Resolved -

(1)       That the contents of Document “AA” and the actions taken to manage the issues highlighted be noted.

(2)       That the following capital expenditure schemes as outlined in sections 14.9 and 14.10 of Document “AA” be approved.

·      £0.127m to deliver the necessary highway works to allow the Parry Lane Enterprise Zone scheme to be developed and delivered in accordance with the planning application.

·      £0.167m for the three schemes identified as part of the Sports Pitches Improvement Programme.

·      The Executive is asked approve a budget of £0.3m and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Place and Director of Finance & IT to approve the award of individual small grants for schemes linked to the Sports Pitches Improvement Programme. 

·      £1.7m for Year 1 of the IT Refresh Programme. This would be funded by the 2021-22 capital budget and bringing forward 2022-23 capital budget, both are currently included in Reserve Schemes.

·      £0.1m of Council match funding to increase the number of Changing Places Toilets in the District.

·      £1.898m for Phase 2 of the Playable Spaces Strategy Investment Programme to ensure that the District’s playable spaces are improved sufficiently to continue to provide fit for purpose, safe and sustainable play facilities.

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director of Finance