Decision details

Council was advised of the reduction in funding from Leicestershire County Council in relation to recycling credits for green waste collections from 2015/16. Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Taylor, moved an additional recommendation that the Scrutiny Commission be asked to consider the detailed questions at its next meeting, which was accepted without debate. It was agreed that the following points would be incorporated into the discussion at the Scrutiny Commission meeting:

·         Whether the Borough Council could take on the responsibility of the Waste Disposal Authority

·         Provision within the consultation to gauge the views of the elderly

·         The possibility of discounts for those in receipt of benefits

·         The options with regard to additional bins.

It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Bray and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Council agrees to a consultation on the introduction of charges for green waste collections from 2015/16;

(ii)           The Scrutiny Commission be asked to consider the detailed questions at its next meeting on 13 November, along with any longer-term implications, and review the response prior to any final recommendations to Council.