Purpose

To seek Cabinet’s approval to delegate
authority to the Corporate Director of Place and Section 151
Officer, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Parks
and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene and Executive Councillor
for Finance and Resources, to pursue the procurement of equipment
and onward delivery of the separate weekly food waste collection
service by April 2026.

Decision

The Cabinet has delegated authority to the
Corporate Director of Place and Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Councillor for Parks and
Countryside, Waste and Street Scene and Executive Councillor for
Finance and Resources, to pursue the procurement of equipment and
onward delivery of the separate weekly food waste collections
project to meet the Government mandated deadline of April 2026.

Reasons for the decision

As outlined in the report.

Alternative options considered

As outlined in the report.