URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=789

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: £75,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding is available in 2025/2026 to fund capital projects for small businesses, charities and other organisations to reduce carbon emissions by investing in energy efficient or low carbon technology on a 50% match funding basis. The UKSPF Energy Saving Grants scheme was launched on 18th July and following an expression of interest (EOI) and application process, it is proposed to award funding to 11 businesses. Due to their high energy use priority has been given to hospitality businesses.   Awarded projects include modernisation of heating systems, installation of solar panels and associated battery storage, and provision of energy efficient lighting solutions.

Content: £75,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding is available in 2025/2026 to fund capital projects for small businesses, charities and other organisations to reduce carbon emissions by investing in energy efficient or low carbon technology on a 50% match funding basis. The UKSPF Energy Saving Grants scheme was launched on 18th July and following an expression of interest (EOI) and application process, it is proposed to award funding to 11 businesses. Due to their high energy use priority has been given to hospitality businesses.   Awarded projects include modernisation of heating systems, installation of solar panels and associated battery storage, and provision of energy efficient lighting solutions. To approve the allocation of the £75,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund Energy Saving Scheme Grant fund to 11 organisations as set out in the report.

Date of Decision: October 24, 2025