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Graham Jermyn, GYBS, gave a presentation to Members detailing the Joint Venture Company and the services it provided.
A Member raised concern in relation to the Gorleston cliffs area, it was advised that there had been several issues with the machinery used for the grass cutting on the cliffs, however, this had now been repaired and grass cutting on the cliffs would commence next week.
A Member asked whether the horse trough situated at the bottom of Gorleston cliffs could be utilised, Simon Mutton, GYBS raised the possibility of bedding plants. It was advised that should Great Yarmouth in Bloom have spare bedding plants after planting was completed, the remainder of plants could be used.
Concern was raised in relation to the vast quantity of weeds near to the Sealife Centre on Yarmouth seafront, it was advised that the maintenance of this area was part of the Sealife Centre lease and that this matter would be raised with them.
A Member asked in relation to the length of the grass at the Beaconsfield play area and whether this would be cut, it was advised that discussions were being undertaken with GYBS staff to find a solution to alleviate the back log for grass cutting within the Borough.
A Member asked in relation to weed killer being sprayed on weeds on pathways and whether this matter would come under the Highways Department. It was reported that this would be a matter for Norfolk County Council, Jane Beck advised that email notification had been received from Norfolk County Council stating that they would be spraying twice a year and was due to start next week.
A Member raised concern in relation to road sweeping and asked if the rota could be provided, it was agreed that Graham Jermyn would send this information via email to all members.
Jane Beck, Director of Customer Services, advised Members that Norfolk County Council were encouraging people to report any matters through their Customer Services Department. However should Members have complaints which had been raised by residents in their wards, these could be sent to GYBC, who will then facilitate these complaints on their behalf.
The Chairman advised Members that Councillors Pratt, Hacon and himself attended a monthly meeting with Graham Jermyn to discuss issues that might arise and asked the Committee to endorse that this should continue.
RESOLVED :
That the Committee agree to the continuation of a monthly meeting between Councillors Pratt, Hacon and Smith and Graham Jermyn of GYB Services.