A motion at a meeting of the Council asked officers to investigate the existing commercial waste management arrangements, with a view to looking at a new system.

The motion states: Council asks officers to explore and report on the feasibility of the following options in addition to any other methods considered as part of its exploration:

• Options and implications of a system of allocated time slots for commercial waste to minimise the time waste is placed on streets.

• Proposals for consulting with businesses and their service providers on any new arrangements.

• Options and implications of supporting businesses to adjust to any changes.

• Options and implications of compliance, including the use of Fixed Penalty Notices.

The motion, which was passed unanimously, was proposed by Councillor Janine Calikes and seconded by Councillor Andrea Cowan.