Decision details
HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) Fuel
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To agree a change of fuel for Environmental Services vehicles
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That the change from standard diesel to HVO diesel commencing from Autumn 2025 leading to a substantial reduction in emissions during 2025/26 & 2026/26 be supported.
(2) That the small increase in fuel costs as a result of moving to HVO, which can be contained within the existing fuel budget, be noted.
Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings and effect on communities in two or more wards;
Corporate Priorities : Environmental stewardship;
Reason No Public Access: No
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Contact: Ed Potter, Assistant Director Environmental Services Email: ed.potter@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 227023.
Report author: Ed Potter
Publication date: 03/09/2025
Date of decision: 02/09/2025
Decided at meeting: 02/09/2025 - Executive
Effective from: 10/09/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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