URL: https://democracy.derbyshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1195

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval for the acceptance of the Year 5 Trees for Climate Capital Grant (CDEL) offer of £1,366,563 from Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council and, subject to consultation with the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, to enter the respective grant agreement. To seek Cabinet approval for delegated authority for the Cabinet Member - Corporate Services and Budget and Cabinet Member - Infrastructure and Environment respectively to jointly approve grant offers to private landowners and accept grant in respect of tree planting on Council land. To seek Cabinet approval for the retention in an earmarked reserve of establishment payments for tree planting schemes on Council owned sites to fund identified work in future years. To seek Cabinet approval to carry forward of any underspend in revenue grant funding from 2024-25 for Derbyshire Heartwood Community Forest into 2025-26 financial year.

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Date of Decision: January 9, 2025