Issue - meetings

To receive and note a report summarising the Government’s consultations on its proposed Waste Strategy for England and the potential impacts to Councils if it was introduced.

The Committee considered a report summarising the Government’s consultations on elements of its Waste and Resources Strategy for England. 

The Strategy combines actions and commitments for the coming years and gives a clear long term-policy direction in line with the Government’s twenty-five-year Environment Plan. 

Officers had responded to five consultation documents, three of which had significant consequences for all local authorities.  The proposed Strategy was in the consultation stage and the authority would be required to comply with any legislation passed.

The Committee raised the possibility of participation in any pilot schemes, the need to be creative and look at greener options, concern about the financial implications for the Council and the importance of clear communications to ensure residents were aware of any changes.

The Group Head of Neighbourhood Services assured the Committee that future updates would be provided on the Waste Strategy as information became available.

The Committee resolved to note the report.

Reason for Decision:

The Government has consulted on different elements of its Waste and Resources Strategy for England. This report provides a summary of the consultations and the potential impacts to Councils across England if the strategy was introduced.