Purchase of a soil screener

March 18, 2026 Parks and Streetscene Lead (Other) Approved View on council website
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Decision

To purchase a soil screener
A soil screener is a device that sifts soil to remove rocks, roots, and other debris, producing clean, fine soil suitable for gardening, landscaping, or construction use. It can be used for topsoil, compost, sand, gravel, or other aggregate materials, improving soil quality and consistency while saving time compared to manual sifting.

Cost is £39,250.00

Reasons for the decision

Purchasing the soil screener, will enable parks to improve their green waste recycling and reduce tipping cost, while creating a product that can be reused on shrub beds.


Alternative options considered

None.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date18 Mar 2026