Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Council’s request to the Scottish Government for a derogation for the Council’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.     noted the update regarding discussions held with Scottish Government on the Waste PPP contract;

2.     noted the implications of Argyll and Bute Council not receiving the derogation from the Scottish Government, and approved the variation of the Waste PPP contract with Renewi to enable the conversion of the Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plants into Waste Transfer Stations for Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) ban compliance;

3.     noted the discussion relating to financial support from Scottish Government and instructed Officers to continue to pursue the Scottish Government for the additional costs for compliance with the BMW ban (circa £1.5m);

4.     agreed that the Chair of the Committee engages with the Cabinet Secretary to secure financial support from Scottish Government for the additional costs for compliance with the BMW ban (circa £1.5m); and

5.     noted that Renewi had formally notified officers that their UK operation, including the Argyll and Bute Contract, was being taken over by Biffa.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure dated May 2024, submitted)