Purpose

To approve the cost effective
and timely procurement for the containers required for the range of
Fenland municipal properties to commence weekly food waste
collection in line with legislation.

Content

AGREED to:
 
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delegated power for the Corporate Director with
responsibility for Environmental Services, in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder, to purchase the required containers through the
most cost-effective and timely means.
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the capital expenditure from the monies supplied by
Defra for this purpose, and that should the total exceed the monies
supplied that this further capital be sought from appropriate
reserves by the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the
Finance Portfolio Holder.
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delegate authority to the Portfolio Holder for
Refuse and Recycling, Parks and Open Spaces to inform Defra of any
change to implementation deadlines should this be required if there
are delays to the delivery of these containers, or other essential
equipment such as vehicles.