Issue - meetings

Report of Director of Customers and Communities (Copy herewith)

Cabinet approved an amendment to the current operational policy so that, in the case of fly tipping on sites that are shared ownership alleys or other shared ownership entrances such as common courts, the Council may where permissible and considered appropriate in the circumstances clear and dispose of the fly tipped material.

Councillor Marriott commented that he welcomed the report but expressed his concerns with the increased workload that may be placed on the wardens and also commented that the size of the vehicles used in the collection of fly tip waste may need to be considered. He further suggested that the Council consider working with students and the University and with HIMO landlords to ensure responsible tenant/landlord relationships to reduce incidents of fly tipping.

Councillor Glynane commented that in his ward, many gated alleyways had fly tipping problems and he believed that HIMOs were partly to blame for the ongoing problem. He commented that he welcomed the initiative but asked that further clarification be given with regards to the recovery of costs. He expressed concern about the lack of projected costs and questioned how it would be operated.

Councillor Hallam as the relevant Cabinet Member submitted a report and commented that it clearly showed that administration were listening to the public and responding to concerns accordingly. It was noted that 5% of calls received by the Council related to fly tipping on private land and alleyways. With regards to the legal process, he noted that the Council would be able to recover costs when it was very clear who the perpetrator was. He stated that it was a very positive step forward and it would be monitored regularly.

RESOLVED:

That an amendment to the current operational policy be approved so that, in the case of fly tipping on sites that are shared ownership alleys or other shared ownership entrances such as common courts, the Council may where permissible and considered appropriate in the circumstances clear and dispose of the fly tipped material.