Issue details

Accountable Body status for an ERDF application

To request that Sefton Council acts as accountable body for an ERDF funding application, on behalf of a consortium of local authorities and social landlords, to deliver an energy efficiency programme across the Liverpool City Region.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2015

Decision due: 2 Jul 2015 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Regeneration and Skills

Lead director: Director of Built Environment

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Paula Lowrey Email: paula.lowrey@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 2734.

Consultation process

Seek legal, financial and political guidance on the benefits (and costs) of acting as accountable body on behalf of a consortium.

Consultees

(i) Consult with members of the VIRIDIS partnership of LCR local authorities and RSLs.
(ii) Consult with Heads of Finance and Personnel
(iii) Consult all relevant Cabinet Members i.e. Regeneration & Skills, Health & Well-Being, Regulatory Services, Compliance & Corporate Resources.

Decisions

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Accountable Body status for an ERDF application