An initial public consultation on alternative future uses of the site was held between 20 September and 21 October 2013, and attracted 74 responses.

Having considered these responses, Shropshire Council officers feel that the recommendation to close the site is the most appropriate one.

A second phase of consultation is being held from Tuesday 12 November to Tuesday 24 December 2013 to provide further additional information about the proposed closure, and to give people more time to suggest alternatives that also meet the outcomes the council is looking to achieve.

The consultation – and a supporting briefing note giving detailed additional information – can be found online.

Larry Wolfe, Shropshire Council’s head of waste management, said:

“We’d like to thank everyone who submitted responses during the first phase of consultation into the future of the Coder Road amenity skip site. Having considered these responses, and reviewed the information presented in our initial business case, we feel the most reasonable course of action is to recommend closure of the site.

“To ensure that the decision-making process is fully informed we are carrying out a second phase of consultation, to obtain further suggestions and information that will help clarify the council’s position on this matter.”

A final decision on the site’s future is due to be made in January 2014 by Councillor Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for waste management.