Decision details

To update Cabinet on the outcomes of the trial of using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as an alternative to standard road diesel, and for Cabinet to consider the recommendations within the submitted report.

The Cabinet has

(a)  agreed to adopt the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil across the Council’s fleet based on the successful trial;

(b)  approved delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Place and Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Finance & Resources and the Executive Councillor for Parks and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene to take operational decisions regarding the implementation and ongoing management of the Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil initiative;

(c)  authorised HDC Officers to engage with neighbouring authorities to explore the wider Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil adoption across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough;

(d)  endorsed continued collaboration with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cambridgeshire Constabulary on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil usage and other partnership opportunities; and

(e)  endorsed HDC’s engagement with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to explore potential funding for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil implementation and ongoing usage and opportunities for wider Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil adoption among Cambridgeshire partners.

As outlined within the report.

As outlined within the report.

As outlined within the report.