Mylander Issue 87

7 Council Reports Essex County Council are responsible for road and highway signs, road repairs, street lighting, drains and most verges. Report these issues direct to Essex Highways: BY CLICKING HERE Please note – using these online forms is the quickest way to report an issue to these council contact points. Play your part! We always want to hear from residents about any ‘litter hotspots’ - please email [email protected] to let us know. However, the area of Myland is large and neither Colchester Borough Council nor Myland Community Council can keep the whole area litter-free. We are looking at a long-term strategy to tackle litter and environmental pollution, including more signage, more engagement and education on the issue. We know residents take pride in their community and are keen to keep their patch clean. The Council wants to work in partnership with residents to remove litter, so we are now providing MCC “litter pick packs” to include a litter picker and MCC Hi Vis jacket. Local residents can register for a pack by using the online form: AVAILABLE HERE Cllr Alison Jay Resources, Policy & Strategy Committee The Committee have continued to make progress on governance matters, updating policies and financial regulations. Performance management and pay reviews have been completed for all employed staff. We have been reviewing cash reserves held and their allocation, agreed purchase of additional salt bins for the Parish and are addressing issues of littering. We continue to seek out and encourage local non-profit making organisations to apply for grants providing financial support,