Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Waste Strategy Project.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Noted the content of the report and the progress made with the Scottish Government.

2.    Noted the shortlist of projects for the Recycling Infrastructure Fund prepared by Officers.

3.    Noted the successful joint procurement of a Residual and Bulky Waste Contract and further noted the new community benefits that had been secured as part of the successful joint procurement.

4.    Noted the details of the high level Waste Strategy project timeline.

5.    Endorsed that additional lobbying be taken forward at both a political and officer level with the Scottish Government to ensure that the biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) plan has no financial detriment to Argyll and Bute Council.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure dated 3 June 2021, submitted)