Decision details

To grant a sum of £10,000 to support the Planet Cheltenham initiative.

To part fund the redevelopment of a 2 floor Eco-Hub. Intended to be an exemplar refit, knowledge bank, activity centre and community resource. This is aligns with an Climate Pathway action: “Explore partnership opportunities for setting up ‘zero carbon hubs’ – decentralised futureproof centres promoting zero emission lifestyles, that help to educate, inform and advise on ‘all things climate’ for individuals and communities.”

This grant was initially offered as part of the Planet Cheltenham Crowdfunder to deliver a pop-up space and support their plans for their new Eco-Hub by the previous Cabinet Member. Those funds are now being released as Planet Cheltenham have met required milestones to justify investment in renewable energy infrastructure on site.

Developing our own eco-hub. Using funding to support a pop up or to fund workshops, which was the original intention of this grant. Recent progress on the Planet Cheltenham Eco-Hub leads this course of action to be a better long-term investment in creating a sustainable climate hub than short-term pop up seed investment. Planet Cheltenham’s eco-hub is the preferred option as it supports grassroots community action, supports the creation of a new community space in an area of deprivation, and supports the delivery of a new climate hub for Cheltenham without creating significant long-term budgetary pressure for the Council.

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