Purpose

To request approval
for an increase to the in year capital programme to allow urgent works to
be undertaken at the Oxton Flood Relief Channel

Decision

To approve
the request to increase the in
year capital programme by
£50,000

Reasons for the decision

To ensure the
authority resolves the current issues at the flood relief
channel

Alternative options considered

Do nothing
– the channel is NSDC responsibility and works are
required
Wait until new financial year – the works
need to be undertaken as soon as possible