HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) Fuel
September 2, 2025 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to support the change from standard diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) diesel for Environmental Services vehicles, commencing in Autumn 2025, to achieve a substantial reduction in emissions.
Full council record
Purpose
To agree a change of fuel for Environmental
Services vehicles
Content
Resolved
(1)
That the change from standard diesel to HVO diesel commencing from
Autumn 2025 leading to a substantial reduction in emissions during
2025/26 & 2026/26 be supported.
(2)
That the small increase in fuel costs as a
result of moving to HVO, which can be contained within the
existing fuel budget, be noted.
Related Meeting
Executive - Tuesday 2 September 2025 6.30 pm on September 2, 2025
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |