The West London Waste Authority is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The agenda includes a discussion of its business plan for 2026/27, alongside updates on partnership development, people and culture, and operational contracts. The meeting will also address financial matters, governance, and audit committee items, including the review of risk reports and statements of accounts.

Business Plan 2026/27

The Authority is scheduled to review its Business Plan for 2026/27. This plan outlines the Authority's priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on three key areas: Delivery, People, and Partnership. It details the specific steps that will be taken with boroughs to move towards ambitious long-term targets, such as halving residual waste by 2035 and achieving zero avoidable waste by 2042. The plan also covers the development of Circular Economy Hubs, the building of transfer and processing infrastructure, and the safe operation of the Abbey Road site.

Borough Partnership and Development and Transformation Update

A report is scheduled to provide an update on the Borough Partnership and Development and Transformation efforts. This will likely cover progress made in transforming the partnership with the six boroughs, aiming for a more dynamic and collaborative working approach. Key priorities for the Strategic Partnership Board, including the investment of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) funding, decisions on Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC) capital investment, and the exploration of new technologies, are expected to be discussed. The report will also likely detail progress on developing a Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy for West London.

People and Culture Update

The meeting agenda includes a People and Culture Update. This report is expected to provide information on progress regarding the recruitment of a permanent Managing Director, the People and Culture Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the results of the Employee Engagement Survey. It will likely outline the workforce strategy, key priorities, current culture and engagement levels, and performance data, as well as the timeline for the Managing Director recruitment process.

Contracts and Operations Report

A Contracts and Operations Report will be presented, summarising the performance of waste contracts and recent developments at the Abbey Road Household Reuse and Recycling Centre (HRRC) in Brent. The report is expected to highlight overall contract performance, preparations for the planned outage at the Severnside Energy Recovery Centre (SERC), and improvements at Abbey Road HRRC, including its booking system and health and safety culture. The Procurement Pipeline, outlining future contracts requiring procurement or extensions over the next 12 months, will also be presented.

Finance Update

The meeting will receive a Finance Update. This report is expected to detail the Authority's financial position and year-end forecast, along with an update on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It will also cover the progress of the 2024/25 audit, focusing on prior year accounting adjustments related to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract. The report will likely include details on the disbursement of reserves and PPP contract income to boroughs.

Governance Update

A Governance Update is scheduled, which will likely focus on the Authority's commitment to best-in-class governance. This will include an update on the Annual Governance Review, which checks that arrangements are working effectively and meeting the duty to continuously improve. The report is expected to outline proposed updates to the Local Code of Governance, including changes to the Standards and Audit Committees, and a revised WLWA Procurement Code, reflecting new legislative changes and strengthened governance processes.

Audit Committee Items

The Audit Committee is scheduled to address several items, including the Audit Committee - Risk Report. This report will provide an update on the risk register, which is reviewed and updated by the Senior Leadership Team. The register is expected to reflect progress across the Authority and highlight any emerging risks.

The committee is also scheduled to receive updates on the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts and Draft Outturn. These reports will detail the financial position and performance for the respective years, including any prior year adjustments and the impact of accounting standards.

Finally, the committee is scheduled to receive reports on External Audit by KPMG and Internal Audit by LB Ealing, providing assurance on the Authority's governance, risk management, and internal control arrangements.