Issue - meetings
Review of the Household Recycling Centre Provision
Meeting: 19/07/2016 - Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Expired 13/07/20 (Item 23)
23 Review of the Household Recycling Centre Provision PDF 91 KB
Decision:
That the Committee notes the progress made to review the HRC provision and requests a full report on the preferred location and individual site layouts to be provided to the October Committee meeting.
Minutes:
In respect of the proposed single facility in Flint/Connah’s Quay, early discussions had commenced on a particular site and once agreed, would be subject to consultation with the Town Councils and local Members. In the interim, operations would continue with the potential to extend the current arrangement with Flintshire Refurbs to undertake all bulk waste collections. Plans for each site would be shared with the respective Town/Community Councils as well as through the Committee and via the planning process. It was noted that each site would close separately to allow for the necessary work. In conclusion, Councillor Jones hoped that the Committee and the public would support these outcomes which demonstrated that the concerns and views expressed had been heard and acted upon.
The Chief Executive advised that there would be no further proposed reduction in the HRC core budget with the objective being to make savings from reduced landfill charges through improved recycling rates.
The Chairman and Members of the Committee spoke in support of the positive outcomes achieved through the significant efforts of Councillor Jones as Cabinet Member. Councillor Mike Peers commented on the contribution of the Committee and the need for all Members to do their best to encourage use of the HRC sites in order to achieve the targets. Councillor Jones thanked the officers involved for their input in reaching this position.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee notes the progress made to review the HRC provision and requests a full report on the preferred location and individual site layouts to be provided to the October Committee meeting.