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11.1

The Director of Parks Leisure and Libraries
introduced the report which set out the CPL key priority areas for
capital investment and provides an overview of potential projects
and priorities for the years 2024 to 2029, together with an
overview of anticipated developments and challenges up to 2052. The
Committee was asked to endorse the general approach to inform the
Council’s overarching Capital Strategy (which will be brought
to Full Council for approval in March 2024).
 

11.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That
the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:-

1.    
Endorse the proposals set out in this
report.

2.    
Note that the proposals will now be included in the
draft Capital Strategy to be submitted to Council for approval in
March 2024 and, if approved,
a.    
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;
b.    
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
c.    
Approval for detailed proposals will be sought as
part of the monthly capital approval cycle by the Finance
Committee.

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

11.3.1

Members are asked to note the unsustainable
financial position highlighted by the medium-term financial
analysis presented to Strategy and Resources Committee in September
2023. This report and its recommendations, sets 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.
 

11.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

11.4.1

The Council is required to both set a balanced
budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are
balanced. Committee is invited to comment upon and endorse the
current proposals to form part of the Council’s wider Capital
Strategy for 2024.