Purpose

To gain Member approval for the operation
arrangements for SLECP delivery of Warm Homes – Local Grant
and Energy advice across the sub-region.

Decision

Resolved:
 
1.   
That the principle of East Lindsey District Council acting as
the lead authority and accountable body for the Warm Homes –
Local Grant programme and the Home Energy Advice Service on behalf
of Boston Borough Council be approved;
 
2.   
That the entering into of an appropriate written agreement
between East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council
for delivery of the two programmes, subject to legal advice, with
delegated authority given to the Assistant Director Regulatory in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder to agree the terms of the
agreement be approved; and
 
3.   
That the continuation of a Programme Monitoring Board for Warm
Homes – Local Grant, and for the Board to receive updates in
relation to delivery of the Home Energy Advice Service as outlined
in paragraph 2.13 within the report, be approved.

Reasons for the decision

To provide continuity and consistency of grant
support and energy advice across the sub-region.

Alternative options considered

·        
Not to approve the operational arrangements; or
 
·        
To implement alternative arrangements, such as implementing the
scheme internally rather than with East Lindsey District Council as
Lead Authority and Accountable Body.