Purpose

A report for Scrutiny and Cabinet decision
about proceeding to procurement for a development partner to
progress a District Heat Network for Stockport and delegate
authority to appoint a development partner to produce a final
business case.

Content

The Cabinet has
considered and noted a report providing an update on the progress
being made toward the delivery of a District Heating Network in
Stockport, and has agreed to:-
 
(1) Delegate authority
to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Environment to
take all steps necessary and required to procure and appoint a
Development and Funding Partner for Stockport District Heat
Network.
 
(2) Delegate authority
to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Environment to
take all steps necessary and required to prepare a Local
Development Order for the provision of Stockport District Heat
Network.

Alternative options considered

None.