Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the Capital Strategy as set out in Appendix A of the report.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report on the proposed 2026/27 Capital Strategy, which explained that the Capital Strategy was designed to ensure all elected members had a full understanding of the Council’s long-term policy objectives, the associated capital requirements, governance arrangements, and the Council’s risk appetite.

Particular reference was made to the statutory requirement for Council approval and that were no significant changes from the previous year. A Capital Programme Board had also been established, chaired by the Chief Executive and attended by Strategic Directors, to oversee major projects and improve delivery.

The Leader moved the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor

Wright, voted upon, and CARRIED unanimously.

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the Capital Strategy as set out in Appendix A of the report.