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A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This sets out proposals to introduce time-banded collections of waste and recycling on a trial basis within Enfield Town Centre. (Key decision – reference number 4060)

(Report No.163)

(8.50 – 8.55 pm)

Councillor Chris Bond (Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.163) setting out proposals to introduce time-banded collections of waste and recycling on a trial basis within Enfield town centre.

NOTED

1.               That the approach set out in the report required adoption of new regulations to enable appropriate enforcement where necessary to ensure compliance. The scheme would be monitored for 12 months before options for expansion or continuation were considered.

2.               That Members’ welcomed the proposals detailed in the report.

Alternative Options Considered: To continue with the existing arrangements, this would provide no relief to residents and retailers and others who rely upon the Town Centres for trade or leisure activities. This would also fail to improve the quality of the street scene due to problems identified at section 3 of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to

1.               Approve the London Borough of Enfield Waste Receptacle Regulations 2014 made under sections 20 and 22 of the London Local Authorities Act 2007 (LLA 2007) as detailed in Appendix 2 of the report.

2.               Approve the implementation of the time-banded collections as detailed in sections 3.7 to 3.14 of the report and to enforce as set out in sections 3.15 to 3.16.4 of the report.

3.               Delegate authority to review and extend the scheme for further periods or to other areas to the Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety.

Reason: To improve the street scene through reducing bags and bins left out for collection during the day in core business hours. To improve traffic flows as collections take place outside peak travel periods. To provide better pedestrian access as stored waste would not block footpaths and pavements. To enable enforcement action to ensure that private waste contractors service their customers. To remove the hazards associated with waste left on the street, particularly for the partially sighted or persons who were infirm. To remove a potential fire hazard from the street. To allow use of litter bins and street furniture where waste currently prevents access.

(Key decision – reference number 4060)