The Issues and Options consultation was carried out in several parts: the first in autumn 2007 focused on the strategic aspects of developing a Waste Plan including consultation on aims and objectives, the second in 2008 focused on built waste treatment facilities and the third in spring 2009 focused on residual waste disposal facilities, such as landfill.
During these earlier stages of public consultation additional sites were brought forward by the waste industry and landowners. The process for assessing any site being considered as part of the Waste Plan includes a desk based assessment, site visit and a sustainability appraisal and finally public consultation. These additional sites were subject to this site assessment process and public consultation during summer 2009.
Consultation on the Preferred Option Report will run for 8 weeks from Friday 13th November to Friday 8th January. The Preferred Option Report sets out the preferred policy direction to guide waste management and also the preferred sites for the waste facilities. The feedback we receive on the Preferred Option consultation will inform the production of the proposed plan at the next stage.
Copies of the Preferred Option Report are available at your local library or planning offices, alternatively you can access the report and all accompanying information on line at Joint Waste Development Plan web site or contact the Planning Team using the details below:
Planning Team, GMGU, Third Floor, Emerson House, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 0TE
Tel: 0161 779 6182