Somerset Virtual Unitary Authority for the Collection of Waste
Facing increasing costs, challenges and customer expectations, all six councils in Somerset joined forces to create a “virtual unitary authority” for the collection of waste and awarded a single county-wide contract. These changes are expected to achieve £1.5 million revenue equivalent savings a year.
Recycling in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (RECAP)
RECAP is a partnership between the local authorities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough – unitary, county and district – also known as the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership. It has resulted in practical benefits, cost efficiencies, and impressive recycling rates which have earned the Government’s Beacon Status award.
Somerset Clear the Way Project
Funding shortfalls for Rights of Way services in Somerset have led to an innovative joint project between local authorities to harness the enthusiasm of volunteers. The Clear the Way initiative is expected to result in cost savings while, at the same time, achieving service improvements.
How to be Successful in Procuring Joint Waste Services
A summary of case studies from around the country giving successful collaborative procurement examples that point the way towards how councils can deal with the complex set of challenges set out in both CSR07 and EU directives.
RE:SOURCE, Caradon District Council / North Cornwall District Council & ReZolve Kernow
Partnership working in Cornwall between a not-for-profit organisation and local councils has enabled the launch of a flagship reuse centre for household goods.
Devon Joint Communications - "Don't Let Devon Go To Waste"
The Devon Authorities Recycling Partnership is achieving major advances in waste minimisation and recycling rates following the success of a joint communications strategy which has promoted a step change in public attitudes.
Surrey Kitchen Waste Trials
Partnership working between the three District authorities and the County Council in Surrey is enabling a wide ranging trial of kerbside kitchen waste collections.
Single Waste Collection Contract - Somerset Model
Facing increasing costs, challenging environmental targets and higher customer expectations, councils in Somerset joined forces in 2007 to create a "virtual joint waste authority" for the collection and disposal of waste.
Urban Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing
The quality of the street scene and urban open spaces contribute significantly to the public’s perception of Wiltshire as a good place to live. It also affects public perception of local government.
Wiltshire Strategic Partnership has set a target of increasing customer satisfaction with the urban environment in Wiltshire by 20% by 2014. Through this South West Centre of Excellence sponsored sub-regional project the partners have benchmarked the different approaches to urban environment work and are using the results to streamline their approaches.
