To consider a report that sets out the required action to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process for the delivery of a relocated Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on land adjacent to the existing operation.

The Council considered the recommendation of the Cabinet and the submitted report on funding for capital investment for the expansion of Torbay Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre, Paignton, to ensure the facilities were compliant and met central government directives.

A Liberal Democrat amendment was published prior to the meeting which was incorporated by Councillor Billings in his motion below.

Councillor Billings proposed and Councillor Fox seconded a motion, which was agreed (unanimously) by the Council as set out below:

1.       that Council delegate to the Chief Finance Officer the approval of the expenditure of monies (including by prudential borrowing if necessary) required to cover the acquisition of the land to enable the development of Waste Facilities for Torbay Council and associated statutory and non-statutory waste and recycling operations Street identified red on the plan attached at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, and any land, interests or rights as may be required for the scheme, either by agreement or by CPO, on the basis that there continues to be a clear business case for the development of waste facilities, which demonstrates how the monies are to be used, and how any prudential borrowing (if necessary) is to be repaid;  and

2.       that Council recommends to Cabinet that the Director of Pride in Place be requested to open up conversations with Devon County Council to explore the possibilities to enable Torbay Council residents to access the Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, to encourage greater recycling and responsible waste disposal, and reduce fly tipping in Torbay and the surrounding area.

To consider a report that sets out the required action to enable commencement of preparations for a possible Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process for the delivery of a relocated Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on land adjacent to the existing operation.