Purpose

Summary

The Council is contractually obligated under the 2017 Settlement Agreement between the London Borough of Barnet, North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and London Energy Ltd (LEL) (as varied on 14 August 2018, 14 October 2020, 24 November 2023 and pursuant to a further deed of variation which is in an agreed form and is awaiting signature by NLWA/LEL) to jointly appoint an Independent Certifier as part of the delivery of a fully operational replacement Waste Transfer Station (WTS). In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, the Council is liable for the costs of the appointment. The independent Certifier’s role is to witness and certify tests and undertake defect inspections.

This appointment is a replacement for SLR Environmental Ltd who withdrew from providing the Independent Certifier services, citing potential conflict of interest.

Decisions

To authorise the Council entering into a joint appointment along with the other parties to the Settlement Agreement (NLWA & LEL) of an Independent Certifier.