Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025

Purpose: To gain Member approval for the operation arrangements for SLECP delivery of Warm Homes – Local Grant and Energy advice across the sub-region.

Content: Resolved:   1.    That the principle of East Lindsey District Council acting as the lead authority and accountable body for the Warm Homes – Local Grant programme and the Home Energy Advice Service on behalf of Boston Borough Council be approved;   2.    That the entering into of an appropriate written agreement between East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council for delivery of the two programmes, subject to legal advice, with delegated authority given to the Assistant Director Regulatory in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to agree the terms of the agreement be approved; and   3.    That the continuation of a Programme Monitoring Board for Warm Homes – Local Grant, and for the Board to receive updates in relation to delivery of the Home Energy Advice Service as outlined in paragraph 2.13 within the report, be approved.

Reasons for the decision: To provide continuity and consistency of grant support and energy advice across the sub-region.

Alternative options considered: ·         Not to approve the operational arrangements; or   ·         To implement alternative arrangements, such as implementing the scheme internally rather than with East Lindsey District Council as Lead Authority and Accountable Body.