgets. It also set out the other factors that influence surface water and what actions are in place to address these challenges within existing budgets and resources across the relevant teams within the Council.

71.2      Councillor Bagaeen asked questions on the report.

71.3      Resolved-

1)             That Committee notes the change in the cleansing regime in response to increased costs within the industry as detailed in paragraphs 3.5 to 3.13 of this report. 

2)             That Committee notes the various factors that contribute to surface water flooding and the mitigation that is in place as set out in Appendix 1 of this report.

3)             That Committee notes the drainage infrastructure maintenance backlog of £1.25 million as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of this report.