Decision details

To note the forecast capital outturn position for Q1 and approve a refresh of the 2012-22 programme

It was reported at the meeting that the resource centre for older people referenced in the cabinet member foreword and paragraph 70 of the report, should be referred to as a new centre of excellence for older people.  It was also reported that part of the final sentence of paragraph 70 (from 'and' until the end of that sentence) was factually incorrect and should not have been included in the report as no decision has been made about the location of the proposed centre.  The Council is currently carrying out feasibility studies at 3 sites in order to identify which site would potentially be the most suitable to develop the centre.  The outcome of the feasibility studies together with the outcome of the 3 month consultation on the vision and model for the centre will be considered by cabinet in December 2012.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the general fund capital programme 2012/13–2021/22 as at Quarter 1 2012/13, as detailed in Appendix A of the report be noted.

2.  That the housing investment programme 2012/13–2016/17 at Quarter 1 2012/13 as detailed in Appendix B of the report be noted.

3.  That the virements and funded variations for Quarter 1 2012/13 as detailed in Appendix C of the report be agreed.

4.  That the new capital bids shown at Appendix D of the report be agreed.

5.  That the refreshed capital programme including the new bids as shown at Appendix E of the report be noted.

6.  That the presence of a government consultation on the localisation of business rates which could have an impact on the continued application of the New Homes Bonus grant for capital purposes in the future be noted.

7.  That the strategic director of finance and corporate services present an updated programme refresh in early 2014, including exploration of a thirty-year capital programme forecast.

8.  That in light of the pressure in primary school places expected from 2013/14 and the additional pressure this places on council resources, officers should continue to work with the Department for Education (DfE) to maximise funding from DfE sources.