Issue - meetings

To note the Net Zero Villages Project Proposal 2024/25 Report.

Executive Councillor: B Pitt

By means of a report by the Climate Co-ordinator, (a copy of which was appended in the Minute Book), the Net Zero Villages Project Proposal 2024/25 was presented to the Panel.

The Panel heard that the communications plan for the scheme would commence from 16th December 2024 and that details would also be included in the next Town and Parish newsletter as would the next Town and Parish Forum.

It was confirmed to that Panel that both Trusts and Parish Councils could apply for the scheme. It was noted that the scheme was only to be run in this financial year, however if future budgets allowed for continuation this would be considered.

The distribution of the grant funds to the applications was discussed, with the Panel being advised that the logistics of this had yet to be finalised. The subject of over subscription to the scheme was discussed, and the Panel heard that the team would advise unsuccessful applicants of alternative grant and funding opportunities as they became available.

The Panel heard that the Project Support Officer role would provide admin support to the scheme as well as a point of contact for applicants.

It was clarified to the Panel that should projects not be completed by 28^th February 2025, the CPCA would be consulted and that the surplus funding would be returned to the CPCA.