Resolved –

(1)       That the contents of this report and the actions taken to   manage         the forecast overspend be noted.

(2)       That the  following capital expenditure schemes be approved:

•           £0.04m for the completion of drainage works at Dow Park            Water Activities Centre, to be funded from the general   contingency budget.

•           £0.46m to replace the pool tank at Ilkley Lido. This will be             funded by a mixture of general contingency and as an invest to        save scheme with the additional income funding the capital            spend.

•           £1.2m of additional funding to complete Adults Residential          and Extra Care Schemes . This will be funded by a mixture of       Service Prudential borrowing and additional grant.

•           £1.75m for the completion of the Affordable Housing         Programme 2015-18. The additional spend will be funded by       Service Prudential borrowing from rental income. 

•           £0.3m to extend the fitness facilities at Shipley Pool. This             will be funded by the additional income generated through increased membership.

•           £0.05m to replace and repair the roof on a property that the         Council leases. The works would be funded from the general        contingency line of the Capital Investment Programme. 

•           £1.4m to relocate the Schools Meals Central Production   Unit to a        smaller more efficient property. The works to the          Council         property will be funded by a mixture of capital receipt, revenue         contributions and corporate funding.

•           £2.1m for the 2019-20 IT capital programme. It will be funded from         revenue resources.

ACTION: Director of Finance

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Andrew Cross - 01274 436823)

COUNCIL MEETING – 14 OCTOBER 2019 - PETITION RE Museums and Libraries Service

The Council, at its meeting on Tuesday 14 October 2019 received a petition in respect of Museums and Libraries Service and referred the petition to the Executive.

Note: In receiving the above petition the Leader stated that it should be considered as part of the Budget Consultation report at the December meeting, and that the lead petitioner be advised accordingly.

ACTION: Assistant Director Sports and Culture