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That the District Council award
through grant funding £12,222 to Act on Energy for a
contribution towards their Information, advice and guidance
telephone service.
 

Reasons for the decision

Stratford-on-Avon District
Council has a long-standing commitment to fund Act on
Energy.
 
Act on Energy is a charity
operating within the district delivering free confidential and
impartial advice on a range of issues associated with energy use.
This includes energy bill advice, referrals for physical energy
efficiency measures, switching advice, grant availability and
onward referrals to other agencies if required. Their help is
available to everyone in the district.
 
AOE is a key partner, and their
activities are aligned to the Growing Opportunities Plan
2026-29.
 

Alternative options considered

Several factors have been
taken into account, and the following
has been considered in reaching this decision:
 

Whether the budget
allows for these grant awards.
Whether the
organisation is appropriately qualified to undertake this
work.
Whether these
organisations delivered this work within the district and
effectively with the 2025/26 award.
Whether this work is
aligned with the Growing Opportunities and Council
Plans.
Whether a need exists
for this activity and spending.

 
The answer to all of these questions is
‘yes’.