Purpose

The report sets out the work
programme proposed to prepare the waste and recycling operations at
SEESL for new food waste collections in 2026 and presents plans for
communications and engagement with residents, for Cabinet’s
approval.

Content

(Key-decision):
 
1)   
To approve proposals to provide compostable caddy liners to
households.
 
2)   
To approve outline plans for the pilot and roll out of the new
service.
 
3)   
To approve the public engagement plans presented.
 
4)   
To note the requirement for the variation of the Council’s
contract with SEESL (South East Environmental Services Ltd) so that
SEESL can deliver the new service.
 
5)   
To authorise the Director Tourism and Place, in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for the Regulatory Services, Staff and
Performance, Enterprise and the Section 151 Officer (Director of
Finance and Performance):
 
(i)   
To carry out all necessary actions to negotiate and agree suitable
variations to the Council’s contract with SEESL; and
(ii)  
To sign or authorise the execution of all necessary documentation
for the implementation of the new service by SEESL.
 
6)   
To authorise the Director of Tourism and Place, in consultation
with the Cabinet member for Regulatory Services, Staff and
Performance, Enterprise, to develop and progress operational plans
to implement new service arrangements from Spring 2026.