Issue - meetings

Councillor R.O. Barratt

To consider a report on adoption of a single-use plastics policy and 5-year action plan and the associated single-use plastics strategy for Surrey.

Cabinet considered a proposal to adopt a Single-use Plastics Policy and Action Plan.

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Cabinet:

·         Not adopting the Strategy and Policy.

Resolved to adopt the Spelthorne Borough Council Single-use Plastics Policy and Five Year Action Plan, and the associated Single-use Plastics Strategy for Surrey.

Reason for Decision:

·         To demonstrate that Spelthorne Borough Council understands the urgent need to tackle avoidable plastic waste and is committed to being part of the solution.

·         To embed and enact the common vision for Surrey and set a clear roadmap on how this shall be achieved in Spelthorne.