Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Kerrier District Council

Control of Dogs - Statutory Duty to remove strays, Spot fines to owners of dogs caught fouling and fining owners of dogs caught on beaches restricting dogs.

Mineshafts - Inspect and make safe with fencing approx 20 potentially dangerous sites each year. Some of these are subsequently capped.

Coastal Protection - For protecting the local coastline and maintaining the existing defences i.e. Porthleven, Coverack, Cadwith and Praa Sands.

Public Conveniences - The Council maintains 40 Public Conveniences, empties 11 cesspits (600,000 gallons annually) at a cost of approximately £395,564.

Recycling - Kerrier residents now divert 110 tonnes per month from landfill .Kerrier also operates a dedicated recycling centre at Dudnance Lane.

Street and Beach Cleansing - Kerrier sweeps 250 miles daily, 100 miles weekly and 150 miles when required. 495 dog bins and 622 litter bins regularly emptied.

Refuse Collection - 500 tonnes of refuse collected each week by our contractors SERVICETEAM.

Stithians Composting Scheme - Environmental project.

Agenda 21 - worldwide action plan, green initiative

Street Furniture, Naming and Numbering - Budget caters for the repair or replacement of street signs and furniture such as seating and shelters..

Car Parks - Kerrier Maintains 21 car parks within the District.

Flood Defence - Kerrier maintains the Leats system in Helston, and some, but not all of the watercourses in the District.

Planning & Development Control - This comprises Development Control, Forward Planning and Conservation Functions.

Building Control - This is a statutory function with a role to protect the health, safety & welfare of people in and around buildings.

Portreath Harbour - The structure of Portreath Harbour is owned and maintained by Kerrier.

Energy Management - The Council operates a Building Management System to maximise energy efficiency.