Purpose

This
report will set out the options for the route to recommission the
services from April 2025.  A further
report will come forward in March 2027 to consider options for the
specification of the services.

Decision

RESOLVED –
 

That the Council remains in partnership with
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for the delivery of the
provision of the household waste and recycling collection and
street cleansing services be approved.

 

That contracting out remains the Council’s
preferred commissioning model for the delivery of the provision of
the household waste and recycling collection and street cleansing
services be approved.

 

That a further report is presented to Cabinet to
allow for the consideration of key service specification issues and
the proposed procurement process for the delivery of the provision
of the household waste and recycling collection and street
cleansing services be approved. 

 
REASON FOR DECISION: Continuing in partnership with Tonbridge and Malling Borough
Council would be commercially attractive and generate savings based
on scale.