OUTCOME OF ROUTE OPTIMISATION PROJECT
To consider the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment.
(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor K Wilkie)
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Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment as contained on pages 117 to 133 of the Book of Reports which updated Members on the outcome of the route optimisation project and consider the options presented. The report had previously been considered by Cabinet at its meeting on 11 June 2019.
The Operations Manager attended the meeting and provided an overview of the outcome of the Route Optimisation project, answered questions and provided additional clarification on comments raised, particularly in relation to the possibility of sharing neighbouring authorities waste transfer stations.
RESOLVED: That the following agreed comment be forwarded to the Director of Leisure and Environment for consideration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Street Scene.
That the possibility of utilising waste transfer station facilities at neighbouring authorities to help further reduce fuel costs and travel time be considered.
Outome of Route Optimisation Project
(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor K Wilkie)
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Councillor Wilkie introduced the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment which provided an update on the outcome of the route optimisation project and presented options for the future operation of the service.
In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.
RESOLVED A. That the new proposed operating solution (model F) be taken forward as outlined in paragraphs 5.21 to 5.26 of the report and implemented by 4 November 2019, realising a saving of approximately £50,000.
B. That the delivery of the waste projects as outlined in paragraphs 5.30 to 5.33 of the report be supported and approved.
C. That a sum of £49,060 to enable the project to be implemented and the changes be effectively communicated to residents as outlined at paragraph 7.2 of the report be approved.
D. That the Director of Leisure and Environment be given delegated authority in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder to take all necessary steps to implement the new proposed operating solution (Model F).
E. That the call-in procedure is not appropriate for this item as the report is being submitted to the next meeting of the Executive Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 27 June 2019.