Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: Cabinet;

a)    Noted the provisional capital outturn position from all legacy WNC authorities for the financial year 2020-21

b)    Noted the proposed capital carry forwards for the GF and HRA capital programmes as detailed in appendices A and B of the repor

c)     Noted the latest capital budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan for the GF and HRA

d)    Noted the new schemes that had been approved since 1st April 2021 or were in the process of being approved.

REASONS: This in accordance with the policy of the Council and constitution

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED: None

At the Chairman’s invitation Councillor Malcolm Longley presented the report, copies of which had been previously circulated. Councillor Longley noted that the first quarter had been a difficult one as the predecessor authorities were coming together and this would take some time to sort out. There had been 122 projects bought over to WNC from the predecessor authorities. Councillors were invited to email Councillor Longley with any queries about any of the projects.

Councillors made the following comments.

·         It was questioned what risks were attached to the Section 106 monies received.

·         Supply chains had been affected due to Brexit and some capital had to be re-phased. It was questioned whether there had been inflationary pressures.

·         How would the disposal policy be constructed with regards to assets?

·         Alongside strategy, how could councillors build social capital in their areas?

·         Could the asset list be made accessible to members if requested?

·         It had been agreed that after OAS all major builds would be discussed with councillors. An update on Old Lion Court was requested, with input from scrutiny.

·         Could there be an update on the re-development of Sponne Arcade.

Councillor Longley made the following comments.

·         With regard to re-phasing and material costs it was noted that there was a fixed-priced contract and as such there would be a risk.

·         Some projects had been re-evaluated.

·         There was no update on the Sponne Arcade redevelopment.

Simon Bowers added that an asset list was available, it was however, not as robust as was wanted, but he would be happy to share on request. The committee was advised that there was process in place as to how to dispose of items.

RESOLVED: That Cabinet;

1. Noted the provisional capital outturn position from all legacy WNC authorities for the financial year 2020-21 

2. Noted the proposed capital carry forwards for the GF and HRA capital programmes as detailed in appendices A and B 

3. Noted the latest capital budget and Medium Term Financial Plan for the GF and HRA 

4. Noted the new schemes that have been approved since 1^st April 2021 or are in the process of being approved