The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) which had been prepared in response to the Notice of Motion, presented to the last meeting of Council, concerning the Local Electricity Bill.

Resolved:-

1.  That the Local Electricity Bill be supported.

2.  That the local press be informed of the decision and that officers be requested to write a letter to the local MPs and the organisers of the Bill as proposed.

3.  That it be noted that maximising the financial and infrastructure benefits that may arise from this initiative will require investment in local renewable generation in future years.

Reasons for Decision

To respond to the Notice of Motion

Other Options

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mulroney