The purpose of the report is to seek authority from Policy, Resources & Economic Development Committee to administer a Local Discretionary Energy Rebate scheme. As well as give information to members on the main energy rebate scheme announced by Government on 3 February 2022.

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Poppy SECONDED the recommendation in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members were asked:

To give delegated authority to the Corporate Director (Finance & Resources in consultation with the Chair of Policy, Resources & Economic Development to implement a Local Discretionary Energy Rebate scheme as set out in the criteria within this report.

Reason for Recommendation

To ensure the Council has a Local Discretionary rebate scheme in place in order to distribute the allocated funding to Brentwood Residents.