Decision details

To gain authorisation and agreement from Cabinet for Officers to proceed with various initiatives outlined at February 2018 Council, as follows:

1.    To conduct a feasibility study for the potential of drinking water fountains

2.    To develop guidance for developers on the provision of underground bins.

3.    To agree in principle support for Electric Vehicle feasibility study

(Key decision):

(1) To agree match-funding of up to £5,000 for the provision of drinking water at Newhaven skate park.

(2) To authorise the Strategy & Partnership Lead, Quality Environment, to conduct a desk-based feasibility study for the potential of free drinking water provision within council-owned parks and in other public places within Lewes district, working with partners and stakeholders.

(3) To agree to support the national ‘Refill’ campaign through social media and as appropriate.

(4) To authorise the Strategy & Partnership Lead, Quality Environment, to develop guidance for developers on the provision of underground bins, as part of the wider sustainability planning policy review.

(5) To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Impact, to bid for funding, supported by an appropriate business case, to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and infrastructure, working with partners and other local authorities.

(6) To authorise the Strategy & Partnership Lead, Quality Environment, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Impact, to prepare a Sustainability Policy, to provide a framework for council activities for agenda item 15 consideration and approval at Cabinet later in the year.

(7) To note the launch and progress to date of the ‘Single-Use Plastics’ project.