The report was to notify Members of the forthcoming Recycling events planned for the summer period.  Officers were to be present to raise awareness of recycling by answering questions, provide advice and hand out rolls of recycling sacks and food waste bags to residents. 

To support the Love Essex 2017 and Keep Britain Tidy “Crime Not To Care” campaign (made up of representatives from 14 local Essex Authorities, Essex County Council and Keep Britain Tidy – (Cleaner Greener Group).  Previously the group had undertaken successful Litter Awareness Campaigns working alongside their partners such as McDonald’s, Dominoes, Keep Britain Tidy and Essex County Council.  In September 2017, the focus was on fly tipping and primarily raising awareness about the Duty of Care for householders when disposing of their household waste.

The campaign further complemented the “Duty Of Care” flyer produced by Environmental Health, which was delivered earlier in 2017 to every resident with their Council Tax letter. 

Cllr Kendall requested that more posters on fly-tipping and the fines be displayed around the Borough.  Cllr Kendall also requested that information was provided to residents at the Roadshow events with guidance on Amenity sites.  It was noted that there was a link about the Amenity Centres on the councils website.       

Ms Taylor explained that the new campaign for Autumn focused on these issues and “Crime Not to Care” to raise awareness of Duty of Care and the fines involved.  Ms Taylor emphasised the need to “Educate, Engage and Enforce”.   

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Middlehurst to approve the recommendations in the report. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

1.    Members agree the arrangements for the forthcoming Recycling Road Show events to be held during the Summer months of 2017.

2.    Members agree to actively participate in supporting the events and the Duty of Care campaign. 

Reasons for recommendations

Holding road shows can assist in helping to increase recycling and to encourage a change of behaviour for those who think it is acceptable to drop litter, as well as answering questions residents may have had.

To raise residents awareness about Householders “Duty of Care” for disposing their rubbish responsibly.