Decision

The Strategic Director - Community & Place Delivery has decided to extend the contract with Veolia for waste collection and street cleansing services for a period of 4 years.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves extending the contract with Veolia for waste collection and street cleansing services for a period of 4 years.

topline: The Strategic Director - Community & Place Delivery has decided to extend the contract with Veolia for waste collection and street cleansing services for a period of 4 years.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant contract extension with a service provider, which could impact local stakeholders and the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Veolia", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://stalbans.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1527

Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Community & Place Delivery

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: In accordance with delegated powers the Strategic Director for Community and Place has consulted with the Lead Councillor who is in agreement with the decision to implement the extension of the contract with Veolia for the delivery of waste collection and street cleansing services for a period of 4 years up to from June 2028 to June 2032.   In arriving at my decision, I have properly and thoroughly considered the legal, financial and workforce implications for the Council. My decision is within the Council’s policy and budget framework and complies with the regulations and procedures set out in the Constitution. I have explicitly considered the Council’s corporate objectives in arriving at my decision. In coming to my decision, I have consulted with all relevant parties as appropriate and in accordance with the scheme of delegation.

Content: In accordance with delegated powers the Strategic Director for Community and Place has consulted with the Lead Councillor who is in agreement with the decision to implement the extension of the contract with Veolia for the delivery of waste collection and street cleansing services for a period of 4 years up to from June 2028 to June 2032.   In arriving at my decision, I have properly and thoroughly considered the legal, financial and workforce implications for the Council. My decision is within the Council’s policy and budget framework and complies with the regulations and procedures set out in the Constitution. I have explicitly considered the Council’s corporate objectives in arriving at my decision. In coming to my decision, I have consulted with all relevant parties as appropriate and in accordance with the scheme of delegation.

Date of Decision: December 18, 2025