Agenda item

The Assistant Service Delivery Manager (ASDM) briefed Members on the report contained within the circulated reports pack; highlighting areas of particular interest.

a.  Departmental Report;

Members thanked the Service Delivery Team for their hard work and continued high standards which contribute significantly to the overall enhancement of the town. 

The ASDM was also congratulated on passing his electrical exams resulting in the Town Council being able to carry out electrical work in-house, negating the need to employ outside contractors.

Members discussed the departmental report in length.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor Brady and RESOLVED:

1.  To note the report;

2.  To approve the extension of the operational hours for Longstone toilets on 3 May 2025 to 9.00 p.m. to support the May Fair event;

3.  To approve the additional staff hours and delegate to the ASDM to manage any potential damage and repairs to Longstone Park Toilets, working within the budget code 6508 Public Toilets Operational Costs;

4.  To approve the ASDM to undertake the required 2025 EICR testing and certification of Fore Street Festoon Lighting in-house at the earliest opportunity and carry out any remedial works;

5.  To approve the future EICR testing and inspection of the power supply of the Festoon Lights on a 5-year basis delegating to the ASDM to diarise the work, reporting back at a future Services Committee Meeting;

6.  To approve the appointment of a cherry picker and operator at a cost of £280 up to a maximum of 4 hours hire for the electrical work / bulb replacement of the Festoon Lights and any other work that requires the need for a cherry picker to ensure best value for the Town Council;

7.  To delegate to the Service Delivery Manager to work with the Services Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman to determine when replacement of bulbs takes place in Fore Street;

8.  The ASDM to review the associated cost to purchase a cherry picker and associated training costs for an operative, reporting back at the July meeting;

9.  Delegate to the Town Clerk and ASDM to review the roundabouts that fall under the Service Level Agreement with Cornwall Council creating a low maintenance regime that is safe reporting back at a future Services Committee meeting.

b.  Grounds Maintenance Works;

It was RESOLVED to note.

c.   Work Request Log;

It was RESOLVED to note.

d.  Vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour Report;

It was RESOLVED to note.

e.  Statutory and Mandatory Building Asset Checks.

It was RESOLVED to note.