Council and democracy

Approval to enter into a formal competitive tender process for the disposal of Household Waste.

The Cabinet Member for Environment informed her fellow Cabinet Members that over the previous weekend an event called the Great British Spring Clean was held, during which 313 additional bags of rubbish were collected.

She continued by thanking all of the volunteers who took part in the event.

Councillor Tolson then presented the report, which outlined the Councils waste disposal contracts. It was explained that the Council had support from a specialist waste consultant, who had advised on terms in relation to contractor contracts. 

The Cabinet Member further commented that it was necessary for contractors to meet their obligations and for a professional and efficient service to be provided.

Councillor Hebb, welcomed the report and thanked the Thurrock Gazette for their coverage of the Great British Spring Clean.

Councillor S.Little thanked all of the volunteers who supported the event, especially those in the rural wards within the borough.

The Leader remarked that the work undertaken by residents over the weekend particularly on the A1089, put Highways England and their contractors to shame. He thanked all residents who took part in the Great British Spring Clean.

Councillor Gledhill continued by stating he was pleased the contracts were being looked at and not just being extended.

RESOLVED:

To delegate authority for the tender and subsequent award of waste disposal contracts as set out in para 2.4 to the Corporate Director of Environment and Place in consultation with the  Cabinet Member for Environment for a period of up to 7 years, to the aggregate value of approximately £16-18 million.

Reason for Decision - as stated in the report

This decision is subject to call-in