Issue - meetings

To seek approval of the capital strategy and capital programme for 2021/22 to 2024/25.

RESOLVED –

(i)            The capital strategy be approved;

(ii)          The capital programme for 2021/22 to 2024/25 be approved;

(iii)         The growth bids and savings detailed in the report be approved.

Consideration was given to the capital programme 2021-22 to 2024-25 and the capital strategy. During the presentation and discussion, the following points were noted:

·         The leisure centre management fee was subject to ongoing discussions and would be slightly lower than originally anticipated

·         Car parking income remained lower than anticipated but it was hoped that this would soon return to previous levels

·         A reduction in the requirement to make payments of disabled facilities grants in-year had led to savings in year, but underlying need for help remained high

·         The reserves for the crematorium project had been used and no further reserves had been set aside.

In response to a member’s question, it was noted that the council housing asset management strategy which contained green measures for council house properties in support of the climate change strategy would be brought to a future meeting.