Construction Management Plan - Southwark Council Planning Pages

9 Public Relations and Community Liaison9.1 Considerate Constructors Scheme• The Principal Contractor will be required to register the Site with the ‘Considerate ConstructorsScheme’ which is administered by the Construction Industry Board. This is a voluntary code ofpractice that seeks to: Minimise any disturbance or negative impact (in terms of noise, dirt and inconvenience)sometimes caused by construction Sites to the immediate neighbourhood;; Eradicate offensive behaviour and language from constructionn Sites; and Recognise andreward the constructor’s commitment to raise standards off Site management,safety and environmentalawareness beyond statutory duties.• The scheme requires constructors to adhere to a Code of Practicee that includes the followingprinciples: Beenvironmentally awarein the selection of resources. Pay particular attention to pollutionavoidance andwaste management. Use local resources wherever possiblee and keep toaminimum at all times noise from construction Site activity; Beconsideratee to the needs of all those affected by the construction process and of itss impact onthe environment. Special attention too be given to the needs of those with sight, hearing ormobility difficulties; Keep the Site clean and in good order and ensure that the surrounding area is kept free frommud, spillage and any unnecessary construction debris; Bea good neighbour by undertaking full and regular consultation with neighbours regarding Siteactivity from pre‐start to final f handover. Provide Site information and viewing facilities wherepractical; Promote respectable and safe standards of behaviours and dress. Derogatory behaviours shallnot be tolerated under threat of the strongest possible disciplinary action; Besafe. All construction operations and vehicle movements too be carried out with care of thesafety of passers‐by, neighbours and Site personnel; Beaccountable to the public by providing Site contact details and a be available to deal with theirconcerns and develop good local relations; All contractorswill be required to adhere to the equirements of the code of practice. Informationabout the scheme will be provided to all personnel at induction and through on‐going awarenessraising such asposters andtool box talks as appropriate; and The scheme will also be publicised to local residents by the usee of appropriate bannerss andposters with contact details posted at the boundary of the Site.9.2 Public Relations• During the works, there will be regular communication with neighbouring residents. A regularnewsletter will beissued to the surrounding residentss to keep all parties informed about progress todate and forthcoming works. Any speciall or unusual activities to take t place (such as road closures ordeliveries of largeplant) will be notified by way of a supplementary letter, issued to the relevantneighbours and local amenitycentres.St Mary’s Residential Detailed Planning Application May 201237