Decision details

To approve waste policies required to implement the new waste collection delivery model.

1)    That following review, the waste policy revisions suggested from the Policy Development Panel meetings of 17 December 2025 and 9 February 2026, as set out in Appendix A, be noted and agreed, with the exception of the proposal at item 3.15(e) (Bins at Places of worship, village halls and community centres - charging a commercial rate for collections from village halls and community centres should be considered due to commercial use.) – it was agreed that these premises should not be charged at a commercial rate, and instead be provided with a free set of bins, with additional requirement chargeable;

2)    That the waste policies as presented in Appendix B be approved;

3)    That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director – Neighbourhoods, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Environmental Services, to approve minor and operational changes to waste policies should there be future need.

4)    That the Equality Impact Assessment of the policies presented in Appendix C be noted.

To enable the Council to provide a clear set of policies for the new waste collection service delivery model to ensure legal compliance, to provide an efficient and effective service, and to provide clear information to residents.

Not applicable.