Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing details on the consultation by Scottish Government setting out the rationale and benefits of a more circular economy within the wider economic framework and describes its overall vision to 2045.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee:

1.    noted that the draft circular economy strategy sets out the rationale and benefits of a more circular economy within the wider economic framework and describes the Scottish Government’s overall vision to 2045 and the outcomes that they are working towards; and

2.    approved delegated powers to the Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure to approve the final Council response to the Scottish Government Draft Circular Economy Strategy, in consultation with the Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 14 November 2025, submitted)