Substation Lease Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
June 18, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) 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 Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the grant of a 99-year lease to Vital Energi Power Networks for an electricity substation at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School on 18 June 2026. The substation is required to support new heat pumps being installed as part of the WCC Carbon Management Programme.
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Decision
Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the grant of a lease to Vital Energi Power Networks for the construction of an electricity substation.
Reasons for Decision: The substation will provide the additional power capacity required to support the new heat pumps that are being installed on the site under the WCC Carbon Management Programme.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sean Dwyer |