Agenda item - Greater Brighton Hydrogen Group

Report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board.

1)             That the Board note the progress of and wide interest in the Greater Brighton Hydrogen Group, and its launch event planned for February 2021.

2)             That the Board support the research into future demand for hydrogen in transport being carried out by the University of Brighton, Ricardo and Greater South East Energy Hub.

3)             That the Board note and support the group in responding to opportunities for funding bids on hydrogen which are expected during 2021.

23.1      The Board considered a report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board that provided an update on the progress of the Greater Brighton Hydrogen Group, a planned launch and future work towards developing a hydrogen economy and supply chain in the Greater Brighton and wider Sussex area.

23.2      Board Members welcomed the report as an important step forward.

23.3      RESOLVED-

1)             That the Board note the progress of and wide interest in the Greater Brighton Hydrogen Group, and its launch event planned for February 2021.

2)             That the Board support the research into future demand for hydrogen in transport being carried out by the University of Brighton, Ricardo and Greater South East Energy Hub.

3)             That the Board note and support the group in responding to opportunities for funding bids on hydrogen which are expected during 2021.