Simon Ross

Contracts for waste disposal, recycling and food waste processing and treatment

From: Executive Board - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 12, 2025

The Council, acting as a Waste Disposal Authority, is required to retender the contracts for waste disposal, recycling treatment and disposal, as both the aforementioned contracts end for June 2026. The Council has contracts with the present successful contractor, Suez UK for waste disposal, with the majority of the Council waste going to energy from waste facilities sourced by Suez UK. Similarly, Suez UK transfer the Councils recycling to a materials recycling facility for separation and processing before sending onto various outlets in the UK.

Recommendations Approved

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and Active Travel England (ATE) Programme 2025/26

From: Executive Board - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 12, 2025

A report on the allocation of funding received by DfT in terms of BSIP and Active Travel England.

Recommendations Approved

Highways Capital Programme 2025/26 - Updated

From: Executive Board - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 12, 2025

An updated 2025/26 Highways Capital Programme to include confirmed 24/25 year-end financials and addition of new DfT funding since the previous report (ATE/BSIP/ITB)

Recommendations Approved

Blackburn Town Centre - Skills and Education Campus (Phase 1)

From: Executive Board - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 10, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of Darwen Chapels Commercial Unit

From: Executive Board - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 10, 2025

Recommendations Approved