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11.1

The Committee received a report from the
Executive Director, City Futures which outlined the Economic
Development and Skills Policy Committee’s key priority areas
for capital investment and provides an overview of potential
projects and priorities over the years 2025 to 2030, together with
an overview of anticipated developments and challenges up to
2025.

 

 

 

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic
Development and Skills Policy Committee:
 

 

 

(a) 
Endorse the proposals set out in this report
(b) 
Note that the proposals will be included in the draft Capital
Strategy to be submitted to Council for approval in March 2025 and,
if approved:
 
1.   
Officers will work with Members to consult with relevant
stakeholders (including with partners, staff, trades unions and in
respect of equalities and climate change) on the proposals in this
report to inform final project proposals;
2.   
Officers will work to develop any necessary detailed implementation
plans for the proposals in this report so that the proposals can be
implemented as planned; and
3.   
Approval for detailed proposals will be sought as part of the
monthly capital approval cycle by the Finance and Performance
Policy Committee.
 

 

 

 

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

 

 

11.3.1

This report and its recommendations, set out
how capital projects can continue to be developed and delivered,
despite the limited resources available and continue to deliver
quality community facilities for the people of Sheffield and
surrounding areas. Approval of the EDS Capital programme will
contribute to the Council’s proposed approach to capital
investment for the next five years.

 

 

 

 

11.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

 

 

11.4.1

None. It is a legal requirement for all local
authorities to produce a Capital Strategy. EDS Committee is
therefore asked to comment upon and endorse the current proposals
to form part of the Council’s wider Capital Strategy for
2025.