The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Council’s Waste Strategy. The report covered changes to the introduction dates for the Biodegradable Municipal Waste Landfill Ban and the Deposit Return Scheme; engagement with Scottish Government officials; and the impact of Covid-19 on the Waste Strategy and the Waste Strategy Action Plan.
Decision
The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –
1. Endorsed the content of the report including the appended updated Waste Strategy Action Plan.
2. Noted that a future report would be taken to Committee in December with the result of negotiations with the Scottish Government.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure dated 10 September 2020, submitted)