Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor L Bones and seconded by Councillor I McAlpine that:
North Tyneside Council notes:
· The unacceptably high levels of fly-tipping across North Tyneside, which continue to be a significant environmental and financial burden on the council and residents.
· The long-running “Clean-up Days” that are currently organised in housing estates funded through the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). While these events have proven effective at reducing fly-tipping in areas where they operate, they are limited in scope and do not extend to all neighbourhoods within the borough, leaving gaps in coverage.
· Newcastle City Council’s “Pop-up Recycling Centres” initiative, which has successfully increased access to recycling facilities across the city, reducing the distance and effort required for residents to properly dispose of their waste and recyclables.
North Tyneside Council believes:
· That tackling the issue of fly-tipping requires the adoption of new and innovative approaches, especially in areas where existing waste management strategies don’t seem to work. The current clean-up initiatives, though beneficial, do not serve all areas equally, and new solutions must be explored to ensure borough-wide access to recycling services.
· The introduction of mobile, community-based “Pop-up Recycling Centres” could provide a flexible, convenient option for residents who may otherwise struggle to access static recycling centres. This approach could help reduce fly-tipping by offering regular, well-publicised opportunities for residents to dispose of their waste responsibly, closer to their homes.
· Expanding access to waste disposal facilities through pop-up centres would not only help combat illegal dumping but could also increase recycling rates, contributing to North Tyneside’s sustainability and waste reduction goals.
North Tyneside Council asks the Mayor and Cabinet to:
· Explore how a scheme of “Pop-up Recycling Centres” could be introduced across North Tyneside, including a detailed review of the Newcastle City Council model. This review should consider the frequency, locations, and types of waste accepted at the pop-up sites.
· Engage in a consultation process with residents, local businesses, and community groups to identify areas of highest need for improved waste disposal services and gauge public interest in the pop-up recycling scheme.
· Investigate potential funding streams to support the year-round operation of a pop-up recycling centres. This should include exploring external funding sources and how existing budgets such as Neet Streets can support this activity. Additionally, an assessment should be made of the potential cost savings from reduced fly-tipping, which could offset the costs of running the scheme.
· Request the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordination and Finance Committee examine and report on the review and engagement report and outcomes.
Councillors T Bailey, Linda Bell, Louise Bell, P Bunyan, B Burdis, S Burtenshaw, B Clark, K Clark, S Cox, J Cruddas, E Darke, L Darke, S Day, D Drummond, P Earley, S Graham, C Gray, I Grayson, T Hallway, J Harrison, A Holdsworth, J Hunter, N Huscroft, C Johnson, H Johnson, J Kirwin, F Lott, W Lott, L Marshall, A McMullen, J Montague, J Mudzingwa, T Mulvenna, M Murphy, T Neira, A Newman, K Nott, P Oliver, R O’Keefe, S Phillips, B Pickard, N Redfearn, W Samuel, J Shaw, A Spowart, M Thirlaway, J Walker, J Webster.
Votes for the Motion:
Councillors J Bartoli, L Bartoli, L Bones, J Johnsson, D Lilly, I McAlpine, C McGinty, Dr O Scargill, J Wallace.
The Motion was rejected by 48 votes to 9.