Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance has decided to outsource the council's waste collection services to a private company.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to award the waste collection contract to a private company.

summary: The council has decided to outsource its waste collection services to a private company.

topline: The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance has decided to outsource the council's waste collection services to a private company.

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it involves potential job losses for current council employees and concerns about the quality of service from a private company.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council employees", "Private waste collection company", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision was made by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance.

URL: https://democracy.gedling.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1713

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek approval for discretionary relief under Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

Content:

Date of Decision: July 21, 2026