Purpose

To consider the
review of CBC’s Waste and Recycling Services

Content

RESOLVED THAT:
 

1.   
Cabinet agrees that from Friday 10 January 2025
the Swindon Road recycling centre will undergo a prolonged closure
in order for a full options appraisal to be undertaken on the
future of the Swindon Road Depot and the Household Recycling
Centre. The options appraisal will include an assessment of the
site and the potential for finding a cost-effective solution to
meet with new and future environmental legislation and regulations,
engagement with GCC, engagement and consultation and appropriate
involvement of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. 

Cabinet agrees that the Council will cease to
provide a direct commercial waste service to businesses in
Cheltenham from a date to be determined by the Chief
Executive.

authority is delegated to the Chief Executive to
implement recommendation 1 and 2, including the necessary contract
variation with Ubico and to make suitable alternative arrangements
for existing customers of the Council’s commercial waste
service.    

4.   
Cabinet agrees that the delivery charges for
receptacles agreed by Cabinet on 23 July 2024 (recommendation 1)
are amended as follows with effect from 1 January 2025 to assist
residents using the kerbside service for any items which can no
longer be taken to the Household Recycling Centre:  £4.99 for up to 3 items (with a reduced
delivery charge of £2.99 for up to 3 items for residents in
receipt of benefits as listed in reported dated 23 July 2024) and
£9.98 for up to 6 items (with a reduced delivery charge of
£5.98 for up to 6 items for residents in receipt of benefits
as listed in the report dated 23 July 2024).