Decision details

To seek approval to publish 2nd Statement of Intent (SOI) that will outline where the Council will target Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (first time central heating: Warm Homes Hub) funding to dwellings in deprived and/or rural areas of the district that do not currently have a central heating system fitted.

THAT THE PUBLIC PROTECTION PORTFOLIO HOLDER:
1) Approves the SOI to enable targeted households in the borough to access the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (first time central heating: Warm Homes Hub) funding for works to their homes.
2) Delegate’s responsibility to the Director for Health and Community Wellbeing for the necessary administration to enable qualifying households to access the scheme.

• To improve health and wellbeing
• To reduce hardship and provide support to the most vulnerable
Provide an attractive and sustainable local environment that local people can enjoy and appreciate

The Council does not publish a Statement of Intent, however this would not enable households in the borough to access the scheme which meets a number of council priorities