Purpose

For the Portfolio Holders to
approve resources to enable the Council to meet the Simpler
Recycling legislation. Due to  extremely
short lead times, resources need to be put in place to afford a
start date of 1 April 2025.
 

Decision

Agreed that the
Portfolio Holder:
 

Confirms for the Council to deliver the additional Simpler
Recyling Service to businesses in
Newark & Sherwood District;
Note the inclusion of provision in the Capital Programme Budget
2025/6 to 2028/9 for the  purchase of a food waste vehicle in
anticipation of approval by the Portfolio Holder; and
Note the increase in the establishment by 1 driver from 2025/26,
already in the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Setting for 2025/26
in anticipation of approval by the Portfolio Holder.