Purpose

In light of Government direction outlined in
the Simpler Recycling Waste Reforms, consider Officer
recommendations in relation to commercial and domestic food waste
collections.

Content

*RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL
 
Cabinet recommends to Council:
 

1.   
Approval of the Project
Initiation Document for the implementation of
weeklyfood waste collections for
households.

2.   
The project governance
arrangements, including the establishment of a
ProjectBoard and associated Terms of
Reference as outlined in the PID, to provide
strategic direction and
project oversight.

3.   
That £1,355,683 be
released from council General Fund reserves to fund
theestimated shortfall in funding of
Capital and transition costs.

4.   
The procurement process to
acquire the necessary vehicles,
ancillaryequipment, and containers in order to
deliver the new service is commenced.

5.   
That delegated authority
be given to the Director of Corporate Services,
inconsultation with the Cabinet Member
for Finance, Corporate Services and Chichester Contract Services, to
conclude the procurement process, award contracts, and approve capital and
transition cost expenditure of up to £2,598,700 in order to expedite
the service design and procurement project
stages.