Waste Strategy Sub-Committee

Thursday 19 May 2005 at 5.10 pm

Present:   Councillors Blair, McCormick (M), Stewart and White.

Chair:  Councillor Stewart presided.

In attendance:   Mr N Graham, Mr J Arthur, Mr D Hall (Environmental & Consumer Services) and Mr H McNeilly (Legal & Support Services).

The following paragraphs are submitted for confirmation as a true record as the meeting was inquorate under the Council’s Standing Orders.

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Waste Strategic Options Appraisal

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There was submitted a report by the Director of Community Services advising and seeking approval by the Sub-Committee of the proposals by the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Waste Strategy Group to advertise for suitable consultants to carry out a scoping study for locations and suitable plant for waste treatment facilities to service the Glasgow and Clyde Valley area.

Decided: 

(1)      that the Waste Strategic Options Appraisal be supported;

(2)      that the Director of Community Services or his nominee attend the Project Steering Group to represent the best interests of Inverclyde Council; and

(3)      that the Director of Community Services report on the outcome of the study at the earliest opportunity.

The Convener being of the opinion that the undernoted report by the Director of Community Services was relevant, competent and urgent moved its consideration to allow the Committee to be advised of the visit to Angus Council and be advised of any lessons learned.  This was agreed unanimously in terms of the relevant Standing Order.

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Visit to Angus Council - 11 May 2005

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There was submitted a report by the Director of Community Services on the visit to Angus Council to witness their waste strategy in action and learn any lessons from their operations.

Decided:

(1)      that the possibility of sorting plastics at the MRF site to increase the value of recycling be explored;

(2)      that the use of a free loan agreement for all additional dual waste bins be explored; and

(3)      that it be remitted to the Director of Community Services to submit a report on the feasibility of redeveloping the Kirn Drive amenity site.

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Waste Strategy Update

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There was submitted an oral report by Mr D Hall on the up to date position of the Waste Strategy Initiative.

Noted