Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on a number of waste related matters including meetings with the Scottish Environment Protection agency (SEPA) on 4 October 2023, and with Scottish Government officials on 6 October 2023 in respect of the Waste PPP contract.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted –

1.    the update regarding meetings held with SEPA on the Waste PPP contract;

2.    that officers would conclude conversations which were ongoing regarding the derogation and would bring a further report to the next meeting of the Committee for a decision on the way forward for the Council;

3.    the update regarding Persistent Organic Pollutants and noted the date of implementation of compliance with SEPA mandatory guidance as 1 November 2023;

4.    the bid to the Recycling Infrastructure Fund and officers’ achievement in successfully securing funding for improvements;

5.    the officer support offered by Zero Waste Scotland; and

6.    the detail provided in the report regarding the Circular Economy Bill.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated November 2023, submitted)