Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025

Purpose: To consider a report and take decisions on the local implementation of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme which is a UK government-funded scheme that helps low-income homeowners and private tenants in England improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Content: (a)  That the award of £1.5m in Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) be noted and that the programme delivery outlined in this report be approved.   (b)  That the co-funding the scheme, alongside funding allocated by DESNZ, using resource from the public health budget totalling £200,000 over three years be agreed.   (c)  That delegated authority be given to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Lead Member for Equalities and Public Health, to procure, award and enter into the contract with a delivery partner over an initial contract period of 3 years + 2 years extension.    (d)  That the addition of £1.275m Warm Homes Funding onto the Capital Programme be approved.