The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.
The Chair noted that this was a good example of policy being developed at short notice due to the Environment Agency activating guidance.
The Chair thanked officers for their work, noted that the guidance would be continually monitored for changes, and agreed to the recommendations.
RESOLVED to:
a) Approve the utilisation of the residual waste treatment contract for the treatment of Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating containing Persistent Organic Pollutants and,
b) Delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Highways in Consultation with the Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer to enter into any necessary documentation with Viridor Oxfordshire Limited to secure such utilisation