Purpose

To review the proposed garden waste subscription charge for the 2026 collection season.

Decision

(a)       That the current financial position in relations to the shortfall in income for garden waste collections be noted; and

(b)       That the different options be considered and the proposed increase to the subscription charge for garden waste collections for the 2026 season as outlined below, along with an extension to the collection seasons from next year, be approved:

i)          Increase the online subscription rate to match the higher rate and have one

single rate only at £38.00

ii)         Provide a monthly collection service in December, January and February each year, commencing from December 2026