Report of the Scrutiny Manager enabling the
Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee to examine the content
of the Forward Plan and to discuss issues of interest or concern
with the Executive.
Minutes:
The Committee considered the report of the Scrutiny Manager enabling the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee to examine the content of the Forward Plan and to discuss issues of interest or concern with the Executive.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND FLY-TIPPING POLICY 2023-2026
The Committee considered the briefing paper attached to this item detailing the forthcoming Cabinet Decision regarding the Household Waste and Fly-Tipping Policy 2023-2026
Councillor Leggett – Cabinet Member for Finance & Change; Ian Collins – Director of Environment; and Dave Tyrie – Head of City Services and a number of community representatives were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.
The Panel discussed a number of points including:
RESOLVED:
1. Following consideration of the briefing paper relating to the forthcoming Cabinet Decision on the Household Waste and Fly-Tipping Policy 2023-2026 the Committee recommended that:
a. the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change, and the Cabinet Member for Communities and Customer Engagement amended the draft policy to allow limited flexibility with regards to occasional side waste being collected in addition to household waste wheeled bin collection.
b. the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change, and the Cabinet Member for Communities and Customer Engagement gave consideration to developing processes to deal with complex waste problems that can create significant problems to local communities if not resolved swiftly.
c. the Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on charging for DIY waste at household waste recycling centres would be circulated to the Committee.
d. the Executive explored how Planning and HMO Licensing could help support delivery of the Council’s waste policy agenda.
e. the Executive committed to undertaking an extensive post adoption publicity campaign to raise awareness of the Waste and Fly Tipping Policy. The campaign should include targeting specific communities and utilising different communication channels, including pictorial representation.
ENHANCED BUS PARTNERSHIP
The Committee considered the briefing paper attached to this item detailing the forthcoming Cabinet Decision regarding the Enhanced Bus Partnership.
Councillor Keogh – Cabinet Member for Transport & District Regeneration; Iain Steane – Transport Policy and Sustainable Travel Manager; Emma Baker – Strategic Transport Planner and a number of community representatives were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.
The Panel discussed a number of points including:
RESOLVED:
1. Following consideration of the briefing paper relating to the forthcoming Cabinet Decision on the Enhanced Bus Partnership the Committee recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport & District Regeneration gave consideration to inviting various community and user groups, and Non-Executive Members, to attend the Enhanced Bus Partnership Working Group or Forum.
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