Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 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.