Issue - meetings

The Board received a report that provided an update in relation to the development of the Affordable Warmth Strategy.

It was noted that since the previous meeting a draft project plan had been agreed, which included a twelve week consultation period, following this the Strategy would be presented to the Board in September for approval. Once approved the Strategy would be launched in the Autumn prior to the onset of winter.

The Board was advised that the Council’s Charging Assessment Team was currently working on a joint project led by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) that may be able to provide additional funding for the Affordable Warmth Strategy. There was agreement that there officers should meet outside the meeting to discuss this.

It was suggested that each of the Thematic Boards should receive an information report on the Affordable Warmth Strategy as part of the consultation process.

It was acknowledged that the consultation period was taking place at a time when people were likely to on holiday. However, this had been balanced against the need to get the launch the Strategy before the winter.

RESOLVED:

1. That the report be noted.

2. That an update on progress in implementing the strategy should be received at the next meeting.