Purpose

This report seeks approval to procure the
internal fleet required to deliver the New Public Realm Service
from 1 June 2026.

Decision

That:
a)   
Cabinet Member approve the drawdown the
£1.540m identified corporate funded borrowing to enable the
purchase of additional winter maintenance vehicles and an internal
fleet for the New Public Realm Service; and
b)   
Cabinet Member delegates authority to
the Major Contracts Programme Director to take all necessary
operational decisions to carry out the procurement and award of
contracts, as set out in recommendation (a), to successful
bidders
 

Alternative options considered

1.             
That this investment is not made
and the Council does not purchase additional winter maintenance
vehicles and an internal fleet for the New Public Realm Service.
This is not recommended as Officers consider that this would lead
to additional risk associated with the delivery of the New Public
Realm Service, which is a key part of the Council’s Delivery
Plan.