Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report which sought approval to change the type of refuse collection vehicle fleet to a standard type of refuse collection vehicle.

RECOMMENDED:

(a)       that a migration away from the current side arm refuse collection fleet to a standard type of refuse collection vehicle similar to those operated by all other Local Authorities in this country be commenced;

(b)       that this be done on a phased basis commencing with 2 vehicles that will be part funded by the vehicle manufacturer in compensation for losses of bins that have occurred since commencement of the existing operation;

(c)        that it be noted that the negotiations for compensation have progressed and that agreement has now been reached;

(d)       that there be a virement of £63,500 from the capital budget relating to containers which will no longer be required for this purpose, which will be utilised in conjunction with the compensation arrangements to enable the Council to acquire two new vehicles; and

(e)       that approval be given to the wider vehicle replacement programme in accordance with the funding provision agreed within the capital programme, with a further report to be provided on how the capital programme is to be funded.