Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2025

Purpose: Seeking cabinet approval to award a contract to construct and develop a new waste management centre at Blandford, using the Dorset Highways Works Term Service Contract, within the approved capital funding.  

Content: (a)    That the award of a contract to construct and develop a new waste management centre at Blandford, using Dorset Highways Works Term Service Contract within the approved capital funding, be approved.   (b)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Services and the Section 151 Officer to agree the contract terms.   Reason for the decision To deliver works to secure critical infrastructure in Blandford for the development of a strategic waste transfer facility in central Dorset which will provide the capacity to maximise the benefits of operational efficiency and resilience to provide business continuity.