Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)            approves the adoption of a BCP Council Public Waste Bin Provision Policy. Noting the operational and financial implications associated with implementing the Policy;

(b)           approves the allocation of a phased annual capital replacement programme of £200k in 2026/27, followed by a future annual amount of £25k accommodated within the existing bin/ skip purchasing and maintenance budget;

(c)            approves the allocation of £60k from the waste   infrastructure grant to support project delivery; and

(d)           delegates responsibility for implementation to the Director of Environment in consultation with the portfolio holder for Climate Response, Environment & Energy including:

                       I.           decisions relating to installation, relocation or removal of bins, and for these operational decisions to be communicated to ward councillors in advance and on-site temporary signage installed directing users to the nearest locations.

                     II.           adoption of consistent bin design and colour scheme.

                   III.           phasing out of standalone dog-waste bins to be replaced with multi-purpose bins.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

Adoption of this Policy will enable the Council to modernise public waste-bin provision, improve environmental quality, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure a consistent, transparent, evidence-based approach across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.