Street cleansing
Haringey approved a new street cleansing contract, while Bexley reviewed contractor performance.
Haringey Council's Cabinet approved a new eight-year contract for street cleansing and waste services, valued at £230,358,134, in March 2026, with the contract set to commence in April 2027. This decision followed a competitive tender process. Separately, Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed progress in January 2026 on improving street cleansing, including the contractor Countrystyle's adherence to specifications and performance monitoring.
Councils are also addressing concerns about service quality, with Hillingdon Council debating a motion in September 2025 acknowledging a decline in street cleanliness and advocating for improved frontline services. The motion expressed concern that financial difficulties were impacting essential services like street cleansing. Sutton's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee is scheduled to discuss street cleansing in October 2026.
Key facts
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved a £230,358,134 contract for street cleansing in March 2026. Source
- The Haringey contract is for eight years, starting April 2027, with an eight-year extension option. Source
- Bexley Council's Places Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed street cleansing contractor performance in January 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council debated a motion on declining street cleanliness in September 2025. Source
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