Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Mr George Bernard (Boston Borough Council).

There were no declarations of interest at this point in the meeting.

It was commented that the statement which was made at the meeting on 9 June 2016 in relation to the Partnership not being able to discuss certain contracts at its meetings, owing to the current legal position with regards to those contracts, should be included within the minutes.

RESOLVED

That the minutes from the meeting held on 9 June 2016 be approved, subject to the inclusion of the above.

There were no partner updates.

Note: A document from the Environment Agency was circulated, for information, which provided further information on the Fire Prevention Plan Guidance (Minute 1g from the meeting on 9 June 2016 refers).

The Partnership was advised that a letter had been received from the Interim Chair of Hampshire's Waste Partnership, Project Integra (as detailed at Appendix A to the report) in relation to Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) and Recycling Rates.  A letter from the Partnership supporting Project Integra's position on the inclusion of IBA in recycling rates was attached at Appendix B.

The letter sought the support of the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership in presenting the following point of view to the relevant Government Ministers:

·       The UK should be including all forms of IBA recycling in its calculation of the national recycling rate to ensure performance was based on the same practice as other EU member states;

·       There should be one standardised measure of recycling rate that was reported by the UK, individual countries of the UK, and individual local authorities, to allow for fair comparisons to be made;

·       The UK should support the case for IBA recycling to be included in relevant calculations as part of a drive to simplify definitions and standardise waste and recycling performance measures across the EU as part of the recently announced legislative proposals known as the Circular Economy Package.

RESOLVED

That the letter from the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership, as attached at Appendix B, be endorsed.

The Partnership received an update on the work of the Officer Working Group.

Reference was made to the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership Audit, which would be discussed by the Partnership during an informal workshop on 15 September 2016.  The Partnership would receive the final report from the Audit at a future meeting, for approval.

RESOLVED

That the update be noted.

Consideration was given to a report concerning the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership Adult – Draft Report.

RESOLVED

(1)  That the report be received.

(2)  That an informal workshop be held to discuss the findings and to agree any actions and timescales.

(3)  That the final report be presented to the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership at its meeting on 24 November 2016, for approval.