Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director of Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director of Environment, concerning the approval for the implementation of the City of London’s Circular Economy Framework.

A Member queried how the framework would be enforced. The response was that a key issue would be the creation of a market for regenerated materials, which included facilitating this within the planning process. There were multiple platforms currently in existence for regenerated materials, and the City Corporation could help facilitate the market and reduce the stigma on used materials in the industry.

It was suggested that the number of “Give and Take” days be increased, to provide more opportunities for residents to give away items they no longer needed and take thing they may have a use for. The response was that these days were frequently well attended but would ultimately depend on the resource available to run more.

Finally, it was said that the Circular Economy Framework concerned changing the mindset surrounding used materials, to ensure that it did not become waste.

RESOLVED – That Members approve the implementation of the Circular Economy Framework and the associated Action Plan 2024-2027.