Decision details

RESOLVED: (i)         That it be confirmed that the Council is committed to finding the additional resources required to make the project affordable over its life, as set out in paragraphs 14 to 28 of the report, subject to any further obligations and financial parameters that may be directed by DEFRA or any other government department.

REASON:      To progress the PFI application for funding to DEFRA.

                        (ii)        That the revised timescales identified in paragraph 10 of the report be noted.

REASON:      For information.

                        (iii)       That the substantial savings that have been achieved due to the dramatic increase in recycling rates in the last four years, and the successful waste minimisation campaigns run by City of York Council, be noted, and that the Council’s commitment to reducing the need for residual disposal through the waste hierarchy be re-affirmed.

REASON:      To recognise the achievements already made in this area, as well as the need for continued action.

                        (iv)       That the Executive’s support for Mechanical Biological Treatment as the preferred residual waste treatment process for York’s waste be re-affirmed.

REASON:      In view of the need to take proactive steps to treat residual waste.

                        (vi)       That the Local Government Association campaign to have Landfill Tax rises returned to local government in full be supported.

REASON:      To reduce the burden on local authorities and boost the minimal support grant received for recycling services.

                        (vii)      That the Retail Packaging Bill before Parliament, presented on 6 March 2007, be supported.

REASON:      In order to support efforts to address the problem of excess packaging, which cannot easily be re-used or recycled.