Jackie Hook

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Funding Threat to Refurnish Furniture Reuse Project

by Jackie Hook on 10 March, 2019

The Conservatives Are Failing On Recycling Again
Quietly behind the scenes we have learnt that DCC and TDC are planning to cease payments they make to Refurnish, which supports community sector furniture reuse projects. Currently Refurnish, receive £62 per tonne for furniture diverted from the waste stream. Conservatives plan to cease this payment altogether. This puts under threat 50 paid and 200 volunteer positions across the County and the provision of affordable furniture for those on low incomes. Don’t believe the Conservatives when they say they support those on low incomes and recycling. This is one of many examples which shows that simply isn’t the case. There is a consultation (link below) on the proposals, which runs to April 5th. Let them have your views.  https://new.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/categories/waste/

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