Issue - meetings

Discussion item.

The Chairman referred to the long-standing request for a representative at the Committee and thanked Mr A Craven, External Affairs Manager for Cadent Limited for attending.

Mr A Craven gave a presentation to the committee summarising what Cadent Limited did, where it was based, future investments and network connections.  The Chairman then opened up the discussion.

Councillor J Geary gave a brief history as to why the topic was put onto the work programme a few years ago and thanked Mr A Craven for his attendance.  In response to a question from Councillor J Geary, Mr A Craven provided information on the long-term aspiration to use hydrogen gas rather that methane.

Councillor C Benfield was excited to hear about the use of hydrogen gas in the future and the plans for localised energy production.  He suggested that, as this would take in excess of 10 years to roll out, that a hydrogen gas tank be used locally in the interim.  Mr A Craven stated that Cadent Limited were keen to explore options such as this and asked Councillor C Benfield to make contact with him out of the meeting as he would be happy to explore it further.