Decision

(1)      
That the contents of the report, be
noted.

 
(2)      
That the Executive approves accepting the grant if
Trafford Council’s application is successful, and moving to
the commercialisation phase of work, noting that a final decision
to proceed will be taken once this phase has completed.
 
(3)      
That the Corporate Director of Place, in
consultation with the Director of Finance and the Director of Legal
and Governance, be delegated authority to accept the Green Heat
Network Fund grant if awarded at the level submitted.
 
(4)      
That the Corporate Director of Place, following
consultation with finance, legal and procurement, be delegated
authority to carry out a procurement exercise to identify
commercialisation advisers and a third-party delivery partner, and
take all other necessary steps to develop the project prior to
approval of a Joint Development Agreement.
 
(5)      
That a further report be made to the Executive to
seek approval of the Joint Development Agreement.