Decision

The Cabinet Member has decided to approve the Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 for the Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Council Joint Waste Service.

Analysis

outcome: The Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 was approved, subject to minor amendments and formal approval by both councils.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 by the Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Council Joint Waste Service.

topline: The Cabinet Member has decided to approve the Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 for the Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Council Joint Waste Service.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it focuses on delivering a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable waste collection service to local households.

affected_stakeholders: ["Lichfield District Council", "Tamworth Borough Council", "Local households"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=762

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Decision

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The council hosts the Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Council Joint Waste Service (JWS), through which it is committed to delivering a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable waste collection service to local households.   Every year the partnership prepares a business plan that sets out its strategic objectives that align with national, regional, and local policies while addressing local and environmental challenges and improving service delivery.   The draft business plan was considered by the Joint Waste Committee on 24 March 2024 and approved, subject to minor amendments and formal approval by both councils.   This paper seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for the Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 (see Appendix A of the Cabinet Member report).

Content: The council hosts the Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Council Joint Waste Service (JWS), through which it is committed to delivering a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable waste collection service to local households.   Every year the partnership prepares a business plan that sets out its strategic objectives that align with national, regional, and local policies while addressing local and environmental challenges and improving service delivery.   The draft business plan was considered by the Joint Waste Committee on 24 March 2024 and approved, subject to minor amendments and formal approval by both councils.   This paper seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for the Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 (see Appendix A of the Cabinet Member report). The Cabinet Member for Operational Services, Parks & Waste approved:   ·       The Joint Waste Business Plan 2025-2026 (see Appendix A of the Cabinet Member report), subject to approval from Tamworth Borough Council through its own governance procedures.   ·       The delegation of the implementation of the business plan to the Cabinet Member for Operational Services, Parks & Waste and Director of Resident & Business Services at Lichfield District Council in partnership with the Joint Waste Committee.

Date of Decision: July 4, 2025