LCC Holds Third Ordinary Full Council Meeting, Addresses Key City Issues
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) successfully convened its third Ordinary Full Council meeting at the Civic Centre today, July 10, 2024. The meeting, chaired by Her Worship, Mayor Ms. Chilando Chitangala, featured various motions and reports from existing standing committees.
A significant update was provided on the Presidential borehole project, aimed at supplying clean and safe water to all 38 wards of Lusaka. The LCC management assured councillors that the project is on track, emphasizing that no ward will be left behind. This initiative aligns with the Presidential priority of providing clean water to all Zambians.
The Council deliberated on the need for all public ablution blocks to be managed by the Council. This move is expected to maintain order and sustainability in public sanitation facilities.
Addressing the issue of illegal abattoirs, particularly in Lusaka’s Kanyama compound, civic leaders called for a crackdown on these operations due to their potential public health hazards. The Local Authority also urged billboard advertising agencies to comply with local authority laws and guidelines to ensure orderly operations.
The Council dispelled rumors of the Long Acres Market’s sale, clarifying that a Zambian company has offered to assist in its refurbishment as part of corporate social responsibility. The market remains under the Local Authority’s management.
Plans to reintroduce the welfare learning model were announced, backed by funding from Big Win Philanthropy and supported by the Central Government. Ten community schools are set to benefit from this initiative, which aims to enhance cognitive development and wellness for children.
In response to the burial site crisis, a five-year extension for burial site use was granted, with a requirement for the Council to provide basic sanitary facilities and a mourners’ shelter. Additionally, the Local Authority is procuring land to address the burial site deficit in the long term.
To improve waste management across the city, the Council discussed erecting social facilities in areas currently used as illegal dump sites. This initiative aims to promote better waste management practices and enhance public spaces.
Lastly, the Local Authority, in collaboration with stakeholders including the United Nations in Zambia, will host a youth summit. Councillors welcomed this initiative but stressed the importance of tangible outcomes rather than mere discussions.
