Decision details

1.        That it be agreed that GM Local Authorities should collectively bid for c£15m of Sustainable Warmth Competition funding, to continue the existing Green Homes Grant funded retrofit programme from December 2021 to March 2023.

2.        That it be agreed that the GMCA should be the accountable body for the bid on behalf of GM Local Authorities and Registered Providers.

3.        That, subject to a successful award, authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer and Monitoring Officer to contract with BEIS to receive and defray the funds to partners and procured delivery partner(s).

4.        That it be noted that the equalities impact from this proposal will be managed via utilising delivery companies with robust equality policies, and the environmental outcome was to substantially reduce the carbon emissions from approximately 1200 homes in Greater Manchester.