Part IX Environmental functions
Waste
356AF1London Waste and Recycling Board
1
There shall be a body known as the London Waste and Recycling Board (referred to in this section and section 356B as “the Board”).
2
The objectives of the Board are to promote and encourage, so far as relating to Greater London,—
a
the production of less waste;
b
an increase in the proportion of waste that is re-used or recycled;
c
the use of methods of collection, treatment and disposal of waste which are more beneficial to the environment.
3
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Board may provide financial assistance to any person towards or for the purposes of—
a
the provision of facilities for or in connection with the collection, treatment or disposal of waste produced in Greater London;
b
conducting research into new technologies or techniques for the collection, treatment or disposal of waste;
c
securing, or assisting in securing, the performance of any function of a London borough council or the Common Council relating to waste.
4
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Board may provide advice on such matters as it thinks fit to any of the following—
a
the Mayor;
b
any London borough council;
c
the Common Council;
d
such other persons as the Board thinks fit.
5
In carrying out its functions under this section, the Board must—
a
act in accordance with the F2provisions of the London Environment Strategy dealing with municipal waste management;
b
act in general conformity with the spatial development strategy so far as relating to the collection, treatment and disposal of waste.
6
The Board may do anything that it thinks will facilitate, or is incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of its functions under subsections (2) to (4) above.
7
The Board does not have the power to borrow money.
8
The Secretary of State may issue to the Board guidance as to the exercise of its functions.
9
The Board shall have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (8) above.
10
Any reference in this section to the collection, treatment or disposal of waste includes a reference to the transport of waste for or in connection with that purpose.