Issue - meetings

A report by the Head of Streetscene.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the introduction of a new chargeable garden waste scheme, commencing on 01 February 2022, be approved;

(b)  an annual subscription of £50 for a 140-litre and £60 for a 240-litre wheeled bin be approved;

(c)  a bin purchase charge of £32 for a 140-litre and £34 for a 240-litre wheeled bin be approved;

(d)  a 50% early bird discount for a bin purchase be offered in year 1 of the scheme;

(e)  a budget of £296,400 for the procurement and delivery of wheeled bins, a marketing campaign and temporary administration support be approved; and

(f)   the Council will work with Hampshire County Council to further promote home composting of garden and food waste.

The Executive received a deputation in respect of this item from Mr Gareth Jones.

This item was brought forward on the agenda.

At the invitation of the Executive Leader, Councillors L Keeble and R H Price, JP addressed the Executive on this item.

The comments of the Streetscene Scrutiny Panel were taken into account in considering this item.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the introduction of a new chargeable garden waste scheme, commencing on 01 February 2022, be approved;

(b)  an annual subscription of £50 for a 140-litre and £60 for a 240-litre wheeled bin be approved;

(c)  a bin purchase charge of £32 for a 140-litre and £34 for a 240-litre wheeled bin be approved;

(d)  a 50% early bird discount for a bin purchase be offered in year 1 of the scheme;

(e)  a budget of £296,400 for the procurement and delivery of wheeled bins, a marketing campaign and temporary administration support be approved; and

(f)   the Council will work with Hampshire County Council to further promote home composting of garden and food waste.