Agenda and draft minutes

The minutes of the meetings held on 8 December 2023 and 8 September 2023 are subject to approval.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2023 and 8 September 2023 were approved as accurate records with no matters arising.

No declarations of interest were made.

The Joint Executive Committee were given a report updating on contracts.

Updates were given to the Joint Executive Committee on the following:

·         Residual Waste Treatment Contract

o   2023/24 Service Update

o   Waste Transfer Stations (WTS)

o   Reconciliation 2022/23

o   Residual Waste Treatment Contract (RWTC) 10 Year Anniversary

o   Revisions to Waste Incineration

o   Commercial Advisor Retirement

o   Joint Insurance Cost Review

o   Targeted Recruitment and Training

o   Community Education and Engagement

o   Community Liaison Groups

·         Materials Recovery Facility Contracts

·         Household Waste and Recycling Centre Contracts

·         Green Waste Composting Contracts

·         Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Contract

It was particularly noted that there is a pass-through contract linked to the RWTC to cater for any periods the EfW or any of the contingency processing facilities cannot cater for our waste. This is the Untreatable Residues Contract, which was tendered in 2013 and has recently been extended again until 31 March 2025.

RESOLVED

      i.        The Joint Executive Committee noted the report.

The Joint Executive Committee was given a Waste Sector News Update.

Following the presentation, the Committee discussed take back schemes for electrical items.

RESOLVED

      i.        The Joint Executive Committee noted the presentation.

To agree the proposed 2024/25 dates and times of meetings.

• 14 June 2024 – 1.30pm
• 13 September 2024 – 1.30pm
• 13 December 2024 – 1.30pm
• 14 March 2025 – 1.30pm

The Partnership was appraised of the meeting schedule for the next municipal year.

RESOLVED

      i.        The meeting schedule was noted.

The Partnership noted their thanks to Councillor Linda Green for her contributions as Chair of the Partnership, and Colin Huntington for his work and contributions. They are both wished a happy retirement.

The next meeting of the Joint Executive Committee will be held on Friday 14 June 2024 at 1.30pm.

The next meeting of the Partnership will be held on 14 June 2024.