Issue - meetings

To seek permission to purchase 30 replacement litter bins from the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee’s repairs and renewals fund.

The Committee received a report requesting permission to purchase 30 replacement litter bins from the Nonsuch Park Joint Management Committee’s repairs and renewals fund.

A presentation was given by Epsom and Ewell Councils Streetcare Manager.

The following points were raised by Councillors:

Recycling

Members spoke about the possibility of having separate bins for dog waste, and highlighted risk of contamination that would come with it.

Extra bins

Councillors spoke about the possibility of proposing purchasing 2 extra bins funded by the money saved through not choosing to have logos. This was formally considered and support was expressed for such a proposal.

Relocation of bins

It was highlighted that the proposed relocation of bins will make collections easier and swifter, as the new locations are around the outskirts of Nonsuch Park as opposed to deep within the Park.

Litter picking

Councillors noted the implications involved with regular litter picks. Each kit costs the Joint Management Committee £25, and are currently only available to volunteers in Epsom due to costs to deliver to Sutton volunteers. Councillors spoke about the possibility of using the Nonsuch Park Café as a drop-off and collection service to pick up the litter picking kits.

Following consideration, Committee Members resolved that the Committee:

(1)      Approved the request to purchase 30 replacement litter bins funded from the repairs and renewals fund as set out in paragraph 3.1

(2)      Considered whether the litter bins should have a logo on them or not, and selected the following option:

Option 1: Derby Standard bins with ashtrays, gold and green, with laser cut text.

A further proposal was made to purchase two extra bins funded by the money saved from not choosing to have logos. This was agreed unanimously.