Decision details

To approve amendments to delegations (and lease terms).

Matter for Decision

 

The report updated all Members on the development of a Shared Waste Service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, the principles of which were approved in July 2014 and October 2014.

 

Decision of the Leader

 

The Executive Councillor agreed:

 

     i.        To note the progress of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council towards to the development of a shared waste service, in particular:

a.   The creation of a single tier of senior management;

b.   Progress made towards co-location of the two Councils at the Waterbeach depot;

c.   Progress made on establishing a Single Waste Service and likely future developments.

 

    ii.        To delegate to the City Council Chief Executive the power to approve any changes necessary to the Council’s Scheme of Delegation arising from the changes reported in the officer’s report.

 

   iii.        To delegate to the Director of Environment the power to implement the changes to managerial arrangements arising from the changes reported in the Officer’s report.

 

Reason for the Decision

 

As set out in the Officer’s report.

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

 

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

 

The Committee received a report from the Director of Environment regarding a Shared Waste Service.

 

In response to Members’ questions the Director of Environment stated that:

 

     i.        Decisions regarding the Shared Waste service had previously been considered at the Environment Scrutiny Committee. However, the decision delegations were complicated. Further reports on this matter were expected to be brought back to this Committee later in the year.

    ii.        Staff had made constructive suggestions.

   iii.        Discussions with staff and unions were on-going regarding travel plans.

 

Councillor Herbert stated that he was committed to working with staff. He thanked the staff of the two authorities for their hard work in moving forward plans for a shared service. 

 

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.