Decision details

Request to accept Mayoral Renewables Fund from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To accept a grant from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) to install solar panels on up to four leisure sites, subject to acceptable terms and conditions being received, totalling up to £385,886.

Reasons for the decision:

To accept funding from the Mayoral Renewables Fund aligns with the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and provides a cost saving to the council by reducing energy bills due to on site electricity generation. The payback time to NYC from this investment is approximately 2.5-3 years.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 14/08/2025

Date of decision: 20/06/2025