Issue details

Presentation of information on policy changes and project dependencies resulting in a proposed extension to the waste disposal contract interim arrangements and provide an update on the procurement strategy for approval by Cabinet.

An extensive engagement process was conducted in Autumn 2020 to formulate the Resources & Waste Strategy that sets out the future requirements for waste treatment, processing, and the necessary infrastructure to enable delivery of services. An engagement exercise was completed over Spring and Summer 2022 to test market appetite and discuss proposals to aid development of a Waste Procurement Strategy that is deliverable and attracts good competition.

The Procurement Strategy update has been formulated with further assessment and engagement with waste experts, a cross party member reference group, public scrutiny and it has also seen external challenge and review from the Government’s Infrastructure Projects Authority and DEFRA.

Engagement has confirmed that more time is needed to understand the requirements of emerging Government legislation and incorporate the approved changes to the Councils Resource & Waste Strategy that will require investment in the ageing waste infrastructure to ensure future operation.