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Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 6.00 pm

June 27, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting  Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The Environment and Community Scrutiny Committee of Cambridge Council met on Thursday, 27 June 2024, to discuss various significant topics, including the future approach to grant fund management, the refurbishment of Silver Street Toilets, and the Material Recycling Facility Contract Inter Authority Agreement.

Future Approach to Grant Fund Management

The committee reviewed the Council’s future approach to grant fund management, as detailed in the ECSS Report. The report proposed a new framework for managing grants to ensure more effective and equitable distribution of funds. The committee approved the recommendations, which included the adoption of a new grant funding matrix and an implementation timeline. The decision aims to streamline the grant application process and enhance transparency.

Silver Street Toilets Refurbishment

The committee discussed the refurbishment of the Silver Street Toilets, as outlined in the Final ROD. The refurbishment project aims to modernise the facilities and improve accessibility. The committee approved the refurbishment plan, which includes upgrading the toilets to meet current accessibility standards and enhancing the overall user experience.

Material Recycling Facility Contract Inter Authority Agreement

The committee reviewed the Material Recycling Facility Contract Inter Authority Agreement. This agreement outlines the collaboration between local authorities to manage recycling facilities more efficiently. The committee approved the agreement, which is expected to improve recycling rates and reduce waste management costs.

Public Questions

Several public questions were addressed during the meeting, as documented in the List of Public Questions. Topics included the Council’s support for market traders, the Cultural Strategy’s support for individual artists, and the impact of herbicide use on public health and biodiversity. The committee provided detailed responses and committed to further engagement with the public on these issues.

Other Matters

The committee also discussed the allocation of S106 funding for community and sports facility improvements, as detailed in the 202425 S106 Allocations for Community and Sports Facility Improvements - Part 3. The committee approved the proposed allocations, which aim to enhance local amenities and support community development.

Overall, the meeting addressed several key issues affecting the community, with decisions made to improve grant management, public facilities, and environmental sustainability.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Dinah Pounds
Councillor Dinah Pounds  Mayor of Cambridge •  Labour •  Romsey
Profile image for Councillor Antoinette Nestor  Cambridge City Council
Councillor Antoinette Nestor Cambridge City Council  Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills •  Labour •  Castle
Profile image for Councillor Mark Ashton
Councillor Mark Ashton  Labour and Co-operative •  Labour •  Cherry Hinton
Profile image for Councillor Iva Divkovic
Councillor Iva Divkovic  Labour •  Arbury
Profile image for Councillor Jean Glasberg
Councillor Jean Glasberg  Green (Spokes) for Communities, Climate, Action & Environment, Open Spaces & City Services •  Green •  Newnham
Profile image for Councillor Olaf Hauk
Councillor Olaf Hauk  Lib Dem (Spokes) Open Spaces & City Services and Climate Action and Environment •  Liberal Democrat •  Trumpington
Profile image for Councillor Cheney Payne
Councillor Cheney Payne  Lib Dem (Spokes) Communities •  Liberal Democrat •  Castle
Profile image for Councillor Richard Swift
Councillor Richard Swift  Deputy Mayor of Cambridge •  Labour •  West Chesterton
Profile image for Councillor Elliot Tong
Councillor Elliot Tong  Deputy Leader of Green Group and Green (Spokes) Housing, Safety, Wellbeing & Tackling Homelessness •  Green •  Abbey
Profile image for Councillor Cameron  Holloway
Councillor Cameron Holloway  Leader •  Labour •  Newnham
Profile image for Councillor Rosy Moore
Councillor Rosy Moore  Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Environment •  Labour •  Coleridge
Profile image for Councillor Rachel Wade
Councillor Rachel Wade  Deputy Leader •  Labour •  West Chesterton
Profile image for Councillor Tim Griffin
Councillor Tim Griffin  Labour •  Coleridge
Profile image for Councillor Mike Davey
Councillor Mike Davey  Labour •  Petersfield

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