Issue - meetings

That (A) the development of an outline Business Case with North Herts District Council as detailed in paragraphs 2.10 - 2.11 of the report submitted, be approved; and

(B)     a report be brought back to the Executive in Spring 2015 to include an outline Business Case with the objective of obtaining approval of both Councils to proceed to the next stage of jointly procuring these services and specifically on how this joint project will be controlled and managed and the governance arrangements once the joint contract has been awarded.

The Executive Member for Community Safety and Environment submitted a report seeking authority for Officers to produce an outline business case to evaluate the possibility of a joint Waste Collection and Street Cleansing contract with North Herts District Council.  This would assess the implications to both Authorities in improving the cost effectiveness of these services.

The Executive Member referred to continuing financial pressures and the need to explore all avenues to achieve the best possible service for the least cost.  To this end, he proposed that Officers explore a joint arrangement with North Herts District Council and referred to the window of opportunity that current contract cycles presented.  He emphasised that current standards of service would not be compromised. 

The Executive approved the recommendations as now detailed.

RESOLVED - that (A) the development of an outline Business Case with North Herts District Council as detailed in paragraphs 2.10 - 2.11 of the report submitted, be approved; and

(B)       a report be brought back to the Executive in Spring 2015 to include an outline Business Case with the objective of obtaining approval of both Councils to proceed to the next stage of jointly procuring these services and specifically on how this joint project will be controlled and managed and the governance arrangements once the joint contract has been awarded.