Issue - meetings

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor K Wilkie)

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation and Resources, regarding recommendation from Corporate

& Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 11 March 2021, in relation to the review of a trial of Compaction Litter Bins.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED:     That the trial of compaction litter bins in designated locations be postponed and further reviewed in one year's time, and that the capital funds of £10k allocated to litter bin review work stream, of which £5k was specifically designated for the trial in a high footfall location (10 compaction bins @ £500 each) be utilised to bring forward and support the Borough wide litter bin replacement upgrade programme.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place & Community.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community as contained on pages 237 to 254 of the Book of Reports, which provided further information regarding the proposal to install compaction litter bins in designated locations within West Lancashire.

The Head of Environmental Services outlined the report and explained that the trial of compaction litter bins in designated locations had been deferred due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  She outlined that the decision to go ahead with the trial had been made pre-covid and that the climate has since changed due to the low level of footfall. She also explained that no contract had yet been entered into with a provider.

In discussion comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:-

·         Dual Waste Bins / Recycling facilities

·         Locations of trial bins

·         Rural area aspect (smaller bins)

·         Aesthetics

·         Financial considerations

·         Data from Hartlepool Council Compaction Bin Report 2019 (Appendix 1)

·         Timing of trial

A vote was taken and it was;

RESOLVED: That the Committee recommend to Cabinet that the trial of compaction litter bins in designated locations be postponed and further reviewed in one year's time, and that the capital funds of £10k allocated to the trial be utilised to bring forward and introduce the Borough wide single to dual bin waste upgrade replacement programme.