At a recent Council meeting Leven Councillor John Millar called for a report to establish the impact of reduced security checks on schools and nurseries. The motion was put forward following correspondence from council employees who had raised concerns about the potential impact of the change. Councillor Millar said: ‘My colleagues and I were aware of concerns raised by some janitors. I have discussed the issue with council officers, including a number of janitors and the feedback I had received was that  it appears that there has been no increase in vandalism or increased costs. Nonetheless I think it is important that we get this report in order to alleviate the legitimate concerns that have been raised.’ A copy of the Motion is reproduced below.

Motion by Councillor John Millar – Security Checks at Schools and Educational Establishments

This Council is concerned at claims that reduced security checks to schools and educational establishments, as a consequence of the Council Budget decision could result in increased incidents of vandalism and hence increased costs.

This Council requests the Executive Director of Housing, Environmental & Economic Development to bring forward a report to the next Housing, Environment and Economic Development Committee outlining the operational impact of this Budget decision.