The report sought to update members on progress following the unanimous decision to work towards a programme to ensure all the Councils buildings avoid using single use plastic by the end of 2020. And further that through the Council’s representatives on the Brentwood Business Partnership a proposal for a ‘Plastic Free Pledge’ for Brentwood be developed to further develop this proposal in the community.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Pearson to agree the recommendations in the report.

Following a discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that

Members are asked to endorse the work carried out so far and support the direction of the work being taken to remove single use plastics by the end of 2020 from Council buildings.

Reasons for Recommendation

Supports the Councils commitment to develop and consider projects to protectthe environment.