The Mayor introduced the item which concerned grant funding from the Carbon Offset Fund to enable schools to retrofit low cost energy efficient equipment.

The written comments of GSSC were noted and the Sustainable Development Manager explained how the scheme would be implemented and the expected benefits.

The Sub Committee broadly supported the proposals but noted that the Council would not receive direct benefit from the proposal.

DECISION

That grant funding of £240,000 to deliver the Schools Energy Retrofit Programme be approved.

The Mayor introduced the item which concerned grant funding from the Carbon Offset Fund to enable schools to retrofit low cost energy efficient equipment.

The written comments of GSSC were noted and the Sustainable Development Manager explained how the scheme would be implemented and its expected benefits.

The Sub Committee broadly supported the proposals but noted that the Council would not receive direct benefit from the proposal.

RESOLVED

That grant funding of £240,000 to deliver the Schools Energy Retrofit Programme be approved.