Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outturn for 2024/25 was delivered within budget, with allocations made to various funds and programs, and the street cleaning service included in a joint waste and recycling collection contract.
summary: The decision involves budget allocations for various funds and programs, as well as the inclusion of street cleaning service in a joint waste and recycling collection contract.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to allocate funds, increase funding for programs, and include street cleaning service in a joint waste and recycling collection contract.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves budget allocations and changes to service contracts, which can impact local stakeholders and may lead to disagreements.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Residents", "Service providers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: The decision reflects the Administration's commitment to balancing the budget and building reserves, which may have political implications.
URL: https://mygov.elmbridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=571
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: Resolved that (a) it be noted that the outturn for 2024/25 had been delivered within budget and was in line with the Administration’s commitment to balance the Council’s budget with no reliance on reserves; (b) it be noted that during 2024/25, £150,000 was allocated to the Cost-of-Living Crisis Fund; (c) it be noted that the funding available for the Transformation Programme had been increased by £216,000; (d) it be noted that £100,000 had been allocated for the removal of sunken vessels; (e) it be noted that £400,000 had been set aside for future legal costs relating to the Joint Waste Contract; (f) it be noted that £1.75 million had been added to the interest equalisation reserve in line with the Administration’s commitment to build reserves and protect the future revenue position from adverse interest rate movements; (g) the street cleaning service be included within the core scope of the joint waste and recycling collection contract with Elmbridge Borough Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council and Mole Valley District Council with an initial term of seven years commencing on expiry of the current contract in June 2027, for a period expiring in June 2034, with two further options to extend up to a maximum of fourteen years (to 2048); and (h) the supplementary revenue estimates of £181,000, as set out in paragraph 6.2 of the report, be approved.
Date of Decision: July 14, 2025