The subject of the decision:

This report sought Cabinet approval for a comprehensive review of the Council’s waste services to inform future strategic delivery. The preparation of a new Waste Management Strategy was an action in the Council’s Business Plan.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the procurement of external support was required as the Council did not have the internal technical expertise or resources for this work.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     a comprehensive review of waste services and the production of a Waste Management Strategy for the Council be undertaken and the funding to facilitate this process be agreed; and

(2)     provision be made for £98,000 from the Council’s One-Off Fund.