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.