Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet, Lewes District Council Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 5, 2025

Purpose: A £3.9m Government grant has been awarded to help improve the energy efficiency of private homes in East Sussex that are in fuel poverty. Lewes District Council is leading the consortium to deliver this.

Content: (Key decision):   (1) To note the successful Lewes District Council (LDC) led consortium bid to the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, which has secured £3.9m across East Sussex authorities.   (2) To authorise the Assistant Director – Housing, Assets and Development, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Performance and Cabinet member for climate, nature and food systems, to carry out all necessary actions to facilitate the recommendations and deliver the programme, including feasibility, financing, appointment of professional services, procurement, contract award(s), and determining the terms of, and authorising the execution of, all necessary documentation in accordance with the funding parameters.   Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):   (3) To approve an allocation of up to £3.9m in the General Fund Capital Programme, to be financed in full by the grant funding secured as above, subject to Full Council approval.