Decision details

RESOLVED: 1. The extension of the Processing of Co-mingled Dry Recyclables contract (the Contract) with NEWS Ltd through to 31^st March 2030 on its current terms is agreed.

2. Extending the scope of the services provided by NEWS Ltd to under the Contract from the year 2026/7 to comply with the change in law introducing Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements is agreed conditional on such changes being approved in accordance with the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS  Ltd.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure a continuation of the current JV through the period of local government reorganisation to provide consistent recycling services to residents of Norfolk and west Norfolk. Develop and implement business cases, where these evidence efficiency and effectiveness which implement changes in law on Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility.