Decision details
UBICO Business Plan 2026-27
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider the draft Ubico Business Plan
2026-27, produced by Ubico in consultation with the Directors and
Shareholders.
Decision:
The purpose of this item was to ask Cabinet to consider the draft Ubico Business Plan 2026-27, produced by Ubico in consultation with its directors and shareholders, and to endorse that the Leader (as Shareholder Representative) approve the plan.
Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the draft Ubico Business Plan 2026–27. It was noted that the Plan had been shaped through a consultation process and reflected the transition from Ubico’s previous five-year strategy to a refreshed 2026–2031 roadmap, focusing on improving efficiency, strengthening service resilience, and preparing for Local Government Reorganisation. Cabinet noted that the Plan set out operational and strategic priorities for 2026–27, including enhanced emissions reporting, implementation of Simpler Recycling requirements, decarbonisation of the fleet alongside delivery of core waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds maintenance services. Cabinet were asked to note noted the inclusion of Ubico’s proposed expansion of services to Wiltshire from August 2026.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Andrea Pellegram.
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
1. Note the draft Ubico Business Plan 2026-27; and
2. Endorse that the Leader of the Council, as shareholder representative, would sign the written resolution to approve the draft Ubico Business Plan 2026-27.
Voting record:
6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Report author: Peta Johnson
Publication date: 17/04/2026
Date of decision: 16/04/2026
Decided at meeting: 16/04/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 25/04/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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