Decision Maker: Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 16, 2025

Purpose: To seek endorsement of the Flintshire Local Area Energy Plan Main Report and Technical Report.

Content: (a)       That the Committee notes the Flintshire Local Area Energy Plan Main Report and Technical Report (Appendix 1 and 2 to the report), understanding that the LAEP actions assigned to Flintshire County Council are subject to securing and maintaining necessary funding;   (b)       That the Committee notes the content of The Coal Authority report ‘Flintshire County Council: Mine Water Heat Opportunities’ (Appendix 3) in conjunction with the Local Area Energy Plan; and   (c)       That the Committee anticipates or expects that hydrogen generation referenced in the LAEP report is green and that a response be sought from the Programme Manager on the feasibility of achieving this aim, with a report to come back to this Committee if this was not the case.