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Status:
Implemented
Title:
Implementation of the Waste Transformation Programme
Include item on Forward Plan
Yes
Is Key Decision
Yes
Item Contains Exempt/Private Reports
Yes
Reference:
015805/2025
Urgent Decision - Not in Forward Plan
No
Details for Agenda Sheet

Report of the Executive Director, City Operations

 

Implementation Date (not before meeting on)
Tue 9 Dec 2025
Purpose
To update Cabinet Members with regards to the options and timeline for the implementation of the Waste Transformation Programme.
Key Portfolio
Environment & Transport
Decision Maker
Chief Officer Decision Maker
Strategic Director City Operations
Reason For Key Decision
Significant effect on communities. 
Relevant Documents
This will be reproduced in the final report. 
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Directorate
City Operations
Other Information
Private Reason
Decision Outcome

On 9 December 2025 Cabinet:-

(i)    Agreed to support Option 2: to implement the roll out of the new waste services and transformation plan from June 2026 – Post May bank holidays.  If industrial action continues then it was agreed that an alternative separate workforce for food waste can be established;

(ii)   Noted the financial implications of the options set out in the confidential exempt appendix and approved the additional expenditure identified that is required to stand up a food waste service.  This funding will be confirmed as part of the 2026/27 budget process and underwritten from Strategic Reserves;

(iii)  Noted that the rollout of the new waste technology (Bartec System) commenced in November 2025 to improve data and performance collection for waste services and to provide an updated customer experience for residents through the customer contact centre in Spring 2026; and

(iv)  Noted the key financial, human resource, reputational and legislative risks and impacts associated with the options presented.

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2025.

Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Decision Options:

Additional Information

Reg 10
Reg 11

Decision Criteria

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Wards

Acocks Green; Allens Cross; Alum Rock; Aston; Balsall Heath West; Bartley Green; Billesley; Birchfield; Bordesely & Highgate; Bordesely Green; Bournbrook & Selly Park; Bournville & Cotteridge; Brandwood & Kings Heath; Bromford & Hodge Hill; Castle Vale; Druids Heath & Monyhull; Edgbaston; Erdington; Frankley Great Park; Garretts Green; Glebe Farm & Tile Cross; Gravelly Hill; Hall Green North; Hall Green South; Handsworth; Handsworth Wood; Harborne; Heartlands; Highter's Heath; Holyhead; Kings Norton North; Kings Norton South; Kingstanding; Ladywood; Longbridge & West Heath; Lozells; Moseley; Nechells; Newtown; North Edgbaston; Northfield; Oscott; Perry Barr; Perry Common; Pype Hayes; Quinton; Rubery & Rednall; Shard End; Sheldon; Small Heath; Soho & Jewellery Quarter; South Yardley; Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East; Sparkhill; Stirchley; Stockland Green; Sutton Four Oaks; Sutton Mere Green; Sutton Reddicap; Sutton Roughley; Sutton Trinity; Sutton Vesey; Sutton Walmley & Minworth; Sutton Wylde Green; Tyseley & Hay Mills; Ward End; Weoley & Selly Oak; Yardley East; Yardley West & Stechford

Topics

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Overview and Scrutiny

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Reports

  1. pdf Notice and Executive Cover Sheet - Late item - Implementation of the Waste Transformation Programme 9 December 2025 (75Kb)
  2. pdf FINAL Implementation of the Waste Transformation Programme Cabinet Report 9 December 2025 (Public) - 02.12.2025 (531Kb)
    1. pdf FINAL Exempt Appendix - Implementation of the Waste Transformation Programme Cabinet Report 9 December 2025 - 02.12.2025 - Private Report

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Decision History

Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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 Page 1 of 9, items 1 to 10 of 87.
28/10/2025 09:15:57Elizabeth PughBusiness Item Created 
28/10/2025 09:15:57Elizabeth PughCommittee AddedCabinet
28/10/2025 09:15:57Elizabeth PughMeeting Added09/12/2025 10:00AM
28/10/2025 09:18:19Elizabeth PughContacts Edited 
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedAcocks Green
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedAllens Cross
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedAlum Rock
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedAston
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedBalsall Heath West
28/10/2025 09:18:36Elizabeth PughWard AddedBartley Green

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