Decision details

Redemption of shares in Oldham Community Power

Decision Maker: Director of Economy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To note for Council records the decision of Oldham Community Power at their most recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) to buy back some of the Council’s shareholding.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council note the decision of Oldham Community Power to buy back £8,353 the Council’s shareholding and to pay £1,669.88 in interest on the shareholding.

Reasons for the decision:

Oldham Community Power has the authority to unilaterally decide to buy back shares from its members. Therefore, there are no options and the only requirement is that the Council formally records this decision.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Low Carbon was consulted.

Contact: Andrew Hunt, Strategy Partnerships and Policy Manager Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk x6587 Email: andrew.hunt@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 17/10/2022

Date of decision: 05/10/2022

Effective from: 25/10/2022

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