URL: https://modgov.north-norfolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=634

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Decision RESOLVED:   To agree the extension of the Processing of Co-mingled Dry Recyclables contract (the Contract) with NEWS Ltd through to 31st March 2030 on its current terms is agreed. 2.    To extend the scope of the services provided by NEWS Ltd to under the Contract from the year 2026/7 to comply with the change in law introducing Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements is agreed conditional on such changes being approved in accordance with the Shareholder Agreement with NEWS Ltd.   Reason for the decision:   -       To ensure a continuation of the current JV through the period of local government reorganisation to provide consistent recycling services to residents of Norfolk and North Norfolk -       High risk for the council to undertake a procurement exercise at a time of high uncertainty due to material mix in the recycling system associated with Deposit Return Scheme and associated price uncertainty

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025