RESOLVED:

A. That Cabinet agree not to extend the current waste collection and street cleansing contract, following a review of the proposed requirements by the contractor to support an extension of the current contract.

B. That Cabinet agree to not jointly procure with the SWLP and therefore require officers to develop and manage a new Service Delivery Strategy for the waste collection and street cleansing services while coordinating with the South London Waste Partnership (SLWP) boroughs.

C. That Cabinet note and agree the resourcing and co-ordination function of the SLWP. The SLWP will coordinate the partnership and help ensure compliance with the London Environment Strategy (LES), while providing technical, financial, and strategic advice.

D. That Cabinet note the powers held by the Mayor of London under the GLA Act to issue directions to London boroughs in relation to waste management procurement and encourage the project team to develop a working relationship with the GLA Borough Liaison Team to ensure service specifications are in general conformity with the LES.

E. That Cabinet note the proposed timetable and budget implications