Agenda and minutes

There were no Declarations of Interest made at this meeting.

The minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet Member for Waste and Emergency Planning held on 8^th April, 2013, were considered.

Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as an accurate record for signature by the Cabinet Member.

Resolved:- That the action of the Cabinet Member in opening the following tenders on Monday, 8th April, 2013, be noted:-

-  Provision of Fire Extinguishers

Consideration of this matter was deferred until the next meeting.

Consideration was given to a report presented by the Waste Manager concerning the current provision of the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Rotherham and proposing stricter enforcement and realignment of existing policies to achieve the required budgetary savings for financial year 2013/14.

Discussion took place on the implications of the proposed changes to the existing policy, including the financial savings achievable.

Resolved:- (1) That the report be received and its contents noted.

(2) That further consideration be given to this matter at the meeting of the Cabinet Member and Advisers for Waste and Emergency Planning to be held on Monday, 17^th June, 2013.

Consideration was given to the update provided by the Waste Manager, Environment and Development Services.  The update included:-

(a) waste recycling now taking place at the former Sterecyle site;

(b) the publicity campaign, including leaflets and education packs, to encourage the safe disposal of small electrical goods in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.

Resolved:- That the update be noted and the Waste Manager be thanked for his contribution.