Issue - decisions

1.       Having received an update on technology and been notified of the proposed contractors, that the technology changes be approved.

2.       Officers continue to progress work to vary the Waste Contract between Surrey County Council and SITA Surrey to reflect the changes necessary to deliver the proposed waste solutions. A further detailed report for final approval (including value for money, affordability considerations and evidence of DEFRA’s approval) be presented to the Cabinet meeting on 23 July 2013.

3.       That the release of a Voluntary Transparency Notice announcing the Council’s intention to enter into a contract variation be approved.

Reasons for Decisions

The recommendations are necessary to provide proper authority to:

(1)     Deliver the Eco Park which represents a corporate priority for the Council.

(2)     Provide assurance to contractual and funding partners to the Council.

(3)     Demonstrate commitment to use of best available, most appropriate technologies in terms of efficiency and environmental impact.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Environment and Transport Select Committee]