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Minutes:
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.