This report proposed to establish a working group to develop, with the assistance of a suitable consultant, a waste collection strategy for the Borough’s residents.

Following a full discussion, Cllr Aspinell MOVED and Cllr Fulcher SECONDED the recommendations in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that:

Members were requested to:

R1. Agree a budget of £30,000 is made available for the appointment of a suitable consultant to support the development of a waste strategy.

R2. Establish a Waste Strategy Working Group to undertake the work as set out in the body of the report.

Reasons for Recommendations:

To ensure that the Council’s waste collection service can adapt to anticipated changes that may be required by the Government.

To ensure that procurement of Waste Collection Vehicles and the future of design and location of any operational depot consider longer term strategic needs.

To explore opportunities to minimise waste collection and maximise kerb-side recycling