Issue - meetings

The Council had before it the recommendation of the Executive to support the notice of motion submitted by Councillor Howard in respect of chewing gum receptacles.  The notice of motion stated that:

“I propose that chewing gum recycling receptacles be placed at strategic locations around the town centre to (1) encourage more recycling and (2) reduce the amount of gum that gets dropped on the paving.

Chewing gum not only leaves unsightly, sticky spots on the paving but is also difficult and expensive to remove. There are companies (such as Gumdrop) that will provide the bins and do the recycling at a reasonable cost.”

RESOLVED

That the motion be supported.

Reporting Person  - Corporate Management Group

At its meeting on 18 October 2018, the Council referred the following Notice of Motion to the Executive.

Councillor K Howard

“I propose that chewing gum recycling receptacles be placed at strategic locations around the town centre to (1) encourage more recycling and (2) reduce the amount of gum that gets dropped on the paving.

Chewing gum not only leaves unsightly, sticky spots on the paving but is also difficult and expensive to remove. There are companies (such as Gumdrop) that will provide the bins and do the recycling at a reasonable cost.”

Councillor Howard attended the meeting and spoke in support of the Motion.  Whilst recognising the deep cleansing regime in the Town Centre, Councillor Howard drew attention to the amount of gum outside of pedestrianised areas.  It was noted that the Portfolio Holder for Waste and Recycling, Councillor Mrs Hunwicks, and the Assistant Director (Place) would be meeting the Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy in January to ensure that the spirit of the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign was being pursued in Woking.

RECOMMENDED to Council

That the Motion be supported.