1. News of the Board and Stakeholder Group Helen Watson Sustainable Resources Board Co-ordinator

2. Sustainable Resources Board Overview Chaired by Lord Jack Cunningham Nine other Board members confirmed – two further private sector members are being sourced Private sector contributions of £100,000 – received ONE funding – provides a dedicated secretariat service Provision of in-kind support

3. Sustainable Resources Board Meeting Dates Board:- 11 th October 2010, plus AGM 2011 – 10th January, 4th April, 4th July and 3rd October (plus AGM) First Annual event – 10th March 2011 Stakeholder Group:- 16th November 1.30 – 4.30pm (at GO-NE) Proposed dates for 2011 1st March, 7th June, 6th September and 15th November

4. Sustainable Resources Board Resource Management Plan Production of Plan – primary aim for the Board To be produced in two stages:  Short, promotional document by autumn  RMP – approximately 32 pages & annexes

5. Sustainable Resources Board GIS Waste Mapping Tool Arising from Regional Waste Mapping Study – commissioned by Renew and undertaken by Arup Waste Mapping Report – information on waste arisings and available facilities GIS Tool – interactive portal for regional data

6. Sustainable Resources Board Other Developments North East Commercial & Industrial Waste Survey – now commissioned Five Task Groups established - provide specific technical information & advice to assist the Board. They are:-  Waste Flows and Data  Bio-waste  Plastics  Information and Communications  Construction and Demolition

7. Sustainable Resources Board Other Developments Attendance at Defra’s Waste Policies review at BIS Meeting with London Waste and Recycling Board’s Coordinator Planning NESRB’s first annual conference Marketing

8. News of the Board and Stakeholder Group Helen Watson Sustainable Resources Board Co-ordinator M:- 07795 062001 helen.watson@renew-cpi.com