Decision

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

(2)       That the Corporate Director of Place be delegated authority, in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Director of Legal and Governance, to approve the final Zonal Outline Business Case and carry out a procurement exercise to identify a third-party zonal delivery partner, and take all other necessary steps to develop the project prior to approval of a Development Agreement.

(3)       That the Corporate Director of Place be delegated authority, in consultation with the Executive Member for Climate Change and the Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration to agree the final red line boundary of the heat zone to be procured.

(4)       That the Corporate Director of Place be delegated authority, in consultation with the Executive Member for Climate Change, to approve the final Development Agreement (expected January 2026).

(5)       That the Director of Legal and Governance be delegated authority to enter into any legal agreements required to implement the recommendations.