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Norse Group is partnering with Calderdale Council in a new joint venture (JV) to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026.
With an annual value of over £11 million, the new JV, named ‘Calderdale Norse’ spans an initial period of eight years, with the option of two four-year extensions.
Waste and recycling represent the largest service provided by the Council, handling over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households each year. Calderdale Norse will offer a high-quality waste service, including the management of Household Waste Recycling Centres. The service will also ensure long-term resilience and reliability, greater control over future changes in legislation and evolving community needs, and ongoing financial sustainability.
The partnership not only aims to deliver exceptional waste and recycling services but also places a strong emphasis on creating social value for the local community. Calderdale Council and Norse will benefit from shared expertise, whilst also achieving significant cost savings, supporting job creation and continuous employee development. The service will also support the Council’s net zero ambitions and contribute to the broader wellbeing of the community. In addition, Calderdale Norse will prioritise local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the procurement of goods and services, further supporting the local economy.
All existing staff working on the Calderdale contract will transfer over to Calderdale Norse Ltd, with the same terms and conditions of their contract.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, Cllr Danielle Durrans, said: “The Calderdale Norse joint venture arrangement offers a range of benefits, giving the Council more control over the services and offering flexibility around how the service could be delivered in the future.
“We’re working closely with Norse to support a shared understanding of how things will work and making sure that we’re ready to hit the ground running next August, ensuring a smooth transition for residents and helping us to retain our consistently high recycling rates.”
Justin Galliford, Chief Executive Officer of Norse Group, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Calderdale Council to deliver waste and recycling services across the region through this long-term joint venture. Beyond the economic benefits, we are committed to giving back to the local community at every level through social value programmes, environmental initiatives, and career opportunities for Calderdale residents.
“By reinvesting profits into the public purse, we ensure that our efforts make a real, positive difference to people’s lives. We are excited for the journey ahead and look forward to a successful and meaningful partnership.”
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