Damage and Vandalism costs in the Parish
Vandalism is a continuing problem in the parish, and it costs the council both time and money to repair and fix things that have been damaged. Money that comes out of the precpet (council tax), that should be spent fulfilling other jobs and upgrading the parish. This is a record of some of the damage and vandalism that has occurred and the money/time it costs to rectify it each time...
Location:
Newton-Charnwood Recreation Ground
Damage:
Vandalised and lifted from the ground (twice).
Cost to repair:
Hours for Parish Ranger to repair- 1.5hrs
Concrete to weigh down bin- £26
Location:
Newton-Defibrillator phone box on Main Street
Damage:
Pane of glass broken
Cost to repair:
Hours for Parish Ranger to make safe until repair - 30 mins
Pane of glass and additional parts - £38.02