Resolved – That

(1)  the Full Business Case for outsourcing of refuse and recycling collection and street cleansing services under a new contract as attached at Appendix 1 be approved; and

(2)   the Director of Neighbourhood Services be authorised to:

a.  commence a competitive tendering exercise for the new contract for the provision of refuse and recycling collection and street cleansing services to commence in Spring 2025; and

b.   bring a report back to this Committee with full costs and further information following the completion of the tender exercise, to seek approval to award the contract.