Decision details

RESOLVED: (i)         That the decision taken, and resources allocated, at the Executive meeting on 9 September, to plan and progress the provision of a new recycling centre at Harewood Whin to replace the Beckfield Lane facility, be noted.

                        (ii)        That Officers be instructed to take such steps as may be necessary to produce detailed designs and land acquisition strategies prior to the submission of a planning application.

                        (iii)       That, subject to it still being available on the market and subject to Full Council approving the release of the necessary funding, approval be given to purchase the field to the east of Newgate Bridge, as illustrated in Annex B to the report.

REASON:      To provide a more suitable location than Beckfield Lane for a Household Waste Recycling Centre and on the basis that Harewood When has emerged as the preferred option for a replacement site.