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Defra Air Quality Grant – Installation of electrical supplies for outdoor events

Decision Maker: Director: Economy of Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To secure additional resources to help the city council reduce NOx, particulate, CO2 and noise pollution from diesel generators.

Decision:

To approve the submission of a grant application to Defra and if successful accept that grant and deliver the project. The funding is to BCC to upgrade and install significant electrical power supplies to allow events such as the harbour festival and traders to use renewable electricity, rather than relying on polluting diesel generators.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - To not apply for the grant and not undertake the project
Option 2 -
Option 3 -

Publication date: 04/10/2022

Date of decision: 27/09/2022