Decision details
Notice of Motion - Drinking Water Motion (Council, 22nd February 2018)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
At the meeting of Council held on 22nd February 2018, Members received a notice of motion calling on the Council to work in partnership to promote the availability of water refill points in Southend and to give consideration to ways that the public can access drinking water, in order to reduce the use and disposal of plastics in the town.
This had been proposed by Councillor Gilbert and seconded by Councillor McDonald.
Resolved:
1. That officers be requested to investigate the provision of a tap to the outside of the toilet block at City Beach, one of the Borough’s busiest areas, and to renew any taps that may need improvements.
2. That officers be requested to improve signposting for drinking water taps, as some are out of sight (the information can be added to the website, tourist information centre, and associated material on safety in the hot weather).
3. That the campaign generally be supported (via the Media team), whilst acknowledging the Council’s current activities.
Reasons for Decision:
To respond to the notice of motion.
Other Options:
None
Note: This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to: Place Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cllr Cox
Publication date: 16/03/2018
Date of decision: 13/03/2018
Decided at meeting: 13/03/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 24/03/2018
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