Decision details

Phase 4 projects are in Calderdale and Kirklees, and will deliver energy efficiency improvements to 406 fuel poor homes, and sustain 17 jobs. Projects will be delivered through the Better Homes Yorkshire programme.

(o)        In respect of Tackling Fuel Poverty Phase 4 - Decision Point 5 (Full Business  Case with Finalised Costs) -

(i)                 That the reduction of LGF investment of Phase 1 of the Tackling Fuel Poverty Programme from £2,857,177 to £2,709,000, due to the withdrawal of the Calderdale Almshouse scheme be approved.

(ii)               That Phase 4 of the Tackling Fuel Poverty Programme for delivery in targeted areas of Calderdale and Kirklees to progress from Activity 5 (FBC with Finalised Costs) to Activity 6 (Delivery) be approved.  The reduction of Phase 1, together with the inclusion of Phase 4 projects, brings the total LGF investment in the Tackling Fuel Poverty Programme to £6m. This is in line with the indicative budget noted in the report to November 2016 Investment Committee.

(iii)             That WYCA funding of £1,007,800 be approved and that WYCA enters into a Funding Agreement with Kirklees for expenditure of up to £500,000 and with Calderdale for expenditure of up to £507,800, and that WYCA authorise delegation to the Managing Director to finalise the agreements.