Issue - items at meetings - Public Questions

(The closing date for receipt of public questions is 12 noon on 9 September 2010)

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35.1         The Cabinet Member reported that one question had been received from a member of the public.

35.2         Mr Pennington asked the following question:

“With reference to the new communal bins located at the edge of Baker's Bottom, there are 267 properties and bins have been located at the west ends of Canning Street, Hendon Street, Rochester Street (2 bins)  (inexplicably, none on Bute Street):
a: are 4 bins sufficient?

b: What is the walking maximum distance for each bin?

c: what are the arrangements for those residents who cannot get to the bins?

d: how many parking spaces have been taken over by the bins?”

35.3         The Cabinet Member gave the following response:

“Thank you for your question.  I shall take each of the points you have raised in turn.

Are 4 bins sufficient?  Since these bins have been introduced there has not been an overflow issue which would indicate the capacity created by 4 bins is sufficient.

What is the walking maximum distance for each bin?  The maximum walking distance is about 500 metres.

What are the arrangements for those residents who cannot get to the bins?  There is an assisted collection service provided for those residents who are physically unable to use the bins.

How many parking spaces have been taken over by the bins?  These bins take up 2 separate parking spaces.”

35.4         Mr Pennington asked the following supplementary question:

“Is there a protocol or guidance relating to the maximum walking distance expected for the location of communal bins ?”

35.5         The Assistant Director, City Services explained that bins were located as closely as possible to residents’ homes.  An assisted collection was available.  There was no specific protocol relating to distance.  This matter was considered on a case by case basis.