Agenda item - Commercial bins on the highway

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)             That Committee agrees an amendment to the model to allow bins/sacks to be left out overnight. This will be a medium-term adjustment and be subject to review in 12 to 18 months’ time once businesses are familiar with the new arrangements.

2)             That Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director – Economy, Environment & Culture to determine the parameters of this amendment, including the types of sacks to be permitted overnight e.g. vermin proof and an appropriate time from when bins/sacks can be left outside from the afternoon / early evening.

Resolved-

1)           That Committee agrees an amendment to the model to allow bins/sacks to be left out overnight. This will be a medium-term adjustment and be subject to review in 12 to 18 months’ time once businesses are familiar with the new arrangements.

2)           That Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director – Economy, Environment & Culture to determine the parameters of this amendment, including the types of sacks to be permitted overnight e.g. vermin proof and an appropriate time from when bins/sacks can be left outside from the afternoon / early evening.