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Mechanical and manual sweeping
All adopted roads
within the Borough are mechanically swept on a scheduled basis.
Where access is limited or the mechanical sweeper is obstructed we
will cleanse by hand for example: cul de sac ends or roads
obstructed by parked cars. All requests for additional mechanical
sweeping will be assessed and programmed independent on the
need.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 imposes
a duty on local authorities to keep specified land clear of litter
and refuse. The Government has issued a Code of Practice, which
gives us practical advice on how to carry out that duty. The Code
outlines different types of land use e.g. industrial estates and
residential areas and shows how to assess the standards of
cleanliness achieved.
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