Decision details

Review of the charges currently levied for abandoned shopping trollies.

Matter for Decision

The Officer’s report sought Executive Councillor authorisation to consult on the proposed abandoned trolley policy, as set out in Appendix 1; and associated increase in service charges for dealing with abandoned trolleys, as set out at Appendix 2.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Streets and Open Spaces

Authorised officers to consult on the proposed abandoned trolley policy, as set out in Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report; and the increase in charges for dealing with abandoned trolleys in accordance with this policy, as set out at Appendix 2.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Operations Manager – Community Engagement and Enforcement.

The Operations Manager said the following in response to Members’ questions:

       i.          It cost £150 to replace a trolley, which was the same as the destruction cost.

     ii.          The fee was a mechanism to encourage people to re-use trolleys and mitigate fly tipping. Most collected trolleys were re-used.

   iii.          Under 1% of trolleys could not be returned to an owner due to lack of identification. These were recycled.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.