·         Increasing recycling rates and overseeing the council’s waste strategy and street cleaning services.

·         Ensuring contracts uphold best possible outcomes in effective management of waste and street cleansing.

·         Focus on streetscene improvement, including initiatives around HMOs/flats above shops.

·         Promoting campaigns against environmental crimes (fly-tipping, litter).

·         Leading on parks and use of the borough’s greenspaces.

·         Ensuring management of contracts for parks and open spaces.

·         Encouraging sustainable activity by local community groups in parks and open spaces.

·         Responsibility for allotments and cemeteries

PLEASE NOTE: The current post holder, Councillor Natasha Irons, is on maternity leave.  The post is being covered on an interim basis by Councillor Mike Brunt.

To view contact details for the current Cabinet Member, click on the link below.