Agenda item - Rollout of communal bins

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)           That the Committee notes the outcome of the communal refuse and recycling consultation in Arundel Terrace, Chichester Terrace, Lewes Crescent and Sussex Square.

2)           That the Committee approves the placement of communal refuse and recycling for Arundel Terrace, Chichester Terrace, Lewes Crescent and Sussex Square as shown at Appendix 2.

18.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that sought approval on the location of communal bins for Arundel Terrace, Chichester Terrace, Lewes Crescent and Sussex Square following a consultation with residents.

18.2      Councillor Miller noted that consultation document had initially proposed seven communal refuse bins and the final document of proposed locations identified four bins. Councillor Miller asked if that meant the bins would be collected more frequently due to the reduction in number.

18.3      The Head of Operations- Cityclean clarified that the bins would be emptied daily.

18.4      Councillor Miller expressed his support for the proposals as ward councillor for the area.

18.5      Councillor West asked for assurance that the bins would be collected as the current level of service was very poor and was something the current administration urgently needed to take action on.

18.6      The Chair stated the bins would be collected daily adding that lessons had been learnt from the strike action taken under the previous administration.

18.7      Councillor Wares stated that he hoped the more efficient service in the consultation area would have a wider impact on collections across the city.

18.8      RESOLVED-

1)           That the Committee notes the outcome of the communal refuse and recycling consultation in Arundel Terrace, Chichester Terrace, Lewes Crescent and Sussex Square.

2)           That the Committee approves the placement of communal refuse and recycling for Arundel Terrace, Chichester Terrace, Lewes Crescent and Sussex Square as shown at Appendix 2.