Decision details

The sub-committee considered a report which set out the findings of an independent assessment of Enviroo’s Business Case for £1,000,000 of Enterprise Zone Grant Funding and sought approval from the Joint Committee for Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington to issue a grant funding offer and draw down funds aligned to a Grant Funding Agreement, from Councillor Nick Mannion.

The sub-committee were updated that the project reflected a significant opportunity within the region as the grant would allow for a state-of-the-art recycling facility to be constructed, creating jobs and promoting sustainable practices. 

RESOLVED: (Unanimously)

That the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee:

1. Approve the award of EZ grant funding to Enviroo of up to £1 million to support the delivery of a waste plastics recycling facility subject to the terms and conditions precedent set out in this report.

2. Note that the Chief Executive of ECW, in consultation with the Joint Committee leads for Place and Net Zero, will enter into a Grant Funding Agreement with Enviroo on terms consistent with paras 15 and 16 of this report to implement the grant and monitor the terms of the funding agreement.