Meeting documents

WDC Schedules of Individual Decisions
Monday, 2nd September, 2002

Schedules of Individual Decisions, 02-Sep-02

WYCOMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL

DECISIONS MADE BY INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBERS

OR KEY DECISIONS MADE BY OFFICERS

 

Schedule No: 15

Published: 2 September 2002

 
 

Part 1 (a)

Proposed Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

 

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 3 working days).  Any comments should be made to the Cabinet Member indicated in the Schedule by that date.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 1 (b)

Proposed Key Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

 

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 5 working days).  Any comments should be made to the Cabinet Member indicated in the Schedule by that date.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 2

Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

Schedule No. 13 (published 19 August 2002)

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days, i.e. 10 September 2002) unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

 

 

To introduce paper collection boxes to the remainder of the District (Zones 6-10) that are currently served by kerbside paper collection boxes

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Part 3

Key Decisions Proposed by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

 

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 5 working days). Any comments should be made to the Officer indicated in the Schedule by that date.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 4

Key Decisions taken by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

 

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days) unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 5

Urgent Decisions Taken

Page Nos

 

These decisions require urgent action and have been implemented.  They may be ‘called-in’ for post-implementation review.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 6

Executive Decisions Called-In from Last Schedule

Page Nos

 

None.
 

 

 

INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND
BACKGROUND PAPERS

 

This Schedule and reports relating to proposed decisions and decisions taken (other than those which contain exempt or confidential or other excepted information are deposited for public inspection at:

·

Reception, Queen Victoria Road Offices

·

Marlow Area Information Centre

Risborough Area Information Centre

·

The Council’s Website at www.wycombe.gov.uk

Background Papers can be inspected by contacting the officer named under each decision or proposed decision.

General enquiries about this schedule should be made to:- the Council Secretariat 01494 421214

 

 

 

This Schedule is issued by the Head of Corporate and Committee Administration, Council Offices, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe Bucks, HP11 1BB.

 
 

Part 2 – Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Portfolio: Customer Services

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment

Decision Number

Decision Taken

17/2002

(Title of Report): Introduction of Paper Boxes to Zones 6-10.

Ward(s) affected: Zones 6 - 10 includes Stokenchurch, Bolter End, Wheeler End, Piddington, Beacons Bottom, Radnage, Bledlow Ridge, West Wycombe, Downley, Sands, Princes Risborough, Bledlow, Monks Risborough, Kimbles, Longwick, Owlswick, Ellesborough, Dunsmore, Lacey Green, Loosley Row, Speen, Bryants Bottom, Hughenden Valley, Naphill, Walters Ash, Totteridge and Terriers area (including Amersham Hill), Desborough area, Booker, Castlefield, Cressex and Lane End.

Decision:

To introduce paper collection boxes to the remainder of the District (Zones 6-10) that are currently served by the kerbside paper collection scheme.

Reason for Decision:

Boxes have been successfully introduces to Zones 1,3, 4 and 5 following the trial in Zone 2 last year. They have been well received and increased the levels of participation. Capital provision has been made to complete the introduction and boxes make a positive contribution in working towards the recycling target of 20% by 2004 (currently 12%).

Consultation Undertaken:

Following the trial in Hazlemere a survey of the 6000 residents was carried out.  It produced a 37% response rate (2,192 replies).

Replies indicated that:

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98% of respondents use the boxes;(91% every fortnight; 7% every 4 weeks)

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2% said  they did not

 

In response to the question on ease of use they told us that:

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91% of residents found that the boxes had made it easier to use the service

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97% rate the convenience of boxes to be good or very good

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93% were satisfied or very satisfied with their box

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90% felt that the size of the box was about right but

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60% occasionally had excess paper to present alongside their box

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45% sometimes had problems lifting the boxes when full – to help combat this problem we recommend trying to take the box out lightly loaded to the collection point and then take extra material out separately

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90% found the zone calendar clear and easy to follow

 

Officer Contact:

Sally Wright: Tel No: (01494) 421454; Fax: (01494) 421118; Email: sally_wright@wycombe.gov.uk