Garden waste collection arrangements - preventing garden waste from being disposed of as refuse

August 17, 2026 Cabinet Member for Environment, Arts and Culture (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Environment, Arts and Culture approved measures to prevent garden waste from being collected as refuse from August 2026. This decision was made on 17/08/2026. The approved measures include communicating with residents as outlined in the report.

Councillor Alex Sanderson, Deputy Leader, approved the contract variation of older people's day centre contracts to extend their term from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. This decision was made on 1 June 2026. The extension ensures continuity of provision while redesign is co-produced and finalised.

Councillor Lisa Homan, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, approved the implementation of the Public Spaces Protection Order for Responsible Dog Ownership for a period of three years. This decision was made on 25/08/2026. The order includes prohibitions on dog fouling, requires dogs to be on leads in certain areas, and limits the number of dogs a person can walk.

Full council record

Purpose

Cabinet Member update on collection services

Decision

  1. To take measures to prevent garden waste being collected as part of standard refuse collection rounds from August 2026 onwards.
  2. To communicate with residents as set out in paragraphs 9-13 in this report.

Supporting Documents

Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy.pdf
Appendix 1 - Adult Social Care Independent Living Strategy.pdf
Contract Modification for Commissioned Day Centres.pdf
Annex 1 - EIA.pdf
Decision to renew the Public Spaces Protection Order relating to Responsible Dog Ownership.pdf
Appendix 1 - Draft Order.pdf
Appendix 2 - Consultation Findings 2026.pdf
Appendix 3 - EQIA.pdf
Garden waste collection arrangements.pdf
Appendix 1 EIA Garden waste collection arrangements.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Analysis.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Aug 2026
Effective from21 Aug 2026
Lead officerAnthony Mugan
Subject to call-inYes