Lead Member – Mr Steve Charmley, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Business Growth, ip&e, Culture and Commissioning (North).

Report of the Director of Commissioning is attached, marked 14 TO FOLLOW.

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RESOLVED:

i)             That the position to explore energy supply and commercial energy opportunities as set out in the report be endorsed.

ii)            That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business Growth, ip&e, Culture and Commissioning (North) to agree and to complete all formalities to facilitate the procurement process.

The Portfolio Holder for Business Growth, ip&e, Culture and Commissioning (North) introduced a report of the Director of Commissioning – copy attached to the signed minutes – which set out a proposals to explore the opportunity for the Council to generate a new income stream through involvement in the purchase and resale of energy to domestic and business consumers. 

RESOLVED:

i)        That the position to explore energy supply and commercial energy opportunities as set out           in the report be endorsed.

ii)        That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio           Holder for Business Growth, ip&e, Culture and Commissioning (North) to agree and to           complete all formalities to facilitate the procurement process.