Decision details

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      In respect of the Brent Carbon Offset Fund:

(a)      To agree the future allocation policy for Brent’s Carbon Offset Fund, as outlined in section four of the report (60% to own housing stock; 30% to schools; 10% held in reserve for general use), and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resident Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Action, to have overall responsibility for the oversight and operationalisation of the policy, with an immediate opportunity to utilise as part of a bid to the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

(2)      In respect of the Together Towards Zero Small Grants Scheme:

(a)      To approve the proposed amendment to raise the maximum amount payable to successful applicants to the Together Towards Zero Grant Scheme from £1,000 to £5,000.

(b)      To delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Leisure to approve Together Towards Zero applications up to the overall value of £100k.

(c)      To delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Leisure to approve any subsequent changes to the key grant documentation such as: guidance notes, application form, frequently asked questions, funding agreements, evidence of community support template and data protection and safeguarding pack.