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Shortlist of Projects for the Net Zero Fund

The report provides an update on the Net Zero Fund, which launched on 3rd January 2023 with a call for Expressions of Interests. The EOI closing date was 6th February 2023. Included in the report is a summary of the process and the submitted EOIs. Further details on the EOIs will be included with an appendix, but this will be confidential due to possible commercial sensitivities.

The Joint Committee needs to make a decision on whether these EOIs can be taken forward to Full Business Case stage submission.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
A decision needs to be made in March to allow shortlisted applicants to complete and submit Full Business Cases. Any delays would have a detrimental impact on contracting and delivery timelines.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 13 Mar 2023 by Joint Devolution Committee

Lead member: Leader

Lead director: Chief Executive Officer

Contact: Andrew Leeming, Head of Strategy, Economic Partnership Unit Email: andrew.leeming@nylep.com Email: Andrew.Leeming@ynylep.com.

Consultation process

Not applicable.

Consultees

The shortlist has been developed following discussion amongst officers within the York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, which was allocated administrative rights of the fund by the Joint Committee at the November 2022 meeting.

Documents

  • Shortlist of Projects for the Net Zero Fund