Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
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COUNCIL MINUTES<br />
28 AUGUST 2012<br />
COUNCIL DECISION:<br />
Moved by Cr Bradley, seconded by Cr Pelczar<br />
That:-<br />
(i)<br />
(ii)<br />
the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> supports the immediate introduction <strong>of</strong> a Cash for<br />
Containers Scheme for Western Australia;<br />
<strong>Council</strong> considers that a Cash for Containers Scheme will have the following<br />
benefits for our <strong>Town</strong> by:<br />
• Reducing litter<br />
• Increasing the recycling rate<br />
• Providing community benefits, such as a funding source for community<br />
groups, and,<br />
• Making the Polluter Pay: with a Cash for Containers Scheme, the costs are<br />
borne by the producer and direct consumer, rather than the whole community;<br />
(iii)<br />
<strong>Council</strong> lends it support to the campaign for the introduction <strong>of</strong> a Container Deposit<br />
Scheme. In order to indicate its position, the Chief Executive Officer is instructed<br />
to write to the following:<br />
• Hon. Dr Elizabeth Constable MLA, Member for Churchlands;<br />
• Hon. Giovanni (John) Mario Castrilli MLA, Minister for Local Government;<br />
• Hon. Colin James Barnett MLA BEc (Hons), MEc, Premier;<br />
• advising them <strong>of</strong> <strong>Council</strong>s's support for this proposal.<br />
Lost 2/7<br />
For:<br />
Against:<br />
Crs Bradley and Carr<br />
Mayor Withers, Crs Grinceri, King, Langer, MacRae, Pelczar and Walker<br />
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