Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Facilites Administrative Assistant.

With the permission of the Chair this item was moved up the agenda.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Administrative Assistant - Facilities concerning the possibility of the Council procuring litter-picking cabinets.

Members welcomed the report, which followed a matter raised during budget setting regarding the provision of litter-picking equipment for community use.

The Committee noted the growing interest in volunteer litter-picking and the potential benefits in supporting community involvement and civic pride. Members considered the options presented and agreed to purchase three litter-picking cabinets under Option 2.

It was further agreed that the cabinets should be located on Town Council-owned land, with specific locations and procedures to be determined operationally by officers. Councillors would be provided with access codes where required.

Recommended:

1.       That, the report be noted and;

2.       That, the Council should purchase three litter picking cabinets to the value of £1,800 from the Infrastructure earmarked reserve and;

3.       That, the most appropriate location of the bins on town council land be delegated to officers per above and;

4.       That, sponsorship may be considered in the future.