The report provided an update on progress with the Waste Services Contract following the introduction of opportunities for new and improved recycling services on 30 September 2019. The report outlined progress against the key aims of the new service and actions taken by the Council and Urbaser to address outstanding contract performance issues.
Following Consideration by the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Environment Services resolved that:
(1) achievement of the new service to date against the stated improvement aims be noted;
(2) actions taken by both Urbaser and the Council to improve contract performance be noted and the outcomes of the Contract Action Plan be closely monitored;
(3) the roll-out of new services to Flats and the Communal Bin Stores and the subsequent reduction in bring bank sites be delayed until the collection arrangements are delivered in accordance with the contract requirements; and
(4) detailed performance information be reported to future meetings of the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board.