The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the results of the public consultation carried out on the draft Waste Management Strategy 2018-2030

2.    To note the Equalities Impact Assessment considerations as set out in Paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 of the report.

3.    To adopt the Waste Management Strategy 2018 - 2030.

Action by:

ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Divisional Director, Public Realm (D. Jones)

(Head of Waste Strategy, Policy and Procurement (F. Heyland)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report on the Council’s Waste Management Strategy. He highlighted that the report set out the Council’s key priorities in respect of waste management around areas such as behavioural change, ensuring reuse and recycling and dealing with a growing population.

The Mayor heard from Members including Councillor Andrew Wood, Leader of the Conservative Group who highlighted the need to ensure the change of service provider was undertaken smoothly. The Mayor noted that the public’s expectations in relation to waste were continuing to rise and it was important to be ambitious in looking at what could be achieved.

He commended officers and Members for their work on the Strategy. Finally, he noted the pre-decision scrutiny questions and officer responses and he agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the results of the public consultation carried out on the draft Waste Management Strategy 2018-2030

2.    To note the Equalities Impact Assessment considerations as set out in Paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 of the report.

3.    To adopt the Waste Management Strategy 2018 - 2030.