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Matter for
Decision
The Officer’s report made recommendations on the development of a Litter
Strategy for Cambridge City.
The Strategy would comprise of four key parts:
i.
A strategic vision including a set of principles
and policies.
iii.
A review of current and potential future
behavioural change activities, including awareness raising, education and
enforcement, to help deliver the Strategy.
iv.
An action plan which sets out a phased programme of
activity to deliver the Strategy.
Decision
of Executive Councillor for Climate Change, Environment and City Centre
i.
Supported the development of a
litter strategy for Cambridge as outlined in the report.
ii.
Approved the terms of reference
set out at 4.3 of the Officer’s report:
a.
The programme of work to achieve the Strategy as set out in
the Project Initiation Document (appendix A) subject to approval by Business
Transformation Board.
b.
The use of community and stakeholder engagement and
c.
Research to support the development of the Strategy.
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 Streets and Open Spaces
Development Manager.
The Streets and Open Spaces Development Manager said the following in
response to Members’ questions:
i.
The Strategy would introduce new recycling
initiatives.
ii.
There was no data at present on where bins would be
located or how often they would be emptied. The intention was to look at where
efficiencies could be gained based on consultation feedback.
The Executive Councillor welcomed recommendations on bin locations and
litter hot spots from the public.
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.