(Key decision):
(1) To upgrade the refuse and recycling collection vehicle (RCV) fleet from April 2023 with re-purposed vehicles, subject to approval by Full Council.
(2) To use renewable diesel as an alternative to regular diesel from April 2023, subject to due diligence.
(3) To procure an electric vehicle fleet for food waste collections from 2025 and subject to government New Burdens Funding support and depot upgrade, subject to a further report to Cabinet and Full Council supported by a business case.
(4) To install charging infrastructure at Courtlands Road depot to support the EV fleet (as part of an associated workstream subject to separate approvals).
(5) To secure ultra-low emission vehicles for the RCV fleet and street cleansing by 2030, to align with the council’s carbon neutral target, subject to a further report to Cabinet and Full Council supported by a business case.