Decision
Analysis
outcome: The key policy principles and the Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy in West Suffolk.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a new Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy in West Suffolk.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential disagreements on how to improve recycling in the area.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Residents", "Waste management companies"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=963
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider and approve a Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy, which sets out the Council’s strategic approach to the management and delivery of household recycling and waste services.
Content: The Cabinet will be asked to consider and approve a Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy, which sets out the Council’s strategic approach to the management and delivery of household recycling and waste services. Resolved: That: 1. The challenges and expectations to improve recycling in West Suffolk, be noted. 2. The key policy principles set out in paragraph 4.4. and the Household Waste and Recycling Collections Policy included as Appendix 1 to this report (CAB/WS/25/045), be approved.
Date of Decision: October 7, 2025