Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026-27 (CS/2026/08)

February 25, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome General exception View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet decided to recommend the Council agree the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026-27. This decision was made on 14/07/2026. The strategy includes the borrowing strategy, operational boundaries, prudential and treasury management indicators, investment strategy, creditworthiness policy, investment instruments, and the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy.

The Director of Environment and Sustainability approved the procurement strategy for Camden's air quality diffusion tube monitoring for 2026-2029. This decision was made on 12 March 2026. The strategy includes a 50/50 price/quality split and a 4.5-year contract term with an optional break clause, for an estimated value of £396,000.

The Chief Experience and Information Officer approved the procurement strategy and direct award of a contract for a Children's Education Management System to NEC Software Solutions Limited. This decision was made on 30 June 2026. The contract will be for three years with an optional one-year extension, totalling £499,924, and will use the Government Commercial Agency Vertical Application Solutions framework.

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Purpose

To consider the Treasury Management Strategy Statement for 2026-27 covering the council’s capital plans, prudential indicators, MRP, borrowing and investment strategy, including parameters on how investments are to be managed and recommend to Council for approval.

Decision

RESOLVED –

THAT Council be recommended to agree the following:-

(i)                 The Borrowing Strategy as set out in section 5 and Appendix 1;

(ii)                The operational boundaries and authorised limits in Appendix 1 (prudential indicators 3 and 4);

(iii)              The prudential and treasury management indicators in Appendix 1 (prudential indicators 1-8);

(iv) The Investment Strategy as set in section 6 and Appendix 1;

(v)               The creditworthiness policy and credit rating criteria as set out in Appendix 1 (Table 3);

(vi)             The investment instruments categorised as specified and non-specified in Appendix 1 (Table 4 and 5); and

(vii)           The Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy as set out in Appendix 1.

Supporting Documents

19 Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
Report - Camden Food Partnership Grants 2025-26.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Contract Variation for Bacton Development Scheme report.pdf
Community energy partner concession contract award report.pdf
Report - New Homes for Small Sites Package B proposed planning application for Hadley Street.pdf
Contract Award Drug and Alcohol IPS 2026-29 report.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment Form.pdf
Contract award report public conveniences refurbishment works.pdf
Appendix 2 - EIA Toilet Procurement Refurbishment.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date25 Feb 2026
Effective from6 Mar 2026
Expected date25 Feb 2026
Originally due25 Feb 2026
Lead officerSaul Omuco
Subject to call-inYes