Issue - meetings

Councillor Anderson said that E Walker was currently off and sent best wishes for a speedy recovery on behalf of the committee.

Councillor Anderson asked about the recent PH decision in relation to temporary staff.
Councillor Harden said this was to suspend standing orders as the department had reached the threshold to recruit. The team is now fully staffed.

Councillor Howard referred to paragraph 3.10 about pest control. She asked if the hot weather had increased the number of calls.
Councillor Harden said nothing had been raised to him as an issue.

Councillor Birnie said he was happy to see the department had met the targets on fly tipping as it continues to be a huge problem.

Outcome

That the Strategic Planning & Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee approve the report.