Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025

Purpose: To approve the receipt of GHNF grant of £1m for the proposed town centre heat network project commercialisation; to authorise the Director of Economy & Place and Director of Corporate Services to enter into the grant agreement and commence procurement of the required work

Content:  The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Corporate Services, which sought approval to the receipt of a Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) grant for the commercialisation stage of the Rochdale Town Centre Heat Network project.   The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment delivered a brief summary of the report’s key points.   The Climate Change and Sustainability Project Manager was in attendance to present the report and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   Resolved that the recommendations set out in section two of the report be agreed.   Reason for decision: Approval for the receipt of the Section 31 grant is required in order to progress the commercialisation stage of the heat network project.   Alternatives considered and rejected: As set out in section four of the report.