Resolved – That,

(1) An open competitive tender process commences to secure the future supplier of the weed control service, for the period March 2024 to March 2026 be agreed;

(2) the Director of Neighbourhood Services be authorised to award the contract to the highest scoring tender within approved budget and in accordance with the Most Economically Advantageous Tender ‘MEAT’ criteria.

(3) a working group be established comprising of one Member from each political group, officers and relevant stakeholders to investigate the options in more detail.