Alright, so check this out – the government has finally spilled the beans on their big plans to shake up the recycling game in England. They’re talking about rolling out weekly food waste collections for most homes by early 2026, and making a standard list of stuff that councils have to recycle. But here’s the kicker – it’s gonna cost some serious cash for a lot of councils.
These new waste rules are gonna throw a major curveball at councils. It’s pretty clear that most of them are gonna have to switch up how they do things, and the ones with contracts are in for some long and pricey negotiations with their providers. And it’s not just about waste – other services are getting a shake-up too, either because of new rules or the need to save money.
When it comes to making changes in a setup where services are usually outsourced, it’s a real headache. It often leads to extra charges, piling on even more financial stress for councils.
I’ve been chatting with local government bigwigs, and it seems like bringing services back in-house is looking pretty good. But here’s the catch – it’s a real tough nut to crack, especially since councils have had to cut back on resources and expertise to save money.
But hold up, there’s another way to do things that’s been catching on with local authorities lately: the public/public joint venture partnership. This setup makes it way easier to agree on and carry out strategic changes and new work practices, just like bringing services in-house rather than outsourcing.
And when it comes to funding these changes on the ground, a trading company like Norse brings some serious business smarts and cost efficiency that’s on par with private companies. They can trade in the open market, rake in extra cash for the council with minimal risk, and best of all, the profits go back to the public, not private shareholders.
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