Decision details

The Executive Director submitted a report updating members on the recent substantial operational difficulties with the performance of Ward Recycling Ltd, the contractor that delivers the Council’s kerbside waste recycling service. As a result, the contractual arrangements required urgent consideration by members.

The report provided details of the proposed action regarding the kerbside waste recycling service and the contract between the Council and Ward Recycling Ltd, taking into account legal and financial advice.

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the substantial operational difficulties that the Council has experienced with the performance of Ward Recycling Ltd in their delivery of the kerbside waste recycling service be noted.

2.    That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, to take the proposed action set out in the officer’s report regarding the kerbside waste recycling service and the contract between Chesterfield Borough Council and Ward Recycling Ltd, taking into account timely legal and financial advice.

3.    That, in accordance with paragraph 14.15 of the Council's Scrutiny Procedure Rules, it be determined that the recommendations at paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 of the officer’s report constitute an urgent decision exempt from call-in for scrutiny by urgency as the legal documentation consequent to these recommendations needs to be in place as soon as practicable after Cabinet approval.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

The performance of Ward Recycling Ltd in their delivery of the kerbside waste recycling service has been deteriorating over recent months. Despite many attempts to support the contractor to improve the service, difficulties are continuing and it has become necessary for the Council to urgently consider the contractual arrangements.