Decision details

Stockport Hydro - Otterspool Weir Hydro Scheme

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

The Executive Meeting considered and approved a proposal to provide a 10 year loan at 7% interest for up to £45,000 to Stockport Hydro to assist with the community-owned hydro-electric project at Otterspool weir, to be funded from the Council’s Green Regeneration Fund (the details of the loan were set out under section 3.0 of the report)

Alternative options considered:

None

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

Shan Alexander declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest as her husband was a shareholder and member of the Stockport Hydro Ltd Board. Councillor Alexander left the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

           

Kevin Dowling declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest as individuals associated with Stockport Hydro Ltd stayed at facilities owned by Councillor Dowling. Councillor Dowling left the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

Wards Affected: Bredbury Green & Romiley;

Decision Reference: ED1460

Contact: Darren Pegram, Services to Place Email: darren.pegram@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3171.

Report author: Darren Pegram

Publication date: 19/12/2012

Date of decision: 17/12/2012

Decided at meeting: 17/12/2012 - Executive

Effective from: 29/12/2012

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