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This item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

The item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

The Clerk provided the following update from Property Services:

‘The advert to the replace the vacant site-based gardener/operative role based at Alexandra Park has recently closed, shortlisting of applicants took place last week, with interviews anticipated this week. The opening/ closing of the toilets continues to be carried out by the mobile team based at Bruntwood Park in the meantime. At present the toilets can be locked as early as 14:30 as the crews will do this as their last task of the day. (Crews work 7am – 3pm). In relation to the concerns raised around the condition of the facilities, the Property Services Manager has committed to do some repair and upgrade work, this is to reduce ‘downtime’ where toilets are closed due to vandalism etc. The accessible WC will be overhauled, and the others fitted with vandal resistant sanitary ware. Work is expected to begin in September. Councillors will be updated when works are programmed.’

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.

This item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Wynne.

RESOLVED – That this item be deferred to the next meeting of the Area Committee pending the circulation of an updated report.