Decision details

To consider minor amendments to the Mid Kent Joint Waste Contract (MKJWC) documents in accordance with the delegated authority given in the decision by Cabinet in October 2012.

That minor changes to the MKJWC Inter Agency and Joint Working Agreements to reflect the final arrangements between the partners be accepted.

In October 2012 Cabinet agreed to award the tender for the mid Kent joint waste contract for refuse and recycling in the three boroughs of Ashford, Maidstone and Swale. Cabinet also agreed the Inter Agency Agreement and Joint Working Agreement between the three councils. However it was recognised that as the arrangements become finalised some minor changes would be necessary. Delegated authority was given to the Assistant Director of Environment and Regulatory Services to make the necessary changes. The changes involved confirming the final bin delivery arrangements and other operational matters. These have now been done and the final documents will be signed by all partners, including Kent County Council.

It would be possible to ignore the proposed changes; however the documents would not reflect the preferred arrangements for the partners which may make the administration of the contract more difficult