As you already know, our street cleaner service has been withdrawn by Rushcliffe Borough Council. The Parish Council was offered the opportunity of continuing the service by employing someone, or even retaining the current street cleaner and paying the cost, but we have no budget for the amount required.
Litter bins will continue to be emptied by RBC’s Streetwise operatives but if this is not happening in your locality or if you notice an on-going problem with street cleansing or overflowing bins, please contact your Ward Councillor. This will enable a coordinated response to the Borough Council.
It used to be the practice years ago, for householders to sweep the pavement and gutter outside their house. If we wish to have a chance of success in the Best Kept Village Competition 2011, this is a simple, inexpensive and effective way of helping to keep the village tidy. Please don’t leave it to the few.
(Parish Councillor W. A. Wood)
