Issue details

Delegated authority has been granted to the Combined Authority’s 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 submitted as follows:

Green Business grant applicant: Essential Trading Co-operative Ltd
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Installation of Solar PV
Project timescale: October 2021 - January 2022

Green Business grant applicant: Regency Purchasing Group Ltd
Sector: Wholesale and retail trade
Local authority area: North Somerset
Project description: Installation of LED lighting
Project timescale: October 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Parkview Consultants (Bristol) Ltd
Sector: Professional, scientific and technical activities
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Installation of double glazing, door replacement, LED lighting, roof insulation, radiant heating panels and solar PV
Project timescale: October - December 2021

Green Business grant applicant: The Bristol Fan Co. Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Installation of LED lighting
Project timescale: October 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Moor Beer Company Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Installation of Solar PV
Project timescale: October - November 2021

Green Business grant applicant: Pytch Ltd
Sector: Other service activities
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Cavity wall insulation
Project timescale: November 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.