Northern Governorate Municipal Council Approves E-Services Expo, Addresses Waste Bag Distribution Concerns

TDT | Manama

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The Northern Governorate Municipal Council held its regular session on Monday, approving several proposals aimed at improving public services and addressing citizen concerns. Key decisions included the approval of an e-services expo for government entities and a change in land designation to create public parking.

The proponent of the exhibition proposal was council member Abdullah Al Qubaisi who highlighted its objectives during the session. "The event represents a key initiative as it will shed light on the available online services provided by the government, encouraging digital adoption, providing technical support, simplifying online procedures, and facilitating direct interaction between citizens and government representatives," he said.

Public Parking to Address Congestion

Meanwhile, council member Abdullah Ashoor stressed the importance of converting a plot of land in Block 734 in A'ali from a public park to a public parking lot was also approved. He cited the frequent religious events at the nearby Al Qaim Ma'atam, the need to reduce random parking, and the high population density in the area as justifications.

Echoing Ashoor's comments, Al Qubaisi added: "There is a need for more flexible land use policies to address the growing need for parking in high-density residential areas. Some designated parklands have remained unchanged for over 40 years." In the same context, council member Mohammed Al Doseri called for a review of the land currently designated as parks, advocating for more flexibility in land classification and for the land to be allocated in a way that serves the public interest in residential areas.

Concerns Over Waste Bag Distribution

Furthermore, concerns were raised regarding the availability and functionality of automated waste bag dispensers in the Northern Governorate. Al Doseri questioned the delayed opening of a customer service centre, noting that while the opening was previously promised by the end of last year, it remains unopened. The limited number of dispensers (only five across the governorate) and reports of malfunctioning machines and bag shortages were also highlighted.