The purpose of this report is:
To seek approval to implement, in accordance with the latest
Government guidance, the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative
Fund.
To adopt the Government’s guidance (and any future iterations
of the same guidance), at Appendix 1 to this report, for
determining eligibility to the Energy Bills Support Scheme
Alternative Fund payments.
To delegate, to the Director of Corporate Resources, the authority
to determine eligibility, in accordance with the Government’s
guidance.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/02/2023
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The Council is expected by Government to make payments under the Energy Bills Support Scheme – Alternative Fund in line with the guidance it has published.
The guidance for this scheme was published on 21st February 2023 and the scheme start date is 27th February 2023 therefore not allowing time for the necessary publication of the key decision.
Contact: Andrew Solley, Revenues Manager Email: andrew.solley@gedling.gov.uk.