Public reports pack Wednesday 22-Jul-2015 19.00 Council

Page 41Can the Cabinet Member outline Lambeth's strategy for working with the community toidentify, prosecute and deter those responsible for fly-tipping, and how we intend to monitorthe enforcement rate and cost-effectiveness of these actions?Party: LabourAnswer:I share my colleague's frustration that the actions of an ignorant, selfish minority can soblight what are otherwise well cared for, clean, tidy neighbourhoods.Fly tipping is a long standing problem across London. Our previous approach was to cleanthings up as soon as possible, often within hours. But now, with such significant financialpressure, we can no longer afford to do this. And, in any case, it doesn't actually prevent theproblem from reoccurring - if anything, it encourages it.We are trying to strike a balance between tackling the problem and keeping streets clean. Todo this we need residents' help in catching those responsible so that they can be chargedand prosecuted.Our Street Champions programme is one way for residents to get even more involved inlooking after and engaging with their local community.We are also finalising plans to introduce enhanced enforcements resources where they aremost needed. At the same time we will look to take advantage of the Fixed Penalty Noticepowers at our disposal and will aim to utilise the self funding mechanisms built into othersimilar contracts.On performance management and monitoring, we have a wealth of data that we use tobetter understand the challenges we face, improve efficiency and drive up standards. I canassure my colleague that in these straightened times we remain determined to deliver highquality services while securing value for money.13. Councillor David AmosTo: Councillor Tim BriggsMayor of London and Development CorporationsDoes the Leader of the Opposition agree with Boris Johnson's decision to step down fromthe London Legacy Development Corporation and the Old Oak and Park Royal DevelopmentCorporation; two crucial bodies that the Mayor has now decided he does not have time forafter becoming an MP?Party: LabourAnswer:With respect to Councillor Amos, it may not be for me to comment on how the Mayorexercises his role. The Mayor’s judgement has proved to be sound for the last eight years to