WASTE services in Christchurch are set to be managed by Dorset Council for the first year after Local Government Reorganisation in Dorset.
The proposals would see the responsibility for waste functions delegated from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) authority to Dorset Council for a one-year period.
Discussions on the matter were held at a recent meeting of the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) joint committee, with a recommendation going to the the Dorset and BCP shadow executive committees.
A report by DWP director Karyn Punchard says the current risk involved with the issue is high.
"The high risk relates to criticality of service delivery on day one, financial, health and safety and reputation categories," Ms Punchard said.
"The risk of not entering into a transitional arrangement is that waste collection and/or disposal in the Christchurch area fails due to insufficient time to plan for alternative service arrangements."
The plans, if approved, would see Dorset Council manage waste services for one year from April 1, 2019.
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