This item is seeking approval to run a second phase of the SME Energy Improvement Grants Programme. The Programme provides 50% grants up to £5,000 to SMEs to carry out energy retrofit projects.

Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To approve the grant funding of £225,000 to deliver the SME Energy Reduction Programme – Phase 2.

2.    To authorise the Corporate Director, Place  to enter into grant agreements and make any associated decisions in order to distribute the funding in accordance with this report.

3.    To authorise the Corporate Director, Place to nominate a Council officer or officers as the Corporate Director, Place shall determine to sign on behalf of the Council any grant agreements and or offer letters necessary for the fulfilment of this scheme.

Acton by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Environmental Sustainability Officer (D. Esdaile)