Issue details

Provision of Food Waste Services to Households under Simpler Recycling

There is a new burden capital funding shortfall for the delivery of weekly food waste recycling services to all households in Northumberland by 31st March 2026 in line with Simpler Recycling requirements.

This paper is making recommendations on how to maximise the number of households that we can service with the funding available.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2025

Decision due: 10 Jun 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Looking After our Environment

Lead director: Executive Director - Place and Regeneration

Contact: David Groves, Commercial and Contracts Manager Email: david.groves@northumberland.gov.uk.

Documents

  • Provision of Food Waste Services to Households under Simpler Recycling