Agenda item

To recevie and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk

The Committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk following a request for community voluntary litter picking stations.

Members considered the units illustrated in the report and agreed that they were better suited to parks or enclosed areas. An additional design option was presented by the Chair, this being a unit that was both a bin and an integrated equipment store. The cost of these units was not known, and Officers were asked to further investigate the potential as this was the preferred option.

The Committee also agreed that one of the units suitable for the park environment be considered for donation to Courtside Hub on The Leys as it offered a suitable collection point.

Members also highlighted that equipment was still available from the Town Hall administration office, this was currently underutilised and therefore should be further promoted.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the idea be further researched and referred to Policy, Governance & Finance on 24 November for consideration for inclusion as a growth item in the 2026-27 budget and,

3.      That, the council consider for donation to Courtside Hub on The Leys for it to be considered as a collection point.