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Substance Found in Reddish Vale Country Park

Meeting: 06/02/2013 - Brinnington & Reddish Joint Ward Committee (Item 5)

Substance Found in Reddish Vale Country Park

Minutes:

(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda for the meeting, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in view of the safety concerns).

 

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) reported on the substance that had been found in Reddish Vale Country Park.  The substance was a beauty product, mostly made of cocoa with traces of caffeine.  She reported that Reddish Vale Country Park was investigated and that the substance had been removed.

 

A resident expressed concern that members of the public had been not informed of the infected area immediately and that it should have been publicised sooner reassuring residents.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.