July 23, 2018 - 1484 views
After months of controversy and protests from residents, environmental enforcement company Kingdom have given Conwy County Borough notice that they are not extending their contract.
Following the last cabinet meeting the company was granted a short extension to their contract but following a meeting in which new terms were presented, Kingdom declined to continue with their business relationship.
The Council were aware this was a possibility and had already started looking at alternative options, which might include bringing the service in-house or developing a partnership model with other local authorities.
The issue of the cleanliness of the environment remains a high priority for the Council.
Cllr Mark Baker said: “We wish to reassure the people of Conwy that the environment remains one of our top priorities. The vast majority of the people of Conwy are very conscientious, they don’t drop rubbish, they pick up after their pets, and are mindful and considerate towards the environment. But we would ask that any incidents of littering, dog fouling, or other concerns are raised and reported to us as we will act swiftly to deal with these. The services of Kingdom are just one part of the environmental jigsaw and we will tackle any issues raised with us to ensure the county remains a clean and desirable place to live, work, and visit.”
