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RESPONSIBLE BODY SCRUTINY COMMITTEE |
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ENQUIRY NAME RECYCLING AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT |
REFERENCE NUMBER SC01/07 |
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OUTLINE OF ENQUIRY To look at the cost
benefits of household recycling and also how the Council can reduce the
impact of commercial waste through recycling initiatives. |
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REASON FOR ENQUIRY To highlight the cost benefits for each island
resident of recycling. To scrutinise what can be done by the Council to
reduce the landfill impact of commercial waste and encourage recycling
initiatives. |
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PROPOSED OUTCOME/S To assist in publicising
the importance of household recycling in terms of cost and capacity. To raise greater
awareness in the commercial sector of good waste management and recycling. To contribute towards
the Council’s Waste Management Strategy |
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TERMS OF REFERENCE Defra - A practice guide for the development of
municipal waste management strategies. Defra – Waste Strategy for England 2007 The integrated waste management contract between
the Council and Island Waste Services. What will not be
included Any alternative form of
disposal or alteration to existing household collection frequency. |
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KEY STAKEHOLDERS Island Waste Services Commercial waste
collectors IW Chamber of Commerce,
Tourism and Industry. Footprint Trust IW Freecycle |
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RELEVANT AIM HIGH-CORPORATE AND/OR COMMUNITY STRATEGY/IES Aim High- Corporate Plan
: Drive the Sustainable Regeneration and Development
of the Island Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Island Communities Create Safer and Stronger Communities To be a High Performing, Cost Effective Council Community strategy: Guaranteeing the Quality
of Life and Sustainability Improving Access to
Services and Facilities Supporting Jobs and the
Local Economy Ensuring Quality in the
Built Environment |
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LEAD MEMBER Mrs Sue Poston assisted by Cllrs Anne Bishop, Bill Burt, Brian Mosdell and Lady Pigot.
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OFFICER INVOLVEMENT Lead
Link Officer: Steve Boswell – Operations Manager - Maintenance Overview
and Scrutiny Team: |
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DATE OF INITIATION May 2007 |
PROPOSED DATE OF COMPLETION September 2007 |
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