Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve an updated waste and street cleansing vehicle selection policy, consider using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and potentially increase the capital budget for electric vehicles.

Analysis

outcome: The strategy was approved, along with the move to HVO and consideration for a capital budget increase for electric vehicles.

summary: The decision involves approving an updated waste and street cleansing vehicle selection and procurement policy, considering the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in place of mineral diesel, and potentially increasing the capital budget for electric vehicles.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve an updated waste and street cleansing vehicle selection policy, consider using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and potentially increase the capital budget for electric vehicles.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential financial implications, environmental concerns, and the need for contract viability.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Director of Housing and Environment", "Residents", "Environmental groups"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democratic.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1975

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the strategy. To approve the move to HVO. To consider a capital budget increase for the purchase of electric vehicles  

Content: To approve the strategy. To approve the move to HVO. To consider a capital budget increase for the purchase of electric vehicles   RESOLVED: That Cabinet   1. Approves the updated waste and street cleansing vehicle selection and procurement policy, which includes the outlined procurement approach (Appendix 1), and authorises the Director of Housing and Environment in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member to make minor amendments.   2. Approves considering using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), instead of mineral diesel, in the waste and street cleansing fleet, to better meet the de-carbonisation aspirations of the Council. The implementation of the decision is subject to contract viability and approval through the budget setting process for 2027/28.   3. Notes the Director of Housing and Environment will undertake the assessment of the financial and contractual viability as part of the budget setting process for 2027/28.  

Date of Decision: July 3, 2026