URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2493

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Cabinet intends to make a key decision in respect of an extension to the Material Recycling Facility contract under Rule 12 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules.

Content: The Cabinet intends to make a key decision in respect of an extension to the Material Recycling Facility contract under Rule 12 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules. That Cabinet agrees to amend and extend the current joint venture company contract with Norse Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) for three years for the period 1 October 2027 to 30 March 2030 if agreement by all parties can be reached by October 2025. The decision, the subject of this notice, is required urgently and cannot wait until at least 28 clear days have passed following publication of a Key Decision Plan because the expiry date of the joint venture company contract with Norse Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) (which is for all seven Waste Collection Authorities in Norfolk  and Norfolk County Council as the Waste Disposal Authority) is 30 September 2027. However, Councils are entitled to extend by up to three years in relation to whole or part of the contract therefore an extension can be agreed for the period 1st October 2027 – 30th March 2030 if agreement by all parties can be reached by October 2025. N/A

Date of Decision: September 9, 2025