Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Consideration of the recommendations of the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee in respect of a proposed new guidance now (attached at Annex 1) to support event organisers in aligning their events with the Borough Council’s objective to remove single use plastics from their operations.   The difficulties in collecting waste from recreation grounds and the issues around contamination were discussed.  However, it was also recognised that behaviours had changed and recycling on public land could potentially be considered for the future.   On the grounds of encouraging greater use of refills and reducing waste from Council owned sites, Cllr Keers proposed, Cllr Betts seconded and Cabinet   RESOLVED:  That   (1)            the proposed guidance note (attached at Annex 1) be endorsed.