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: Wiper & True Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Carbon dioxide recovery
Project timescale: March – September 2022

Green Business grant applicant: Exchange Venue Bristol Ltd
Sector: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: Mechanical ventilation heat recovery & solar PV
Project timescale: January – March 2022

Green Business grant applicant: Forthglen Investments Ltd
Sector: Accommodation and food service
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: 2 beer chillers & LED lighting
Project timescale: February -July 2022

Green Business grant applicant: Beam Ltd
Sector: Information and communication
Local authority area: South Gloucestershire
Project description: LED lighting, solar PV, roof insulation & air-to-air heat pumps
Project timescale: January – February 2022

Green Business grant applicant: Robbins Ltd
Sector: Manufacturing
Local authority area: Bristol
Project description: solar PV
Project timescale: January – May 2022

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.