Consideration of a budget amendment made for the provision of a free bulky waste for qualifying households
November 5, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
To make a decision on introducing free bulky
collections for some residents.
Decision
To agree:
1)
That officers do not proceed with the proposal to offer one free
bulky waste collection per year to households in receipt of Council
Tax Support.
2)
That instead the concessionary discount is increased from 50% to
60% making the service more financially accessible and inclusive to
those in receipt of Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit.
3)
To establish a cross council and relevant partners working group to
address the wider aspirations of the original proposal.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm on November 5, 2024
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Effective from | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |