Issue - decisions

Garden Waste Charging Policy and Container Charging

17/10/2019 - Garden Waste Charging Policy and Container Charging

Decision made:

1.    That Cabinet recommends Council to reduce the charge for the provision of the garden waste collection service from £30 per annum to £25 per annum from April 2020. This being a 17% tax reduction in the Garden Waste collection charge.

2.    That Cabinet approves the changes in policy relating to the changes in policy relating to the charges for the replacement of damaged waste containers.

3.    That a review of the Garden Waste Charging Policy be undertaken, that will look at further reductions or removal of charges for those on pension credit or low incomes, composting and Christmas tree disposal.