How Clean is Our Borough?
Bexley Council is reviewing progress on recommendations from its 'How Clean is Our Borough?' report, including contractor performance.
Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress in January 2026 on recommendations from its 'How Clean is Our Borough?' report. This report, by a council scrutiny sub-group, aims to improve street cleansing and environmental quality across Bexley Borough.
The committee received a six-month update, focusing on the adherence of contractor Countrystyle to street cleansing specifications. The council monitors Countrystyle's performance through regular internal inspections, with financial penalties applicable for non-compliance.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress on the report's recommendations in January 2026. Source
- The committee discussed contractor Countrystyle's adherence to street cleansing specifications. Source
- The council monitors Countrystyle's performance through regular internal inspections. Source
- Financial penalties are applicable for Countrystyle's non-compliance. Source
- The 'How Clean is Our Borough?' report aims to improve street cleansing and environmental quality. Source
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