Decision details

The Executive agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:

1. To authorise and approve the integration of the depot-delivered Waste and Street  Cleansing services (see scope of services below) in to the Council’s wholly owned waste company, Blackpool Waste Services Limited, in delivering additional related services currently managed by the Council. This will provide the opportunity for a more integrated, joined up and coordinated delivery, with improved levels of services and better environmental outcomes for the residents of Blackpool, in addition allowing the opportunity to create efficiencies with a target saving of £350,000 to contribute to the Council’s ongoing financial position. (See the Strategic Environmental Assessment Plan (SEAP) attached at Appendix 4a, to the Executive report).

2. To authorise and delegate to the Director of Community and Environmental Services responsibility for the smooth transfer of the services identified in this report by 1 September 2021 to Blackpool Waste Services Ltd.  He will work with the existing Project Board and the Blackpool Waste Services Board in facilitating the transfer.  Council department specialists will provide support to ensure all appropriate legal and financial due diligence is undertaken prior to the transfer of services. Particular regard will be given to ensuring staff terms and conditions are protected.