Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred Members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (for copy see file of minutes). The articles were:-
· Sewer collapse reveals lake of fat – Northumbrian Water have advised on the dangers of putting fat down drains.
· Environmental plan to tackle Wingate’s crossing gates – the old level crossing gates and railway signal will be replaced using funding secured by the parish council and the Council’s teams will spruce up the surrounding area by installing a fence around a grassed area planted with bulbs.
· Environment award for Castle Eden volunteers – award given to people or groups who are committed to protecting and improving the local surroundings.