Decision details

Waste and recycling collection on unadopted roads

Decision Maker: Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To provide scrutiny with an in-depth overview of the recently commissioned review of waste and recycling services, specifically focused on properties located along un-adopted roads.

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

(a)       That the Committee notes the risks posed and that safety was paramount for all Streetscene employees;

 

(b).      That the Committee supports, in principle, a proposed new policy for collections on unadopted and private roads and supports the establishment of criteria for assessing all roads and their conditions;

 

(c)        That the Committee notes that a reasonable and suitable indemnity agreement may be considered for acceptable roads;

 

(d)       That the Committee recommends that a workshop be arranged for all Members to review the draft policy;  and

 

(e)       That a further report be brought back to a future meeting of the Committee.

 

Report author: Katie Wilby

Publication date: 14/11/2023

Date of decision: 14/11/2023

Decided at meeting: 14/11/2023 - Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Accompanying Documents: