The Director of Finance presented a report which updated Cabinet on the progress of the scheme and the issues highlighted by the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) around the additional costs associated with delays in the acquisition of sites.

Resolved:  That

(1)  the latest position reported by the Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority be noted; and

(2)  representations continue to be made to the Government that funding should be provided in order to meet the costs being placed upon local authorities, and Council Taxpayers, in meeting the waste agenda.