Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 12, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to enter a lease for the site of the Corby HWRC

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive;   a)    Agreed to a lease at the current Corby HWRC site from 1st March 2025 on the principal terms detailed at Appendix C and enter into an agreement for lease to secure additional land to extend the existing HWRC.   b)    Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, in consultation with the Executive Director for Place & Economy to finalise the Heads of Terms and enter into the necessary contractual documentation to secure the lease and extension option.   c)    Noted the intention to develop a business case for capital investment in the HWRC site to address the existing constraints, and potentially expand the site.     Reasons for Recommendations – ·       The recommended course of action is the most cost-effective relative to establishing a new HWRC site; ·       The HWRC customers will receive the maximum benefit from the option proposed; ·       To accord with legislation or the policy of the Council; ·       If we do not secure a lease for operation of Corby HWRC it will impact the HWRC procurement process which is based on four sites. The loss of a site could adversely impact the attractiveness of the contract, by making the contract less commercially viable with smaller economies of scale. ·       The proposed lease arrangement allows for expansion of the site to meet future demand (subject to consideration of future capital investment).   Alternative Options Considered  ·       The Council could decide not to proceed with the new lease on 15-year terms however we would therefore have to close Corby HWRC at the end of December 2024 to enable demobilisation of site by 28th February 2025. ·       As there is no other permitted site available, this would leave residents in Corby and the North/Northeastern areas of North Northamptonshire with just three HWRCs available to them and longer journey times for residents.