Issue - meetings

To consider the transformation of waste and recycling collection services and approve the implementation of the new waste collection services described.

Consideration was given to the transformation of waste and recycling collection services, and to the implementation of the services described.  The report outlined the current service provision, service design principles and the key operational matters surrounding the new services. 

The implementation of the proposed services would deliver premier waste collection services for the Council through a change of emphases; the Council’s primary waste services would be seen as recycling and composting, rather than residual waste.  The transformation would have a significant impact on the resources needed, and on the operational costs incurred, with substantial savings to be achieved.

RESOLVED

1. That the financial and operational benefits of the proposed new waste collection services, and the supporting procurement necessary to deliver the services successfully, be noted.

2. That approval be given to the implementation of the proposed new waste collection services as described, including the introduction of silver wheeled containers across Cheshire East, in accordance with the proposed timetable detailed in paragraph 10.6 of the report.

3. That the Capital Programme be updated at the next opportunity, to reflect the requirement for £437k to acquire containers, detailed in para.7.4 of the report, to be funded by prudential borrowing but repaid from revenue contributions already factored into the 2011/12 budget proposals and medium term financial strategy (para 7.1 of the report).