Decision details

Single Use Plastics

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This item is in response to a motion tabled by Cllr G. R. Curry, seconded by Cllr Coad, at a meeting of Full Council on 26 July 2018.

Decision:

RESOLVED that: 

(i)            The Council actively seeks to eliminate the use of single use plastics, from its buildings, assets and facilities and seeks alternative, reusable, compostable or recyclable solutions (actions described in paragraph 10 of the Report of the Strategic Head of Neighbourhood Services).

(ii)          Council contractors and service suppliers be encouraged to eliminate the use of single use plastics wherever suitable alternative materials are available.

(iii)         The Council, in liaison with Surrey Waste Partnership, develops a campaign aimed at residents and businesses within the borough to raise awareness of the impact of single use plastics and the alternative solutions.

(iv)         A voluntary public rating system be developed, for local businesses that promotes the elimination of single use plastics whenever practical.

Consultees

·         Mark Herdman (Finance)

·         John Jones (Legal)

Contact: Frank Etheridge, Strategic Head of Neighbourhood Services Email: frank.etheridge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276219.

Publication date: 18/10/2018

Date of decision: 18/10/2018

Decided at meeting: 18/10/2018 - Executive

Effective from: 31/10/2018