Decision

1. Cabinet adopted the 2023-25 Reduction and Recycling Plan (“the 2023 RRP” – see Appendix A and section 3.5-3.8 of the submitted report); and noted Appendix B of the submitted report, which provided an update on the progress made to date in delivering the 2018 Reduction and Recycling Plan (“the 2018 RRP” – section 3.3-3.4 of the submitted report).
2. Cabinet noted that the “2023 RRP” may require updating, as the Resource and Waste Strategy reforms emerges, and timelines and funding are confirmed (Appendix C and section 3.9-3.10 of the submitted report).
3. Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director for Environment, Culture and Customer Services, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment, Highways and Operational Services and Section 151 Officer to:

a)    agree specific timelines for activity implementation of the individual actions and projects set out in the 2023 RRP; and

b)    identify budget for activities taking into account the availability of resources including central government ‘new burden’ money.