Decision

Decision
RESOLVED:
 

To agree the extension of the
Processing of Co-mingled Dry Recyclables contract (the Contract)
with NEWS Ltd through to 31st March 2030 on its current
terms is agreed.

2.   
To extend the scope of the services provided by NEWS Ltd to under
the Contract from the year 2026/7 to comply with the change in law
introducing Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility
requirements is agreed conditional on such changes being approved
in accordance with the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS Ltd.
 
Reason for the decision:
 
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To ensure a continuation of the current JV through the period of
local government reorganisation to provide consistent recycling
services to residents of Norfolk and North Norfolk

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High risk for the council to undertake a procurement
exercise at a time of high uncertainty due to material mix in the
recycling system associated with Deposit Return Scheme and
associated price uncertainty