Issue - meetings

This report reviews the current arrangements for collecting refuse from remote properties and farms and proposes a new policy.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That Option 3 and the proposed policy for rural collection of waste be approved;

(ii)     That consultation with affected householders be undertaken to agree local collection points where necessary;

(iii)    That all Ward Members receive information about affected properties in their wards in advance of the letters being sent out.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:To reduce the risk of damage to vehicles and property, reduce the risk of an accident occurring and minimise the need to carry out reversing manoeuvres as set out in the guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.

Members received a report which reviewed the current arrangements for collecting refuse from remote properties and farms and proposed a new policy.

The report presented the following options for consideration:

·  Option 1 – To retain the status quo, i.e. provide collections from all properties using private roads, tracks and accesses as necessary;

·  Option 2 – To implement a strict “lane-end” approach;

·  Option 3 – To a “lane-end” with exceptions approach, as set out in the proposed policy, outlined in paragraphs 25-33 of the report.

Written representations from Councillor Alexander were read to the meeting, objecting to any downgrade of existing services to residents.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That Option 3 and the proposed policy for rural collection of waste be approved;¹

(ii)     That consultation with affected householders be undertaken to agree local collection points where necessary;²

(iii)    That all Ward Members receive information about affected properties in their wards in advance of the letters being sent out.³

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:To reduce the risk of damage to vehicles and property, reduce the risk of an accident occurring and minimise the need to carry out reversing manoeuvres as set out in the guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.