To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (enclosed).

RECOMMDENATION TO COUNCIL

That the latest position in respect of treasury activities, and the prudential

indicators, are accepted.

Reasons:

1.    The regulatory framework governing treasury management activities includes a requirement that the Council should, as a minimum, receive quarterly treasury monitoring reports in addition to the forward-looking annual treasury strategy and the backward-looking annual treasury report. Whilst quarters 1 and 3 do not need to be formally reported to full Council, there is an implicit understanding that they should be adequately scrutinised by Cabinet Executive.

2.    This report fulfils the requirement above and incorporates the needs of the Prudential Code to ensure adequate monitoring of capital expenditure plans and the Council’s prudential indicators. The treasury strategy and prudential indicators for 2024/25 were contained in the report approved by Council on 27th February 2024.

Considered – Report of the Finance Group Manager.

Other options considered:

None, this report is a requirement of the 2024/25 Prudential Code.