Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:  

The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 were enacted on the 6^th April 2012 and amended by The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 which came into force on the 9^th October 2012. This identified what and who should be charged for the collection of waste and its disposal. In particular the new regulations have changed the charging strategy and definitions surrounding waste previously described as ‘household waste for which a collection charge can be made’

Officers have worked with the County Council to determine a process for implementation of this legislation and establish principles where charging discretion will be considered.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Environmental and Waste Services:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

        i.      Approve the implementation of the charging principles and strategy for Cambridge City Councils Commercial Waste Service as set out by the County Council’s waste charging policy to be implemented in April 2013.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

There was no debate on this item.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.