Issue - meetings

To consider the proposed bidding process for projects requesting funds from the Green Initiatives Fund.

The Committee considered a report setting out a proposed bidding process for projects requesting funds from the Green Initiatives Fund.  The process had been based upon a similar approach for grants funding applications.

The Committee was advised that some adjustments may be required once the bidding process was underway as bids were likely to be submitted for internal and external projects.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

Not to put a bidding process in place which could result in funding for projects which do not fully deliver on the Council’s climate change objectives.

Resolved:

To note and agree the proposed bidding process for projects requesting funds from the Green Initiatives Fund.

Reasons for Decision:

The Green Initiatives Fund will support projects aiming to reduce the impact of climate change in the Borough. A fair means of assessing individual projects proposed by the Council or outside organisations is required to ensure appropriate use of the funding.