Councillors Celebrate Success of 60-Ton Compost Giveaway, But Demand Fairer Scheme for All East Riding Communities

East Riding Liberal Democrats have welcomed the successful rollout of the council’s annual community recycling scheme, which saw 60 tonnes of free compost returned to local residents this May. However, party leaders are calling on the local authority to expand the scheme in the future, arguing that several communities are currently being left behind.

​The popular initiative, organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s (ERYC) waste and recycling team, distributed approximately 5,000 bags of compost across eight regional events in Pocklington, Beverley, Preston, Goole, Hornsea, Carnaby, Withernsea, and Driffield.

​From Brown Bins to Bloom: True Circular Recycling
​The initiative serves as a tangible example of the circular economy in action. In total, 60 tonnes of compost were given away, with each attending driver receiving two free bags.

​What makes the scheme unique is its source: the compost is made entirely from the food and garden waste collected from residents' brown bins throughout the year.

​"Residents across the East Riding have shown tremendous commitment to recycling, so it’s only right that they see the benefits returned to their communities," "This compost giveaway is a great example of how recycling can be turned into something useful, helping local gardeners while reducing waste and supporting a greener East Riding." Cllr Phil Redshaw, ERYC Lib Dem Environment Spokesperson

"Left Behind": Calls to Fix Geographical Gaps
​Despite the success of the May events, the Liberal Democrats believe the council can and should go further to ensure all taxpayers benefit from the initiative. Under the current schedule, several major areas, including Cottingham and Hessle were completely excluded from the collection points.

​Lib Dem representatives are now pushing the council for a more balanced and widespread distribution network next year, pointing out that residents in missed areas are missing out on the rewards of their own recycling efforts.

​"I'm personally disappointed that there is nothing local to our area again this year," . "We used to get annual compost drops, but nothing for a few years now." Cllr Margot Sutton 

​Cllr Sutton confirmed that the Lib Dem team has already taken action to address the imbalance. "We have emailed ERYC about this, and they promise they will review future plans."

​As the council looks ahead to next year, the challenge will be balancing the high demand for this green initiative with calls for fairer geographic access across the entire East Riding region.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Community Voices Must Be Heard on New “Clean Air” Solar Mega-Project

Image
​The East Riding Liberal Democrats are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the newly rebranded Clean Air Solar Farm. While we are committed to a greener future and achieving net-zero, we believe that large-scale infrastructure projects must work with our local communities, not be imposed upon them from Whitehall. ​The proposal, a 500MW evolution of the previous "Kingfisher" project, is now being spearheaded by PS Renewables and Ørsted Onshore. Spanning two massive sites near Beverley, Lockington, and Walkington, the scale of this project is undeniable,it aims to power 160,000 homes. However, its classification as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) means the final say rests with the Secretary of State in London, bypassing the local planning control of East Ridingn of Yorkshire Council (ERYC). ​"There is a Limit": Protecting Our Rural Landscape ​The Liberal Democrats have a clear national policy to generate ...
Read more

Mayor Campbell’s £1.2m Recruitment Fiasco: A "Chaotic and Costly" Waste of Taxpayer Cash

Image
The East Riding Liberal Democrats are demanding answers after it was revealed that Mayor Luke Campbell has blown over £1.1 million on recruitment consultants, yet has failed to secure a permanent leadership team for the Combined Authority. ​Despite a staggering spend of £1,177,159 on outside agencies, the Mayor’s office remains in a state of flux. While nine executive roles, boasting salaries between £110,000 and £170,000; were advertised late last year, the public is still waiting for news of any confirmed appointments. ​ High Salaries, Zero Results ​The scale of the proposed payroll is eye-watering. The taxpayer is expected to foot the bill for a suite of high-level executives, including: ​Chief Executive: £170,000 ​Director of Legal Office: £150,000 ​Director of Finance: £150,000 ​Director of Strategy: £145,000 ​Five Senior Directors: £110,000 each ​The recruitment process has dragged on since February. The post of Director of Finance alone has seen three separate interv...
Read more

A Beacon of Hope for Our Youth: Reflecting on the DIY SOS Cherry Tree Big Build.

Image
​Last night, viewers across the country and many of us here in East Yorkshire, tuned in to BBC One to witness a moment of pure community magic. The DIY SOS: Big Build special for the Cherry Tree Youth Hub was a heart-swelling reminder of what can be achieved when a community refuses to take "no" for an answer. ​For years, the youth of the Cherry Tree area have been the forgotten face of local provision. Since the pandemic, they were forced to meet in a gazebo in a park, enduring the biting East Yorkshire winters while waiting for a place to call their own. Last night, the world finally saw the result of the "Big Build" that changed everything. ​Community Spirit vs. Council Inaction ​For the Liberal Democrats, this project is a testament to local resilience. While we have consistently campaigned for better youth provision, it was the "wonderful people" of Beverley, alongside Nick Knowles, the Gladiators, and hundreds of local tradespeople, who stepped in to...
Read more