Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 12.1 This report sets out the Communities, Parks and Leisure key priority areas for capital investment and provides an overview of potential projects and priorities for the years 2025 to 2030, together with an overview of anticipated developments and challenges up to 2052.   The Committee is 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 2025).     12.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:-   (a)  endorses the proposals set out in this report; and   (b)  notes that the proposals will now be included in the draft Capital Strategy to be submitted to Council for approval in March 2025 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     12.3 Reasons for Decision     12.3.1 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 CPL Capital programme will contribute to the Council’s proposed approach to capital investment for the next five years.     12.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     12.4.1 None. It is a legal requirement for all local authorities to produce a Capital Strategy. CPL Committee is therefore asked to comment upon and endorse the current proposals to form part of the Council’s wider Capital Strategy for 2025.