Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment advised on the opportunities relating to energy switching and energy advice.  Information was provided on the resulting Welsh Government’s sponsored collective switching scheme called Cyd Cymru and a nomination was sought for somebody to sign the related charter to support the scheme in Flintshire.

The Chief Officer (Planning and Environment) explained that Cyd Cymru had concluded two fuel switches and the processes and procedures worked well and without incident.  The current scheme was open for registrations and would close on 1 March 2015.  Those who had registered would have until 16 March 2015 to confirm whether or not they wanted to switch.

Residents on prepayment meters could participate in the switch with tariffs offered based on what the resident entered as their preferred billing method.

The Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance suggested that the Cabinet Member for Environment be nominated to sign the charter and provide a statement of support which was agreed.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the initiative be supported and the Cabinet Member for Environment be nominated to sign the charter and provide a statement of support; and

(b)       That the engagement packs be utilised by Members (when available) to promote the Cyd Cymru fuel switching scheme and promote energy efficiency when doing so.