Decision details

To appraise the Executive of the progress achieved in relation to the carbon neutrality options specific to the new build Dinton Activity Centre project at Dinton Pastures and the Addington School expansion

That:

1)        the proposals and the anticipated outcomes as set out in the report be noted;

2)        the decision to invest in the carbon neutrality proposals in Dinton Activity Centre and Addington School to significantly reduce the carbon emission of the new buildings in line with the Council’s net zero carbon by 2030 target be confirmed;

3)        an additional capital budget of £483,900 financed by borrowing and fully repaid from savings generated through reduced energy costs be approved;

4)        it be noted that the annual financial cost reductions in excess of the capital financing costs will be set aside to provide for component replacement in future years.