Brent Council's most recent contract with Veolia was signed in 2023 and included 'intelligence led' street sweeping (rather than swept on a regular rota basis) and the removal of litter bins from residential streets.
The 'Integrated Contract' LINK also included winter maintenance and was worth £137m over 8 years.
Private Eye's Rotten Boroughs column (below) has drawn attention to a very similar contract recently agreed in Croydon. The borough seems to have got a rather cheaper deal than Brent managed. It also includes'winter maintenance' - de-icing of streets etc in winter weather.
There is more information on the Inside Croydon blog HERE.
Meanwhile in a walk around the block this morning:
'Intelligence led' street cleaning on Greenhill Way, Wembley
Removal of litter bin at The Paddocks 206 bus terminus
Wishing the residents of Croydon well with their new contract.
