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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).