Decision details

Purpose of Report: This is the Final Report arising from the sub-committee scrutiny review into Single-Use Plastics.

Members are asked to approve the recommendations arising from the review.

The Council aims to give the same 28 day notice of non-key decisions, as it does for key decisions, but in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible. In this case, the item will not have been on the forward plan for 28 days due to the timescales involved in completing this Scrutiny review.

Resolved:  That the findings of the Scrutiny Sub-Committee be noted and that the recommendations from the review, as set out in paragraph 57 of the Sub-Committee’s final report at Appendix 1 and paragraph 10 of the cover report, be approved, with the following amendment, proposed at the meeting of CSMC on 11 March 2019:

iii. The Council:

a) Works with partners such as Make It York to explore opportunities (such as licensing arrangements) to reduce the use of single-use plastic cups and food trays at events held on Council land, and the possible introduction of a ‘code of9 conduct’ for such events.

Reason:     To conclude the Scrutiny Review in line with the council’s Scrutiny procedures and protocols.