Issue - items at meetings - BCP Council Public Waste Bin Proivision Policy

To seek adoption of a BCP Council Public Waste Bin Provision Policy which establishes a consistent, evidence?based approach to the provision, management and servicing of litter and dog?waste bins across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet approval was sought for the adoption of a BCP Council Public Waste Bin Provision Policy which establishes a consistent, evidence?based approach to the provision, management and servicing of litter and dog?waste bins across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Board, Councillor Kate Salmon addressed the Cabinet to express her keen interest in the report. Councillor Salmon highlighted the importance of involving ward councillors proactively from the earliest stages, enabling them to remain informed about any changes and to support the process effectively.

Cabinet members discussed the report in detail and praised the volunteer groups and members of the public who assist with litter picking across the conurbation.