Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor L Haysey.

The Leader referred to the recent sad news that Councillor J Hedley had passed away and spoke of his dedication as a ward representative and enthusiasm and vigour as a former Chairman of the Audit Committee.

This being the last Executive meeting before the District Council elections, the Leader paid tribute to Councillor R L Parker for his service over many years.  He referred to his knowledge of housing matters and the enthusiasm he had shown for the health agenda.

Councillor R L Parker responded by referring to Members and Officers, past and present, of all political persuasions, with whom he had enjoyed working with.  He thanked the Executive and wished the Council well for the future.

Finally, the Leader referred to the impending departure of Philip Hamberger and thanked him for his work, particularly on the C3W programme.  Councillor M Wood also thanked him.

The Executive Member for Community Safety and Protection submitted a report seeking authority to adopt the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership Inter-Authority Agreement.

The Executive noted the history of the partnership arrangements as detailed in the report now submitted.  The Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) was a legally binding agreement which confirmed previous agreements between the County Council and the 10 District and Borough Councils on funding, collection services and long-term disposal arrangements.  The Executive Member detailed the benefits that adopting the IAA would bring.

In response to questions, the Executive Member and the Director of Customer and Community Services clarified a number of issues in respect of the new waste processing facility, the new refuse and recycling contract due to commence in May 2011 and trade waste.  The Executive was reminded that a task and finish group had looked at trade waste issues.

The Executive recommended the proposals as now detailed.

RECOMMENDED – that (A) the Draft Hertfordshire Waste Partnership Inter-Authority Agreement, as now submitted, be approved; and

(B)      the Director of Customer and Community Services, in consultation with Executive Member for Environment and Conservation, be authorised to approve minor changes on behalf of the Council.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 March 2011.

RESOLVED – that the Minutes of the Executive meeting held on 8 March 2011, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Leader.