Issue - meetings

The Head of Operations submitted a report on the progress made in relation to the Shared Waste and Street Cleansing Service with North Herts District Council.  She explained that a tender document for the service would be published in early October 2016.

In response to a query from Councillor R Cheswright regarding the projected savings to be achieved, the Head of Operations explained that a lot of the work undertaken addressed the optimisation of the service. 

Councillor M Freeman asked Officers to ensure that the new contract addressed Members’ issues previously outlined. 

The Chairman reminded Members that the Task and Finish Group had already undertaken a thorough review of the waste collection, recycling and street cleaning services in advance of the new contract.

The Committee noted the current progress of the Shared Waste Collection and Street Cleansing project.

RESOLVED – that the progress of the Shared Waste Collection and Street Cleansing project be noted.