Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision Made

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose: This report will set out the options for the route to recommission the services from April 2025.  A further report will come forward in March 2027 to consider options for the specification of the services.

Content: RESOLVED –   That the Council remains in partnership with Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for the delivery of the provision of the household waste and recycling collection and street cleansing services be approved.   That contracting out remains the Council’s preferred commissioning model for the delivery of the provision of the household waste and recycling collection and street cleansing services be approved.   That a further report is presented to Cabinet to allow for the consideration of key service specification issues and the proposed procurement process for the delivery of the provision of the household waste and recycling collection and street cleansing services be approved.    REASON FOR DECISION: Continuing in partnership with Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council would be commercially attractive and generate savings based on scale.