Decisions

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Decisions published

17/01/2025 - Allocation of UKSPF spend to various environnmental sustainability initatives. ref: 2739    Recommendations Approved

At its meeting of 18th January 2023, Council approved the use of UKSPF funds to deliver the council’s Cultural Strategy.
At the same meeting, Council delegated decision-making authority to the Head of Housing and Health, acting in consultation with the Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability, regarding sustainability projects.
The works at the village halls have been identified in decarbonisation assessments conducted by Utility Aid and will contribute to lowering the carbon emissions of the halls.
Further work is to be undertaken by Jigsaw Power for the purpose of supporting the technical, commercial, contractual and environmental considerations of the East Herts Electric vehicle Charge Point Operator Concession Contract Procurement.
Consultancy work to be funded to provide decarbonisation plans for two leisure centres, Hartham and Grange Paddocks, providing a pathway to further decarbonisation.
Provide further capacity for users to receive the Energy Saving Trust e-Learning, in order to support Energy Hub volunteers.

Decision Maker: Head of Housing and Health

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 17/01/2025

Decision:

Fund grants for four village halls to contribute to carbon reduction works as identified in decarbonisation plans previously supported by UKSPF-funded carbon reduction assessments. The grants being:
-Parsonage Community Hall - lighting upgrade. £360.
-Braughing Old Boys School Community Centre – lighting upgrade. £980.
-Nigel Copping – Lighting and smart thermostat - £604.09
Also, to fund the following sustainability project costs as part of the UKSPF activities:
-Jigsaw Power- EV Consultancy. £5,370.
-SLM – Decarbonisation Plans for Hartham and Grange Paddocks Leisure Centres - £7350
-Contract value extension on Energy Saving Trust e-Learning training to allow a potential of 20 further users to access training. Maximum value increase £600.

Lead officer: Jonathan Geall


30/01/2025 - Increase in Garden Waste Charges 25/26 (KD25/01) ref: 2740    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability

Decision published: 22/01/2025

Effective from: 07/02/2025


15/01/2025 - UKSPF-funded feasbility study of potential PV solar panel installation on council buildings ref: 2738    Recommendations Approved

At its meeting of 18th January 2023, Council approved the use of UKSPF funds to deliver the council’s Cultural Strategy.

At the same meeting, Council delegated decision-making authority to the Head of Housing and Health, acting in consultation with the Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability, regarding sustainability projects.

Although the council’s electricity is provided through a carbon free electricity tariff, there is a case for exploring the potential of generating its own renewal energy through the installation of PV solar panels on the council's buildings in that if installation were to go head, this could (a) reduce the call on the national grid and (b) act as a ‘demonstrator project’ for other organisations and residents.

To assess the feasibility of installation, in the first instance the council wishes to assess the technical, financial and legal feasibility of installing rooftop solar PV on at least ten council owned buildings. The properties to be included in this feasibility study will be determined via an initial consideration of all the council’s asset by council officers and the consultant, taking account of existing information and previous studies.

Decision Maker: Head of Housing and Health

Decision published: 15/01/2025

Effective from: 15/01/2025

Decision:

Commission Phil Whiting Consulting, an independent energy and sustainability consultancy, to carry out a study into the technical, financial and legal feasibility of installing PV solar panels on ten properties within the council’s estate at a cost of £9,760, funded from the council’s allocation of UK Shared Prosperity Fund monies.

Lead officer: Jonathan Geall