Acceptance of Trees Revenue and Capital Delivery Grants
October 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to approve the acceptance of two grants from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest. The decision was made on 15/10/2026. The council will accept a £0.198m Revenue Delivery Grant and a £2.562m Capital Delivery Grant.
Full council record
Purpose
To seek Cabinet approval to accept the Year 7 (2026-27) Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Revenue Delivery Grant and Capital Delivery Grant from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for tree planting in relation to Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest.
Decision
RESOLVED to approve:
1) The acceptance of the Year 7 (2026-27) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Revenue Delivery Grant of £0.198m from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for the delivery of Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest; and
2) The acceptance of the Year 7 (2026-27) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Capital Delivery Grant of £2.562m from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council for woodland creation and tree planting in relation to Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday, 15 October 2026 12.00 pm on October 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Joanna Jackson, Ruth Marshall, Richard Bonner |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |