Decision - Modernising our recycling centre

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Decision details

Modernising our recycling centre

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report details the upgrades and associated costs, to the Material Recovery Facility to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently to accept the expanded range of recycling materials. 

Decision:

1)             That Cabinet approves the procurement and installation by Veolia of a new optical sorter, chutes, conveyors and bays, along with the associated adaptation works required at the Hollingdean Materials Recovery Facility.

 

2)             That Cabinet approves a capital budget of £2.3m to be funded by PWLB borrowing.

 

3)             That Cabinet delegates authority to the Corporate Director for City Operations, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment and Net Zero , to finalise, approve and enter into any required contractual amendments with Veolia, including agreeing detailed terms of all necessary Deeds of Variation.

Report author: Satti Sidhu, Melissa Francis

Publication date: 20/03/2026

Date of decision: 19/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 19/03/2026 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 28/03/2026

Call-in deadline date: 27/03/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

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