Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of City Services on a progress report in respect of the Graffiti Team in Inner North West.

Referring to minute 8(d) of the meeting held on 29^th June 2006, the Director of City Services submitted a report on progress in respect of the Graffiti Team in Inner North West.

Appended to the report was a copy of a document entitled ‘Graffiti in North West Inner – Quarter 1 2006/07’ which included specific details of the number of jobs cleared/average days to remove graffiti.

John Kearsley and Frieda Haley, City Services Department presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report and appendices.

In summary, specific reference was made to the following key issues:-

• clarification of the figures in relation to the four wards in Inner North WEst
• clarification of the 877 jobs which were proactive
• the need  for Members to be informed when the blitzes were planned within the Headingley ward
• the need to have more detail on those people who are prosecuted
• the need to be more proactive on graffiti in next year’s budget and to encourage agencies to engage in the bidding process
• the need for the Streetscene Sub Group to focus on enforcement issues

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That the specific issues raised at the meeting be addressed by the Streetscene Sub Group with a report back on progress to a future Area Committee meeting.

(c)  That Inspector Richard Coldwell be commended on his efforts in achieving the required funding for this initiative.