To consider the report of the Accountancy Services Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.     That the report be accepted.

2.     That the latest Capital Programme for 2025/26, totalling £8,305,120, be approved.

3.     That the purchase of 6 plots for Temporary Accommodation as detailed in the report be approved.

4.     That Council give delegated authority to the Executive Director (S151), in consultation with the Finance, People & Transformation Portfolio Holder, to finalise the details and enter contractual arrangements to purchase the 6 houses for temporary accommodation as detailed in the report.

Reasons:

1.     To ensure that the Council has adequate resources in place to meet its capital expenditure commitments.

2.     To reflect additions or other changes to the Capital Programme that have occurred in the 3rd quarter of the year.

3.     To be in a position to take advantage of LAFH4 funding that is available and secure the plots to provide further temporary accommodation.   

4.     To enable the contractual arrangements to be entered into that align with the business case to purchase the temporary accommodation without delay.

Considered – Report of the Accountancy Services Manager.

Other Options Considered:

None