Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet approve funding of £217,000 for the installation of solar panels at The Broadleaves and Gladstone House, to be included in the Capital Budget 24/25 financed by the Major Repairs Reserve.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing presented a report which sought approval for the proposed installation of solar panela at The Broadleaves and Gladstone House Housing Care Scheme sites in order to continue the move to renewable energy sources and to benefit residents through lower energy costs. The capital investment required was £217,000 and the Council would be monitoring the potential to generate income through selling electricity back to the grid.

AGREED (unanimously) that Cabinet approve funding of £217,000 for the installation of solar panels at The Broadleaves and Gladstone House, to be included in the Capital Budget 24/25 financed by the Major Repairs Reserve.

Reasons for Decision:

To assist the Council in achieving its objectives as set out in the Community Plan. The lower utility costs at the schemes will directly benefit tenants as this will reduce the service charges and reduce impact of cost of living.

Community Plan 24/27 alignment:

·     Increase the supply, choice, and standard of housing;

·     Reduce the impact of climate change; and

·     To be a top performing, modern and accessible Council

Options Considered:

Undertaking other identified energy saving measures alone without the installation of solar panels would limit both the benefits to tenants and the wider Council objectives.