Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 30, 2025

Purpose: This report informs the Executive of the progress of the Council in delivering its capital programme for the financial year 2024/2025 Q3

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive: 1)    noted the position of the capital programme at the end of Quarter 3 (to 31 December 2024) as summarised in the report below and set out in detail in Appendix A to the report; 2)    approved and noted the proposed carry forwards in the capital programme as set out in Appendix B; 3)    noted and approved the following budget adjustments to the capital programme which include;   a) An additional £500,000 to complete the enhancements to Bluebell House Nursing Home. The additional budget will be used to support additional works including external windows, redecoration of communal areas and staff facilities. This additional budget will be funded from the capital contingency budget. b) An additional £36,000 capital budget in 2024/25 towards toilet & corridor improvements at Robert Piggott Infant School. This additional budget requirement is funded from a donation received to the Council. c) A reduction of £180,327 in the schools devolved capital budget due to a number of schools that have transferred to Academy Status and the grant received is now paid to the Academy Trustees. The revised budget will match the ringfenced grant funding received from the DfE. d) An additional £18,000 capital budget in 2024/25 towards Loddon Swimming Pool Cover. The additional contribution is to be funded in full from a ringfenced grant secured from Sport England swimming pool support fund grant.