Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:1)         That additional resourcing to address the clean neighbourhood issues and reinforce the council’s commitment to dealing with litter, fly-tipping and clean neighbourhood issues to improve the appearance and environment of the borough be committed to.

2)            That the resourcing and expenditure as set out in the report be approved.

3)            That the vehicle procurement in line with our climate change policy as set out in the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

The council wishes to protect the environment by reducing the social and environmental impact of fly-tipped waste and better supporting welcome community ‘clean up’ initiatives by investing in education, collection, support and enforcement to create an enhanced, holistic response. 

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Councillor Kunes presented the report which explained that Environmental issues, including the illegal dumping of waste on land in West Norfolk was a priority for the council. The report looked to prioritise and improve the response to dumped waste along with improving the education of residents and visitors, supporting community litter-picks and other initiatives to improve their locality, whilst dealing firmly with those who are intent on illegally discarding their waste.

The Environment and Community Panel supported the recommendations.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Moriarty addressed the Cabinet welcoming the proposals and suggested that the Council consider offering a service to landowners who had been targeted by fly tippers.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Kemp addressed the Panel welcoming the proposals, and raised the issue of enforcement of issues such as illegal burning of waste which the Environment Agency hadn’t addressed.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Joyce welcomed the initiative, and suggested that the Council scrap the fee for the collection of bulky waste which he considered would prevent the dumping of those products by those on low incomes.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Ryves commented on and disagreed with the policy of charging for DIY waste at County Council refuse and recycling sites.

Cabinet debated the item and agreed that it was not appropriate to change policy without due consideration, and that it should have been raised when the item was considered by the Environment and Community Panel.  Attention was also drawn to the enhanced education element set out in the report which would encourage less throwing of litter and fly tipping. The proposal would also support voluntary groups doing clean ups. Attention was drawn to the addition funding that had been allocated to climate change, along with this environmental fly tipping, enforcement and education proposal.

RESOLVED:1)         That additional resourcing to address the clean neighbourhood issues and reinforce the council’s commitment to dealing with litter, fly-tipping and clean neighbourhood issues to improve the appearance and environment of the borough be committed to.

2)            That the resourcing and expenditure as set out in the report be approved.

3)            That the vehicle procurement in line with our climate change policy as set out in the report be approved.

Reason for Decision

The council wishes to protect the environment by reducing the social and environmental impact of fly-tipped waste and better supporting welcome community ‘clean up’ initiatives by investing in education, collection, support and enforcement to create an enhanced, holistic response.