Decision

(1)       That the contents of the report, be noted.

(2)       That the Executive approves accepting the grant if Trafford Council’s application is successful, and moving to the commercialisation phase of work, noting that a final decision to proceed will be taken once this phase has completed.

(3)       That the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Director of Legal and Governance, be delegated authority to accept the Green Heat Network Fund grant if awarded at the level submitted.

(4)       That the Corporate Director of Place, following consultation with finance, legal and procurement, be delegated authority to carry out a procurement exercise to identify commercialisation advisers and a third-party delivery partner, and take all other necessary steps to develop the project prior to approval of a Joint Development Agreement.

(5)       That a further report be made to the Executive to seek approval of the Joint Development Agreement.