Agenda item

Weston Mill Recycling Centre

Minutes:

Councillor Maddi Bridgeman proposed the motion on Weston Mill Recycling Centre. This was seconded by Councillor Riley.

 

An amendment to the motion was moved by Councillor Dann and seconded by Councillor Coker.

 

The amendment proposed was as follows:

 

We resolve to ask the Cabinet Member for the Environment and Street Scene, Councillor Sue Dann, to mobilise resources and plan to enable Weston Mill Recycling Centre to fully reopen from the 12th April when it is safe to do so – in line with the with the Government Roadmap and  be  driven by data not dates and  be considered in conjunction with the overall provision of  all waste collection and waste disposal services

This facility is valued by those residents living in the North and West of our city and provides an alternative Household Waste Recycling Centre for those who need to make essential journeys to dispose of waste.

We recognise the impact queuing may have on the network and have a series of contingency plans to prevent the level of traffic experienced following the reopening of Chelson Meadow last May, this is a demand led service and very weather dependant

We have seen the impact on Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre this past week, with long traffic queues. Such queues cause a detrimental effect to the road network, inconvenience to those living in this part of the city and is not aligned with our Climate Emergency as more and longer vehicular movements are being made necessary. The continued suspension of the Bulky Waste service, the advent of Spring and the removal of certain Covid restrictions will only increase the demand for the provision of PCC’s waste facilities. This reduced service is also with the back drop of increased Council tax.

 

After a debate the amendment was approved:

 

Votes for (30):

Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Pete Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler and Winter

 

Votes Against (22):

Councillors Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Carson, Cook, Darcy, Downie, Drean, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Patrick Nicholson, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Singh, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin and Wigens

 

Did not Vote/Absent (5):

Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).

 

Votes for: 30

Votes Against: 22

Abstentions: 0

No Vote/Absent: 5  

 

Councillor Rennie proposed to move to the vote. This was seconded by Councillor Pete Smith.

 

Votes for (30):

Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Buchan, Corvid, Coker, Dann, Derrick, Sam Davey, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, Laing, Sam Leaves, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Rennie, Pete Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Wheeler and Winter.

 

Votes Against (22):

Councillor Ball, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Carson, Cook, Darcy, Downie, Drean, Jordan, James, Johnson, Kelly, Mike Leaves,  Loveridge, Nicholson, Mrs Pengelly, Riley, Singh, Rebecca Smith, Ms Watkin and Wigens,

 

Did not vote/Absent (5):

Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).

 

Votes for: 30

Votes Against: 22

Abstentions: 0

No Vote/Absent: 5  

 

The vote on the substantive motion was carried as follows:

 

Votes for (51):

Councillors Allen, Mrs Aspinall, Mrs Beer, Mrs Bridgeman, Buchan, Corvid, Carson, Coker, Cook, Dann, Darcy, Derrick, Sam Davey, Downie, Drean, Evans OBE, Haydon, Goslin, Hendy, James, Jordan, Johnson, Kelly, Laing, Mike Leaves, Sam Leaves, Loveridge, Lowry, McDonald, Morris, Murphy, Neil, Nicholson, Parker-Delaz-Ajete, Penberthy, Mrs Pengelly, Rennie, Riley, Singh, Pete Smith, Rebecca Smith, Stevens, Jon Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tuffin, Tuohy, Vincent, Ms Watkin, Wheeler, Wigens, and Winter.

 

Votes Against (1):

Councillor Ball

 

Did not vote/Absent (5):

Councillors Ian Bowyer, Mrs Bowyer, Churchill, Deacon and Mavin (Lord Mayor).

 

Votes for: 51

Votes Against: 1

Abstentions: 0

No Vote/Absent: 5  

 

 

The substantive motion was carried.

 

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