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The Chairman advised that at the meeting of the GYB Liaison Board the issues relating to weed spraying were discussed and it had been agreed that from next year there would be no more weed spraying within the Borough, strimming would be resumed.
Concern was raised in relation to Members receiving numerous complaints in respect of grass cuttings being left, it was advised that this matter was an ongoing issue, however it was pointed out that GYB Services were on schedule for the cutting regime.
Members discussed the issue of no disabled access at the Pirate Ship play area on Gorleston clifftop, it was agreed that this matter be looked in to.
A Member asked in relation to a new piece of play equipment which had been funded by the late Mr Fields and from Councillor K Greys ward budget which was due to be erected in Gorleston, it was agreed that this matter would be looked in to.
Concern was raised in respect of the poor condition of the Bowling Green at the Wellesley Recreation Ground, it was agreed that this matter be looked in to.
The issue of grass cutting in bradwell was discussed by Members and it was advised this matter had also been discussed at the Liaison Board meeting.
Reference was made to the amount of litter that can be seen on Caister Bypass since cutting of the grass had taken place, The Senior Environmental Ranger advised that this issue was apparent countywide and that no contact was being made by Highways England / KIER to advise the Council that cutting is being undertaken in order for litter picking to be arranged.