Issue - meetings

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor K Wilkie)

Councillor K Wilkie introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Place & Community which presented the final report and recommendations of the review conducted by the Corporate and Environmental Overview and Scrutiny Committee entitled “Litter Bin Review”.

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

RESOLVED  A.      That the final review report 'Litter Bin Policy Review' attached at Appendix A, and the following recommendations, included on page 3 of the Review be approved:

(i)     That the 'Policy for the Provision of Litter Bins', as   attached to the review report (Appendix 1), be approved.

(ii)    That in relation to paragraph 10.1 of the 'Policy for the  Provision of Litter Bins' (Appendix 1). Parish Council's should not be charged for the sale and installation of litter bins.

(iii)  That, subject to budget approval, a 4-6 week trial pilot of compaction bins be implemented, at a cost of £500 per station, and that delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director of Place & Community, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to identify the number of bins and locations.  The findings of the trial be reported to Cabinet and Council as appropriate.

(iv)  That following the outcome of the stock condition survey and subject to budget approval, a litter bin replacement programme be undertaken, for replacement of category C & D litter bins at a cost of £10,000 for year 1 and £5,000 for years 2 & 3.  Following this, a further review should be undertaken by the Director of Place & Community.

(v)    That, subject to budget approval, a Programme of educational campaigns and materials, provided by organisations such as Hubbub and Keep Britain Tidy be supported.

   B.      That in relation to recommendations (iii), (iv) & (v) above, any financial implications be considered as part of the budget setting process.

To consider the Draft final report and recommendations of the 'Litter Bin Strategy/Policy' Review prior to submission to Cabinet (5 November 2019) and Council (11 December 2019) if appropriate.

(Appendix 2 – Draft Litter Bin Policy to follow)

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment as contained on pages 127 to 137 of the Book of Reports, which considered the draft final report and proposed recommendations following a review entitled ' Litter Bin Policy'.

The Committee received a presentation from the Operations Manager, Street Scene, which outlined the current position and aims of the draft final litter bin policy.

Questions and comments were raised regarding the following:-

·         A standardised approach for litter bins for future installs – colour etc. to improve aesthetics of street furniture across the Borough

·         A centralised management of litter bin provision - one service budget control and installation arrangement in place

·         Clean and Green Team schedules

·         Data obtained from Hartlepool Council in respect of compaction bin efficiencies and savings made

·         Educational, Nudge theories, chewing gum boards, fluorescent paint stencils on pavements, school presentations

·         Data intelligence for possible locations of compaction bins

·         Keep Britain Tidy / Hubbub / Educational campaigns / litter picking / recycling

RESOLVED:   A.   That the final draft report 'Litter Bin Policy Review' attached at Appendix 1 to the report, be approved, subject to updates arising from this meeting and the inclusion of the following recommendations:

(i)            That, subject to budget approval, a 4-6 week trial pilot of compaction bins be implemented, at a cost of £500 per station, and that delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director of Place & Community (designate), in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to identify the number of bins and locations.  The findings of the trial be reported to Cabinet and Council as appropriate.

(ii)          That following the outcome of the stock condition survey and subject to budget approval, a litter bin replacement programme be undertaken, for replacement of category C & D litter bins at a cost of £10,000 for year 1 and £5,000 for years 2 & 3.  Following this a further review should be undertaken.

(iii)         That, subject to budget approval, a Programme of educational campaigns and materials, provided by organisations such as Hubbub and Keep Britain Tidy be supported.

B.      That the 'Policy for the Provision of Litter Bins', as attached to the draft review report (Appendix 1), be approved, subject to the removal of the reference to Parish Councils in paragraph 10.1 ie. Parish Council's will not be charged for the sale and installation of litter bins.

C.   That the Corporate Director Place & Community (designate) submit the final review report containing the final 'Policy for the Provision of Litter Bins', to Cabinet on 5 November 2019 and Council on 11 December 2019, if appropriate, for approval.