Decision details

DECISIONS

The Cabinet:

i)     Noted the progress and outcomes of the existing two food waste collection round trials and agree to continue these for a further 12 months from September 2021.

ii)    Approved an extension of a further two rounds for a 12 month period from September 2021 at a cost of £300,000 and that this be funded from the Cabinet Reserve but subject to the following:

a.    Full Council approval on 9^th February 2021 of the mainstreaming of the current 2 Food Waste Recycling rounds into base budgets at a cost of £300,000 (including the associated necessary savings to fund it).

b.   Full Council approval on 9^th February 2021 of the Capital Scheme to fund the associated Capital Costs of £340,000 which includes 2 additional waste vehicles, additional bins and receptacles plus project costs.