Decision details

(Minute 96)

The report of the Assistant Director Finance was submitted, reporting on the current position in respect of the Council’s revised annual capital programme and advising Members of the anticipated level of deferred expenditure into future years. He reported that the revised capital programme for the current year was £19.757 million, of which 9.97% had been spent in the first three months. He identified the requests for additional funding and the main variances, achievements and issues affecting expenditure.

In response to a query regarding the cost of kitchen replacements, the Assistant Director Housing and Contracts undertook to confirm to Executive members the average cost per home for a recent programme.  Whilst acknowledging the need for the Council to ensure value for money, members emphasised the importance of investing in Council stock and continuing to work towards the Decent Homes Standard.

Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at the meeting on 19 September 2012 and the support of the Committee was noted.

Executive recommended to Council to approve:-

(1)        the current position in respect of the annual Capital Programme; and

(2)        the amendments to the Council’s annual Capital Programme.