North Lanarkshire Council Criticised For Cleaning Services

One of the most important decisions facing local government, and any council across the country, is how to disperse its budget. It can be a difficult, complicated undertaking and it can feel as if some services may not receive the same resources as others. However, as much as it may be a struggle sometimes, and may be considered a necessary evil, it can also understandably leave the council open to criticism.

North Lanarkshire has recently incurred something of a backlash from its residents, with the news its budget spent on street cleaning services has been slashed by around 13%.

This comes as the area has received the unwanted distinction of being considered amongst the worst councils for cleaning services in Scotland.

The audit and scrutiny panel received a report stating, out of 32 councils, North Lanarkshire’s per capita expenditure on street cleaning, dropped from 27th position to 30 in the past nine years.

This comes as the council spent around £19,400 for every 1000 people, where it had previously spent £22,000 per thousand, a decrease of more than 13%. Many are attributing the cause to a drop in the budget, where many local authorities across the country are in the same situation. A decline in street cleaning expenditure can result in a depleted workforce, just as the need for cleaning services increases, especially in the face of growing cases of fly-tipping and dropping litter, alongside similar issues.

North Lanarkshire council brought out a programme to deal with street cleaning late last year, setting out to make a budget saving of almost half a million pounds and provide a better service for customers.

North Lanarkshire also plans on bringing out other programmes, some utilising technological advancement, which could enhance its cleaning service, in the hope of improving its position in the expenditure league table.

However, some have called for the public to take steps to keep their area clean and reduce the need for cleaning services. From recycling to cutting down littering, throwing rubbish in the bin and not fly-tipping altogether. There is no denying cleaning services can often be a strain on the purse strings of the local council, so some say we should all play our part.

However, if you are living in and around North Lanarkshire, and require an in-depth cleaning then call in the leading firm in your area. Ultra Sparkle Cleaning Services can efficiently sanitise your property at a competitive rate. So, you have can your home or office cleaned without too much expense, if you call in Ultra Sparkle.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/north-lanarkshire-street-cleaning-budget-drops-13-per-cent-1-5057049

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For The Most Influential Cleaning Services-Call On Ultra Sparkle

A term has just entered the English language and become incredibly popular in a short space of time. Do you know what a Cleanfluencer is? If you have been online, picked up a newspaper or lifestyle magazine or watched daytime television, you may have heard the expression. It is the name for an ever-expanding phenomenon, changing the face of how people receive tips and advice on housework, and keeping their home clean.

This is to say nothing of making household names of so-called cleaning gurus. Instagrammers who post videos on social media, instructing viewers on the right way to tidy up, do the housework and re-organise their homes. Cleanfluencers have grown very influential, hence the expression, and hundreds and thousands, if not millions of people watch, listen to what they say and follow their advice.

They have found a way to make a living, even become famous, from helping people carry out everyday chores. Cleanfluencers have also found a way to make supplementary income from their videos. Many end up securing book deals and advertising various items, from cleaning products and cloths to dusters or hoovers, amongst others. They have also raised the profile through their numerous tv appearances.

The most well-known cleanfluencer is probably Sophie Hinchliffe, AKA Mrs Hinch. The glamorous social media star and part-time hairdresser from Essex has featured on programmes like `This Morning` and has more than 2 million Instagram followers. She can receive almost £6,000 for a post and her influence has become so widespread a major supermarket chain is selling specific cleaning products she has endorsed in her videos. Meanwhile, her name has become so associated with housework, some people call doing the chores Hinching”.

Scotland has its own cleanfluencer, household guru Mario McKnight, with 80,000 followers. We at Ultra Sparkle Cleaning Services also have our finger on the pulse on the latest innovations in the cleaning industry.

If you are living in South Lanarkshire and require a complete cleaning out, then choose a greatly influential cleaning company in Scotland. We are renowned for our in-depth professional service, where our dedicated cleaners love ensuring your property is cleaned to your complete satisfaction. For a cleaning service you will want to tell the world about, come to Ultra Sparkle. Call us on 07979227811 or fill in our contact form. You won’t regret it.

Source: Dailyrecord.co.uk

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