Decision details

Approval of the revised programme to tackle fuel poverty in private sector housing across the Borough.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approves the allocation of £3M to support the Affordable Warmth Programme until March 2026 as outlined in section 3 of the report; and

2.    Approves the proposed definition of households in fuel poverty for Barnsley as outlined in section 2 of the report; and

3.    Approves the proposed eligibility criteria for the Affordable Warmth Programme; and

4.    Approves the additional Free Boiler scheme element of the programme and its eligibility criteria outlined in section 2 of the report; and

5.    Approves the additional Energy Debt Support element of the programme and its eligibility criteria outlined in section 2; and

6.    Approves the launch of a competitive tender process and appointment of the successful contractor(s) to complete the heating and insulation works under the Affordable Warmth Programme with contract award delegated to Executive Director of Growth and Sustainability.