Agenda item

The Chairman introduced the update of the policy work that has been carried out over the summer for the Environment, Economy, Housing & Transport Board. He particularly brought Members attention  to the updates on the impact on Chinese restrictions on waste imports and the importance of this issue.

Regarding Members interest in the current position with incinerators Eamon Lally, Principal Policy Adviser, emphasised that more would come out on this in the waste strategy. In the discussion that followed, Members also expressed an interest in an update on the waste strategy at the next meeting of the Board.

Decision

Members noted the contents of the report.

Actions

Officers to ensure the December EEHT Board meeting focuses on Waste.