The Town Council has just appointed its first Environmental Warden, Lee Matthews, who started his new role on 3 February. Lee will be working 20 hours a week on a variety of environmental tasks, supporting and supplementing the work of Bradford Council’s Parks and Cleansing staff. Lee will also be working closely with community groups looking after the parks and managing planting projects and ensuring that Bingley is kept clean and tidy. His actual weekly hours are likely to vary over the year to accommodate seasonal changes, e.g. the need for snicket clearance in the summer.
An initial induction period will see Lee getting an introduction to the various wards of the parish and any particular areas of concern and also undergoing training, some of which will be provided by Bradford Council.
Lee is a keen gardener and beekeeper, who also plays tennis for two local clubs. He looks forward to meeting members of the public while he is out and about, so don’t hesitate to stop and say hello.
Welcome Lee.
Can we talk about graffiti?
Hello Alan,
I’ve passed your e-mail address and phone number to Lee for him to get in contact.
Kind regards
Ruth Batterley
Thats great news, Bingley is looking much better since the formation of the Town Council. Would it be possible down the line for Lee to liase with Bradford Council over setting up cameras near the junctions on the by pass. It is so wrong that people dump their drinks cans and crisp packets etc on to the road side. They make this area an unnecessary eye sore. Some well targeted prosecutions and fines would not come admiss.
Re Myrtle Park entrance drainage.
F.A.O. Lee Matthews (Environment Warden)
Dear Lee,
Many thanks for sorting out the drainage problem at the Beech Street entrance to Myrtle Park. My wife and I appreciate the response to our correspondence of February this year.
What a difference.
Alan and Alice
Dear Alan and Alice,
Thank you for your comments.
Kind regards