This report seeks approval from Cabinet and Council for the acceptance of a Government grant of £4,724,763 to assist the Council in implementing a range of initiatives that aim to significantly reduce the carbon emitted by its leisure centres.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will agree and recommend to Council that the grant offer detailed within section 1 of the report is formally accepted, and any significant changes to the Capital Programme as a consequence of implementing the decarbonisation initiatives are brought to Cabinet for its consideration.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval from Cabinet and Council for the acceptance of a Government grant of £4,724,763 to assist the Council in implementing a range of initiatives that aimed to significantly reduce the carbon emitted by its leisure centres.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The reduction in carbon emissions from the Council’s leisure facilities was integral to the Council’s Caring for the Environment priority.

The decision:

That Cabinet agrees and recommends to Council that:-

(1)      the grant offer detailed within section 1 of the report is formally accepted; and

(2)      any significant changes to the Capital Programme as a consequence of implementing the decarbonisation initiatives are brought to Cabinet for its consideration.