Agenda item

The Mayor invited Ms Anu Singh, on behalf of the petition organiser, to address the meeting.

Following completion of the subsequent debate,

It was moved by Councillor Smith,

Seconded by Councillor Chahal,

a)  “That fortnightly collections continue as currently scheduled;

b)  That the council roll out further educational programmes to better inform residents on recycling and general waste;  

c)  That the Executive Director for Property and Housing Council will report to Cabinet on options for residents to improve the recycling rates.

d)  That the council works with members for reducing food waste and hence reducing disposal costs and that the Lead member for Transport, Housing, The Environment and Environmental Services be briefed and updated on the collection service.”

The recommendations were put to the vote and agreed with 36 votes for and 1 abstention.

Resolved  -

a)  That fortnightly collections continue as currently scheduled;

b)  That the council roll out further educational programmes to better inform residents on recycling and general waste;  

c)  That the Executive Director for Property and Housing Council will report to Cabinet on options for residents to improve the recycling rates.

d)  That the council works with members for reducing food waste and hence reducing disposal costs and that the Lead member for Transport, Housing, The Environment and Environmental Services be briefed and updated on the collection service.