Purpose

This report provides update to Cabinet on
progress with the culture change and service improvement programme
for Environmental Services. The programme of work follows the KC
report published in November 2023, that exposed a toxic culture and
significant and systemic issues to be addressed within the
service.

Content

That Cabinet:

1)          
Agrees to note this update report, having indicated
its support of the further efforts to ensure lasting changes in the
culture of Environmental Services so that residents see visible
improvements and benefits.

 

2)          
Approves a Service Recovery Programme investment
budget of £0.892m for 2025/26 (£0.532m revenue and
£0.360m capital), the funding of which is outlined in the
financial implications, enabling the service to continue to drive
the change needed.

 

3)          
Notes the investment of £3.875m required in
2025/26 to purchase replacement Environmental Services vehicles
including vehicles for food waste collection.