Agenda item

JW tabled information about the annual Canal Clean up and highlighted the Friends of Slough Canal monthly clean up which happens on the second Sunday each month.  They focus on a section of the towpath each month.  TH noted that the CRT contractors Fountains are meant to be doing this job, however, there is always too much.

JW informed the group that a quote for weld mesh along the parapets of Wexham Road footbridge is being sought with ward Councillors being asked to fund.  She also highlighted that the area underneath has been fenced off and gated and the rough sleepers have now gone.  It is hoped that the mesh will help reduce the amount of litter being dropped or kicked from the footbridge into the canal.  JW is working on getting bins and signage at the  footbridge to encourage people to take their litter home.

Members agreed that it is important to make people aware that an area has been cleaned even if it’s by the Council.  Signs telling people how much the cleaning cost the taxpayer might help educate and discourage further littering.

JW explained the project to spray paint dog fouling along the towpath.  This is being set up in partnership with the Friends of Slough Canal and a volunteer has been identified to trial the project.

It is intended that two new interpretation boards are to be produced and placed at another two locations; by the Middlegreen Road development and probably near to Trenches Bridge.  Members were happy with this action and approved of the design and style.

CRT are encouraging community groups to adopt a section of the canal.

SUR regeneration of the canal basin is delayed

JW updated the meeting that the lease agreement for land at Uxbridge Road bridge has now been signed so that the Council can if needs be enter the land legitimately to clear litter and maintain.