Issue - meetings

Councillor R.O. Barratt

To consider an exempt report proposing the formation of a limited company to deliver a business waste collection service.

Reason for exemption

This report contains exempt information within the meaning of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 and by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006 Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) and in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

(Paragraph 3 – Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Cabinet considered an exempt report on the provision of a business waste service by the Council to the Spelthorne business community to assist them to meet their waste obligations.  The service would promote efficient waste management and help towards tackling issues related to climate change.

Alternative options considered and rejected by Cabinet

Not to proceed with the proposal.

Resolved to:

1.    Authorise the formation of Limited company “A” whose main business will be the collection and disposal of business waste;

2.    Authorise the GHNS to launch a business waste service under the banner of company “A” wholly owned by Spelthorne Borough Council;

3.    Authorise the payment of a start-up loan to company “A” of £450k;

4.    Authorise the appointment of 3 directors to company “A”;

5.    Authorise the creation of 3 new posts within company “A”;

6.    Authorise the GHNS to commence a procurement exercise to purchase a vehicle and equipment on behalf of company “A”;

7.    Delegate the selection of the suppliers in the initial procurement of the vehicle to the GHNS in consultation with the portfolio holder; and

8.    Authorise Limited company “A” to operate as a waste collection and disposal company.

Reasons for recommendation

1.    To provide the Spelthorne business community with a reliable and cost effective business waste service and assist them to become more sustainable.

2.    Generate income to assist the Council in continuing to provide essential front line services at an appropriate level.