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Croydon Council is scrutinising Veolia's waste management contract, while Westminster City Council plans to overhaul its services as its current contract with Veolia approaches expiry.

Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee flagged the waste management contract with Veolia for closer examination as part of its future work programme in June 2026. Councillor Michael Neal highlighted the importance of scrutinising this contract during the meeting on June 30, 2026. The South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee also reviewed contract performance in June 2026.

Westminster City Council is preparing to overhaul its waste and cleansing services contract, with the current agreement with Veolia set to expire on September 15, 2027. The council's Cabinet decided on this procurement strategy in November 2025, with the new contract estimated at £1.432 billion over a potential 16.5-year duration, focusing on social value.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee flagged Veolia's waste management contract for examination in June 2026. Source
  2. Westminster City Council's current contract with Veolia is set to expire on September 15, 2027. Source
  3. Westminster City Council's Cabinet decided to overhaul its waste and cleansing services contract in November 2025. Source
  4. The new Westminster contract is estimated at £1.432 billion over a potential 16.5-year duration. Source
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