Saturday, 17 September 2011

What is going on at ESBC?

The Tories have responded to this article in the press in relation to litter picking in Anglesey.  The response is made using Council's website under the tiltle Council Hits Back Following 'Draconian' Claims.
I would like to address some of the points raised in the press release especially for the benefit of Cllr Jessell as she may not be aware of all the facts.
1.  McDonalds are not seeking help with street cleaning resources from the Borough Council to undertake litter picking. They merely want to co-ordinate time and specific area which is a litter hot spot.  Surely the Council should provide this information to a willing organisation.
2.  The McDonalds branch which has offered this litter pick is based in Centrum 100.  The Council staff has real problem with establishing contact with a local organisation.  I found out that it was taking weeks for the Council to obtain contact number.  So I did a google search and provided the branch phone number to the Council.  It took me a few minutes to find the number.
3.  I am amazed that according to press release this contact has still not been established.  The question Deputy Leader should be addresseing is:  Why is it so difficult to make contact with local firm?  Surely someone can pop into the McDonalds branch to speak with relevant person. 
4.  Councillor Jessel says "we are constantly looking for new opportunities to work flexibly with our partners, businesses, residents and community groups in the interests of the Borough. In this case it is a business-led initiative and we will endeavour to work with McDonalds."  Really??  Councillor Jessell please convince us!!  When did the council contact McDonalds?  How many times did the Council try to contact them?  Why is it taking nearly 2 months to establish contact and meaningful dialogue?

Councillor Jessel should be asking some pertinent questions of the officers and tell us all why after two months there is no firm date for litter pick event in Anglesey?

5.  Has Councillor Jessel asked any questions or feedback about this press release?

Finally Councillor Jessell is right cleanliness is an important factor how people feel about the borough.  Well, I can say residents in Anglesey are not too impressed with amount of litter in our Streets.

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