Agenda and minutes

To declare any interests in respect of recommended items

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

The report seeks approval for a new “opt in” garden waste charge, the provision of new containers and a marketing/communications budget all associated with the new Waste Services Contract as recommended by the Cabinet at its extraordinary meeting on 4 September 2018

Copy of Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board report attached

Copy of Cabinet Minutes attached

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Cabinet at its extraordinary meeting on 4 September 2018 regarding proposals for a new ‘opt-in’ garden waste charge, the provision of new containers and a marketing/communications budget associated with the new Waste Services Contract.

RESOLVED: That

(1)             the new opt-in garden waste charge at the standard rate of £40 per year, as detailed in the report to the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board at paragraph 1.4.3, be agreed;

(2)             further detail on a reduced introductory charge be considered in accordance with proposals set out at paragraph 1.4.3 of the report to the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board;

(3)             the provision of new containers for the Waste Services Contract be added to the Capital Plan, funded from the earmarked reserve; and

(4)             a marketing/communication budget be established to publicise and promote the new enhanced waste service in the sum of £100,000 funded from the Invest to Save Earmarked Reserve.

To authorise the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any Contract, Minute, Notice or other document requiring the same.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given for the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any instrument to give effect to a decision of the Council incorporated into these Minutes and proceedings.