Decision details

Cabinet considered the report on the future Waste Strategy and the procurement of a new residual waste disposal contract. Members noted the need to review and update the Council’s approach in light of national policy changes, including recycling targets and new legislative requirements, and the importance of securing a cost-effective, resilient and sustainable disposal solution beyond the current contract.

RESOLVED (unanimously):

That the Cabinet

1.    Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Sustainability and Waste Management to:

a.    Take all necessary actions to undertake the strategic commissioning exercise.

b.    Take all necessary actions including engaging specialist legal, financial and technical support to reprocure the municipal waste disposal contract to provide continuity of access of suitable disposal facilities as part of the Council’s duty as the Waste Disposal Authority.

c.     Take all necessary actions to produce a revised Waste Strategy to 2035 including a detailed waste compositional analysis to provide up to date information on waste and recycling performance to date and carryout any required consultation.