Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose: To refresh the current (adopted) Resources & Waste strategy for Cornwall as a result of the significant changes that have occurred in legislation, Government targets and the waste industry and inform Cabinet what these changes will mean to Cornwall Council and the residents of Cornwall.

Content: It was moved by Councillor Mould, seconded by Councillor Alvey and   RESOLVED:   1.  That the Resource and Waste Strategy 2025-2045, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.   2.  That the Strategy be formally reviewed, updated and approved at not less than five yearly intervals.   3.  That authority be delegated to the Service Director for Regulatory Services to:   (i)  make minor changes to the Strategy as may be required, such as updating tonnage information, detailing service developments and revising key performance indicators. (ii)  develop a Delivery Plan to support implementation of the Strategy; and (iii)  following adoption of the Waste Strategy Delivery Plan, to review and amend it on an annual basis, or as may otherwise be required, in consultation with the responsible Strategic Director and Portfolio Holder.