Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.  That the draft single use plastic strategy for the council’s operational estate as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be agreed.

2.  That the responsibility for the implementation of the action plan set out in Appendix 2 of the report be delegated to the strategic director of housing and modernisation.

3.  That it also be noted the Fairer Future commitment to halving single use plastic across the borough and that a strategy to achieve this is currently being developed. The vital role of community groups in achieving this aim be recognised and it therefore be agreed that the council pledges to support all plastic free initiatives in the community.

4.  That it be agreed to have relevant members on the Plastic Free Communities steering committees. That Councillor Andy Simmons be nominated as the representative for Plastic Free East Dulwich and Councillor Jasmine Ali as the representative for Plastic Free Peckham.