Barkham Solar Farm

July 30, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive decided to note the update on the Barkham Solar Farm project and that the Deputy Chief Executive is progressing the project in accordance with delegated authority. The Executive noted the current grid connection position, implications of delay, and residual risks associated with proceeding ahead of full contractual certainty.

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Purpose

To update the Executive on the Barkham Solar Farm project and agree next steps in the delivery of the project.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive noted:

  1. the update on the Barkham Solar Farm project, including the current grid connection position, programme status and implications of further delay and residual risks; and
  2. that the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer), in consultation with the relevant Lead Member, is progressing the project in accordance with the delegated authority approved by Executive and Council in 2021.

Related Meeting

Executive - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 pm on July 30, 2026

Supporting Documents

Barkham Solar Farm Exec Report July 26 FINAL - for Exec publication 20.07.26.pdf
Barkham Solar Farm - Minute Ex SM 3.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date30 Jul 2026
Effective from8 Aug 2026
Expected date30 Jul 2026
Originally due30 Jul 2026
Lead officerSarah Morgan
Subject to call-inYes