DCS chairs ninth meeting of Task Force on District Governance (with photo)
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Mr Cheuk said, "In accordance with the overall strategies set by the Steering Committee, all departments have intensified their efforts to address various district issues, fully carried out improvement measures, achieved phased results and effectively responded to the needs of the public. The Task Force will continue to co-ordinate departments in closely monitoring the implementation of these measures, evaluating their effectiveness, and making adjustments and enhancements as needed to create a high-quality living environment for the public."
The Steering Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration has formulated strategies for 12 district issues (Note), including various measures to strengthen community support. These initiatives aim to unite community efforts and comprehensively enhance the public's sense of fulfilment and well-being. At the meeting, the Task Force followed up on the implementation progress and outcomes of relevant initiatives. These include: the Labour and Welfare Bureau is exploring an integration of databases by the Housing Department and the Social Welfare Department (SWD) to identify the high-risk hidden elderly, and the SWD has taken the lead in deploying care teams to visit/reach out to these elderly households in Kwun Tong and Sha Tin Districts and referring them to additional support services as necessary since July; further to the second phase of the environmental hygiene legislative amendments, which came into effect yesterday (August 17), the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) will issue a Notice of Elimination of Vermin to a person responsible for the management of premises at suitable buildings (e.g. property management companies), with the maximum penalties for non-compliance increased to $25,000 plus a daily fine of $450; as of last month, the FEHD has issued 4 300 "Statutory Nuisance Notices" to property owners/occupants across Hong Kong for the environmental nuisance caused by air conditioner water dripping, with the vast majority of cases already rectified; and all departments continue to advance 11 thematic planting projects scheduled for implementation within this year.
The Task Force also reviewed at the meeting the arrangements for displaying publicity materials to celebrate the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China. Photos of the publicity materials and decorations will be uploaded to a thematic website dedicated to National Day celebrations for public viewing and widespread publicity.
Mr Cheuk thanked all departments for their dedicated efforts in advancing the above work and achieving positive outcomes. He urged all departments to continue actively following up on various livelihood-related issues, addressing the concerns and difficulties of the public through concrete actions to build a better community together.
Note: The 12 key issues are: (1) expanding after-school care and enhancing support for parents; (2) caring for the elderly and enhancing community support; (3) fostering clean markets and mobilising the community to participate in anti-rodent work; (4) enhancing public order and combating crimes on all fronts; (5) improving pedestrian facilities and ensuring road safety; (6) enhancing the community environment and strengthening local characteristics ; (7) improving the environment of public housing estates and creating comfortable homes; (8) caring for the elderly and promoting digital inclusion; (9) improving the waiting environment at public transport interchanges to enhance the travel experience; (10) combating air-conditioner water dripping to improve community environment; (11) cleaning pedestrian walkways to improve city streets; (12) strengthening thematic planting.
Ends/Monday, August 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:40
Issued at HKT 19:40
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