Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 5, 2025

Purpose: Approval sought to procure a provider of a home retrofit loan scheme and to invest £500k in the scheme for provision of loans. Additional decision to procure a referral partner to assist with the scheme.

Content: (Key decision):   (1) To approve the principles of the proposed retrofit loan scheme set out in the report; and   (2) To delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet member for finance, assets and community wealth building, to:   (a) agree the final structure of the home retrofit loan scheme, subject to consistency with the principles set out in the report.   (b) procure a provider of a home retrofit loan scheme.   (c) procure a loan scheme referral partner.   (d) enter into or authorise the execution of any agreements and other documents necessary to facilitate the home retrofit loan scheme (including contracts with the provider and partner described above).   (e) take such other actions as may be necessary or expedient to facilitate the home retrofit loan scheme, including the review of the Council’s Housing Renewal Policy, if required.