Solihull Council

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Joint Strategic Waste Management

(1)           The Cabinet Member:

Noted and commented on the draft joint strategic review of Waste Report and Executive Summary.

Endorsed the key principles as follows:

Continued commitment to Energy from Waste through the Coventry and Solihull Waste to Energy Plant.

Work in partnership to develop integrated and holistic waste management strategies.

To explore new contract arrangement with Coventry and Solihull Waste Disposal Company Limited whilst reviewing the current management/financial arrangements of the LAWDC.

To abandon the current PFI OBC and advise DEFRA to this effect.

(2)           Approved the development of a high level action plan to address the following:

Strategic direction.

Service development.

Customer services and community participation.

Waste management operations.

To provide an update in respect of activity to consider future arrangements for waste management in Coventry and Solihull and to approve the proposed action to progress the project.

13 September 2005

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Petition – Bickenhill Lane, Marston Green

To receive the petition signed by 12 residents in respect of the provision of strong trees and shrubs to stop ball games, cycling and youths gathering in large numbers;

To note and approve combined multi agency approach to achieving a mutually acceptable solution;

To install “keep off the grass signs” and planting; and

To receive a further report in November 2005.

To receive a petition signed by 12 residents in respect of the provision of strong trees and shrubs to stop ball games, cycling and youths gathering in large numbers.

13 September 2005

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Petition – Footpath between Berwicks Lane and Dawley Crescent

To receive the petition signed by 16 residents bringing attention to the increased amount of anti-social behaviour in the footpath from Dawley Crescent / Hamar Way to Berwicks Lane; and

To endorse earlier decisions taken on 22 February 2005.

To receive a petition signed by 16 residents bringing attention to the increased amount of anti-social behaviour following the opening of the pathway from Dawley Crescent/Hamar Way to Berwicks Lane.

13 September 2005

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Petition – Damson Parkway Play Area

To receive the petition signed by 251 Damson Wood Infant School parents, pupils and teachers;

To note the concerns raised by Cllr Hawkins; and

To note and approve proposed action.

To receive a petition signed by 251 Damson Wood Infant School parents, pupils and teachers expressing sadness at the vandalism of the local park off Luddington Road and requesting the installation of a high fence and overnight locking.

13 September 2005

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Petition – Jobs Close Park

To receive the petition signed by 70 residents in respect of Jobs Close Park car park; and

To note and approve proposed action.

To receive a petition signed by 70 residents requesting action be taken to stop Jobs Close car park being vandalised and utilised by youths and to stop cars speeding down Longdon Road.

13 September 2005

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Petition – Elm Farm Avenue

To receive the petition; and

To note and approve proposed action.

To receive a petition signed by 41 residents expressing concern about the amount of rubbish that has been allowed to build up on the corner of Elm Farm Avenue and Station Road.

13 September 2005

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Meriden Public Conveniences

To note the earlier action plan recommended in respect of Meriden public conveniences in the Cabinet Member report dated 22^nd January 2003; and

In the event that full management and maintenance responsibility is not transferred to approve action originally proposed.

To seek Cabinet Member endorsement of action originally proposed in the Best Value Review of public conveniences in respect of Meriden toilets.

13 September 2005

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Tennis Customer Petition regarding the new tennis programme at Norman Green Tennis Centre

To agree that the proposals are implemented.

To be made aware of the customer's issues as expressed in a petition and measures taken to overcome their concerns.

13 September 2005

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Mobile, Homes and Housebound Library Service Review - Update

To agree to extend the period of the review and receive a final report outlining recommendations in November 2005.

To advise the Cabinet Member for Local Services of progress and emerging issues as a result of consultation with a range of stakeholders, and to seek approval for a change in the timetable for the completion of the review.

13 September 2005

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Provision of Kerbside Waste Paper Collection and Recycling 2005/08 – Award of Tender

To note progress of the procurement of the Provision of Kerbside Paper Collection and Recycling Contract; and

To receive letter for award of contract after 12^th September 2005.

To seek Cabinet Member approval to award the contract for Kerbside Waste Paper Collection and Recycling.

13 September 2005

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