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The Provision of Waste & Recycling Containers at New-Build Dwellings

 

 

Meeting: 10/02/2020 - Executive (Item 16)

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To consider charges for the provision of waste and recycling containers at new-build household properties in the district.

 

Decision:

RESOLVED that the following be approved:-

 

(1)          The Standard Charge as described in the report be introduced from April 1st 2020 and the cost be reviewed annually;

 

(2)          Consideration be given to a concessionary rate for those eligible for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS);

 

(3)          A mechanism to transfer the charge from the occupier to the developer be investigated; and

 

(4)          The Council make representations to the Secretary of State for legislation to be reviewed to enable the cost of the initial provision of waste and recycling containers to be levied on housing developers.

 

Minutes:

Non-Executive Members raised concerns regarding charges for replacement containers and that the liability for these charges should be placed on the developers through means such as the Community Infrastructure Level (CIL). There should be concessions for those residents on Universal Credit.

 

The Portfolio Holder for Waste Management & Environmental Health clarified that the Council was investigating a mechanism to transfer the charge from the occupier to the developer and would be making representation to Central Government to review legislation to enable the cost of the bins to be levied on developers. Officers would have a degree of flexibility to reduce or waive the charge in extenuating circumstances.

 

The Leader encouraged all residents to look to improve the districts recycling rates.

 

RESOLVED that the following be approved:-

 

(1)          The Standard Charge as described in the report be introduced from April 1st 2020 and the cost be reviewed annually;

 

(2)          Consideration be given to a concessionary rate for those eligible for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS);

 

(3)          A mechanism to transfer the charge from the occupier to the developer be investigated; and

 

(4)          The Council make representations to the Secretary of State for legislation to be reviewed to enable the cost of the initial provision of waste and recycling containers to be levied on housing developers.