Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to provide alternate weekly residual waste collections and alternate weekly dry mixed recycling collections in a blue wheeled bin starting from May 2028.
summary: The decision at stake is the introduction of a revised approach to household waste collection services from May 2028.
topline: The City Mayor has decided to introduce a revised approach to household waste collection services starting from May 2028.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves changes to the current waste collection services, which can impact residents and local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["City residents", "Local businesses", "Waste management companies"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1489
Decision Maker: City Mayor (Individual Decision)
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek a decision to introduce a revised approach to household waste collection services from May 2028 and the capital investment required as part of a new contract.
Content: To seek a decision to introduce a revised approach to household waste collection services from May 2028 and the capital investment required as part of a new contract. To consider proposals to approve: That from May 2028, the Council provides a household waste and recycling collection service that delivers alternate weekly residual waste collections, and alternate weekly dry mixed recycling collections in a blue wheeled bin. The addition of £9.8m to the 2026/27 General Fund capital programme for the vehicle and container costs of the new arrangements for recycling and residual waste collection, to be financed by Prudential Borrowing. 10 options ranging from minimal to major change which are explained in Appendix 4.
Date of Decision: August 22, 2025