Decision Maker: Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Committee gave consideration
to a report providing an update on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the
worldwide concerns surrounding the release of POPs into the environment.
Decision
The Environment, Development and
Infrastructure Committee –
1.
agreed to
call upon the Scottish Government to introduce a grace period following the
publication of its new guidance on handling POPs rather than requiring
immediate implementation;
2.
formally
requested that the Scottish Government provides full funding for Argyll and
Bute Council (whether directly or by seeking this from the UK Government) given
the particular challenges and burdens that fall upon this authority given its
remote, rural and island geography;
3.
noted
that the potential cost for Argyll and Bute Council could reach £0.5m in
revenue and capital costs which, given the current pressured financial context,
presents real affordability risks;
4.
agreed
that the Policy Lead for Climate Change and Environmental Services write to the
Minister with responsibility for Circular Economy to convey the views of the
Committee;
5.
requested
that a further report was brought to the November meeting of the Environment,
Development and Infrastructure Committee to update on any legislation changes,
associated costs and the Scottish Government’s response to the Committee’s
formal request.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated August 2023, submitted;
and Motion by Councillor Robin Currie, seconded by Councillor Gary Mulvaney, tabled)
Publication date: 04/09/2023
Date of decision: 31/08/2023
Decided at meeting: 31/08/2023 - Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee
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