Decision details

The Service Director, Democratic Services and Communication provided the Cabinet with the recommendations of the Climate Change Cabinet Steering Group, which considered a report on the recycling performance for the first 6 months of 2019/20, the new Materials Recovery Facility, future developments at Bryn Pica and potential legislative changes.

The Service Director informed Members that following discussion at their meeting on the 18^th December 2019, the Steering Group were of the view that RCT Council is at the forefront of continuous improvement in the area. The Steering Group felt that the Council is in a positive position to change the recycling target to 80% by 2024/25, in conjunction with a suitable marketing campaign informing resident enforcement action will be taken if they do not recycle.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To note the content of the report considered by the Climate Change Cabinet Steering Group on the 18^th December 2019 and;

2.    To change the recycling target to 80% by 2024/25.