Issue - meetings
PROGRESS OF THE COUNCIL'S SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY & DELIVERY PLAN
Meeting: 13/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 10)
10 RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES OPERATIONAL STAFF STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT 
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Decision:
That the use of pEPR funding for the creation of 4 supervisor positions within the Recycling & Waste Service as part of the service expansion to cater for increased housing and to fulfil the requirements of HM Government’s Resources and waste Strategy, be approved.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment introduced a report seeking approval for changes to the management structure within the Recycling and Waste Team, creating 4 supervisor posts. This would align them to the same structure as the Streetscene team.
Councillor Sweeney stated that the words ‘offering career progression’ were to be applauded.
The Leader stated that this would help to improve services through the structure and development of staff. The Leader thanked the staff for their operations throughout the recent bad weather and thanked the public for their understanding.
Resolved: That the use of pEPR funding for the creation of 4 supervisor
positions within the Recycling & Waste Service as part of the service expansion to cater for increased housing and to fulfil the requirements of HM Government’s Resources and waste Strategy, be approved.