Issue details

Delegated authority has been granted to the Combined Authority Chief Executive to take decisions on the award of Green Business Grants (through the Low Carbon Challenge Fund) in consultation with the Chief Executives of the West of England unitary authorities.

Green Business grant applications were considered as follows:

Green Business grant applicant: The Strawberry Thief Ltd
Sector: Accommodation and food services
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: LED lighting, duct insulation & induction cooker
Project timescale: July 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Picnic Coffee Ltd
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: Bath and North East Somerset
Project description: More efficient coffee making equipment
Project timescale: July 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Refrigeration Developments and Testing Ltd
Sector: Professional, scientific and technical activities
Local authority area: North Somerset
Project description: Adaptation of refrigeration testing facility
Project timescale: July 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Jencan Ltd
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: South Gloucestershire
Project description: LED lighting
Project timescale: July 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Vitcas Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Solar PV
Project timescale: July – September 2021

The above applications were assessed by officers as meeting the required criteria in terms of value for money, deliverability and financial viability.

The Chief Executives of the West of England unitary authorities were consulted on these proposals and were in agreement with the decision.