Purpose

To gain member approval for the
operational arrangements for S&ELCP delivery of Warm Homes -
Local Grant and Energy Advice across the sub-region

Decision

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 South Holland District Council be
approved:
 
2)   
That the entering into of an appropriate written
agreement between East Lindsey District Council and South Holland
District Council for delivery of the two programmes be approved,
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;
 
3)   
That the continuation of a Programme Monitoring
Board for Warm Homes – Local Grant be approved and that this
Board also receive updates in relation to delivery of the Home
Energy Advice Service as outlined in paragraph 2.13.

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;
·        
To implement alternative arrangements, such as
implementing the scheme internally rather than with East Lindsey
District Council as Lead Authority and Accountable Body.