Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be approved;

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

(c)       That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.

The Facilitator presented the current Forward Work Programme.  She drew attention to the items scheduled for the next meeting of the Committee to be held on 12 October, and advised there would be an additional item on the agenda to consider the Budget 2022/23 – Stage 2.

In response to a question by Councillor Joe Johnson on progress on the incinerators at Parc Adfer, the Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) advised that a virtual tour of Parc Adfer was scheduled for the next meeting.  The Chair reminded Members to contact the Facilitator if they had any suggestions for further items to include on the Forward Work Programme.

The Facilitator referred to the actions arising from previous meetings.  The Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) provided an update on progress on the actions arising from the meeting held on 8 June.  She explained that the waste bin location criteria would be circulated to Members following the meeting.

Councillor Owen Thomas expressed concerns around discarded litter on streets, roads, and in the countryside.  The Highway Network Manager advised Members to raise concerns relating to specific premises with their area co-ordinator who would bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate business manager.    Councillor Glyn Banks advised that the Welsh Government (WG) would be introducing measures to ensure that businesses which created waste packaging would be held responsible for removal of discarded waste/litter near their premises.  Officers advised that information would be circulated on the WG initiative as soon as received.

The recommendations were moved and seconded by Councillors Paul Shotton and Joe Johnson.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be approved;

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

(c)       That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.