Grounds Maintenance

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Dear West Lancashire District Council,

I am writing to make an open government request for all of the information, to which I am entitled to request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I would like answers to the following points;

1. Is grounds maintenance (ie mowing, tree work, weed spraying etc) work undertaken by in-house teams or contracted out?

2. Who is responsible for managing in-house grounds maintenance teams or contractors?

3. What is the contact name, address and email of the person responsible for managing grounds maintenance activities?

4. What is the annual grounds maintenance budget?

5. Do you receive additional Government, non-profit or voluntary donations, specifically for grounds maintenance tasks?

I would like the above formation to be provided electronically. I understand that you are legally compelled to respond to my request within 20 working days after receipt of my letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.

Yours faithfully,

Steve

Freedom Of Information, West Lancashire Borough Council

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Samosa, Philip, West Lancashire Borough Council

Dear Steve,

Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information – 2019/159

Thank you for your email of 21 February 2019 where you requested
information regarding grounds maintenance.

The information you requested is enclosed.   If you have any queries
concerning the information provided, please do not hesitate to contact me.

1. Is grounds maintenance (ie mowing, tree work, weed spraying etc) work
undertaken by in-house teams or contracted out?

Grounds maintenance is carried out in-house with the exception of tree
work, which is carried out by an external contractor.

 

2. Who is responsible for managing in-house grounds maintenance teams or
contractors?

Operational Manager

 

3. What is the contact name, address and email of the person responsible
for managing grounds maintenance activities?

Michelle Williams

 

4. What is the annual grounds maintenance budget?

Non disclosure

 

5. Do you receive additional Government, non-profit or voluntary
donations, specifically for grounds maintenance tasks?

No

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Regards

 

 

Philip Samosa BSc (Hons)

Deputy Director Street Scene

West Lancashire Borough Council

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