The need for a new generation of waste management / resource recovery facilities is of interest and concern to everyone. The implementation of the RWP 1st Review will have a significant impact upon individuals, communities and businesses for many years to come and it was therefore imperative that all those interests had an opportunity to take part in a dialogue about the content of the Plan.
The three regions in Wales jointly commissioned ‘Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited’ to carry out a comprehensive publicity and consultation programme in order to communicate the regional level issues; to explore stakeholder and public opinion on the alternative choices at this strategic level; and to meet the statutory requirements.
The RWP 1st Review Consultation Draft (September 2007) – along with a variety of technical background documents – was published for consultation in October 2007. The consultation period ran for 10 weeks from 15th October 2007 to 24th December 2007.
Regional consultation activities during the formal period included:
- An official launch and press conference during the Cylch (Wales Community Recycling Network) Conference in Cardiff – including a speech by Jane Davidson AM, Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing;
- Four press releases – 108 media outlets were contacted and media coverage included a BBC Wales Today News headline story, a BBC Radio Wales interview and a BBC Politics Show interview;
- A further press conference at an Anaerobic Digestion plant;
- Availability of a ‘Themes Document’ summarising the main themes of the Plan;
- A website with an on-line survey and consultation documents for download;
- A random postal survey of 3,700 households in the region;
- An industry day for major waste producers and the waste management industry;
- A strategic stakeholder day for representatives of public, private and not-for-profit sector bodies primarily involved in waste, the environment and planning;
- A series of three focus group meetings to which a large number of organisations were invited to send a representative;
- Partner organisations were asked to publicise the consultation through their websites and other media; and
- The offer of a community group meeting to each Unitary Authority within their area with a group of their choosing – where Hyder attended to make a presentation and receive feedback. Six meetings were conducted.
These activities amounted to the largest consultation and debate in the region to date on the way forward for selecting and siting the future network of waste management facilities.
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South West Wales Consultation Themes Document (October’07) – pdf
The Consultation Report and Consultation Addendum Report
The Consultation Report produced by Hyder Consulting contained recommendations structured in accordance with the 5 key themes of the ‘Themes Document’:
- Theme 1: The Regional Waste Plan 1st Review;
- Theme 2: The Need for Waste Facilities;
- Theme 3: Technology Options;
- Theme 4: The Appraisal Process; and
- Theme 5: The Implications for Planning.
South West Wales Regional Waste Plan 1st Review Consultation Report (Feb’08) – pdf
South West Wales Regional Waste Plan 1st Review Consultation Report (Executive Summary) (Feb’08) – pdf
The subsequent Consultation Addendum Report produced by the RWG contained agreed responses to the consultation feedback – including each of the recommendations in the Consultation Report – together with the changes to be made to the Plan in light of the feedback and responses.
South West Wales Regional Waste Plan 1st Review Consultation Addendum Report (March’08) – pdf
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