Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider and approve, subject to planning consent, funding for the installation of solar photo voltaic canopies at Mildenhall Hub located in the main visitors’ car park.

Content: Resolved:   That: 1.           Subject to the receipt of planning consent, the installation of solar canopies at the Mildenhall Hub car park, which supports West Suffolk Council’s strategic priority of environmental resilience and aligns with the authority’s net zero carbon emissions goals while also providing economic benefits, be approved.   2.           A capital budget of up to £1,300,000 be allocated to the project from the Council’s existing Net Zero Fund, which will generate an estimated 553,050kWh and save around £152,000 and 125tCO2 per annum.