Decision details

The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.

She drew Members’ attention to the additional information that had been circulated to them prior to the meeting advising them that the District Leaders had informed the County Council that they wished to enter into dialogue with them to enable them to work together to find a solution. She informed Members that a further report would be brought back to Cabinet at a later date and requested that recommendation 2 be amended to include consultation with herself as Portfolio Holder.

It was moved by Councillor A V Smith, seconded by Councillor T J Pendleton and

RESOLVED THAT:

Cabinet:

1.     Notes the legal advice concerning any changes to the payments of recycling credits; and

2.    Authorises the Chief Executive and Director of Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to seek to negotiate a position with Leicestershire County Council which limits the long term financial impact of amendments to the recycling credits regime on the District Council within the parameters set out in this report.

Reason for decision: For Cabinet to authorise officers to seek a negotiated outcome which limits the long term financial impact on the Council.

Councillor R Blunt left the meeting at 6.05pm before consideration of item 16.

Councillor S Sheahan left the meeting at 6.05pm before the consideration of item 16.