Agenda item - Hampshire Court bins

Verbal update.

22.1    An officer gave a brief overview of the Hampshire Court bins from bin stores to the site by the turning circle. The following was highlighted:

·         It was stated that due to a series of issues, it would not be possible to move the bins.

·         It was stated that each time the site was visited there were vehicles parked in place.

·         Further consideration was cited with regard to access such as terrain, paving slabs and bin wheels getting stuck when trying to remove bins.

22.2    Residents had the following statements, enquiries and concerns:

·         Strong opposition to the update was expressed.

·         It was stated that the estate was built over 55 years ago with reasonable bin collection procedures in place, confusion as to why the situation had changed since then was expressed.

·         It was reaffirmed that residents were customers and that officers were not working hard enough to find a solution to this issue.

·         Further to this it was stated that BHCC appeared to be catering to itself rather than the people.

·         It was noted that bin men were largely responsible for their injuries due to malpractice.

·         It was stated that officers were seemingly reducing the service.

22.3    Officers had the following responses to residents’ questions, enquiries and concerns:

·         It was stated that a large issue was the condition of terrain.

·         It was clarified that residents would be made aware that they could receive assistance with future collections.

·         It was agreed that officers would write letters to residents and await outcome of notifications.

·         It was stated that there were rubbish clearance issues across many wards and that this would need to be looked at taking in to account many aspects as there was a possibility that any quick decisions could exasperate problems.

22.4    AGREED – that the update be noted