Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Services)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for
Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) –
the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge
executive functions within their respective service areas (Part
3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered
appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part
3.39). The Corporate Director (Operational Services) has delegated
operational matters relating to the running of the Private Sector
Housing service to the Head of Housing and Environmental
Health.
To enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with ANESCO Limited relating to the promotion of energy efficiency
measures to private sector housing residents in the Tendring area.
The project will provide free or discounted home energy efficiency
improvements such as cavity wall or loft insulation and in some
cases, complete heating systems. The scheme is part of the
Government's Energy Company Obligation, in particular the LA Flex
element of the obligation. ANESCO Limited will promote the project
in the area with the endorsement of the Council. The project will
contribute to improving energy efficiency for Tendring residents. A
decision is needed before the Council can enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with ANESCO Limited.
There is a reputational risk if ANESCO does
not deliver a good quality service. ANESCO are an established
national firm. There will be close communication between the two
organisations and ANESCO will not undertake any promotional
activity without firstly consulting with Officers. No alternative
options have been considered at this stage other than not entering
into an agreement with ANESCO. Not entering into an agreement would
be a missed opportunity to support delivery of the ECO scheme in
the district and to help households find a way out of fuel poverty.
This arrangement does not prevent the Council from entering into
similar arrangements with other providers in the future.
Publication date: 09/02/2018
Date of decision: 05/02/2018