Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: The report will present a financial update alongside the month 2+ Budget Monitor.

Content: Resolved –   (1)  That the current forecast positions be noted and that the Executive support the continued management of the Council’s budgets.   (2)  That the following capital expenditure schemes as outlined in Section 10.8 of Document K be approved.   • Burley Recreation Ground Pump Track £0.24m: The development of a cycle track at Burley Recreation Ground, funded entirely by contributions from local fundraising. • Parking Pay & Display Machines £0.151m: The installation of 50 new parking pay and display machines in Bradford City Centre and outskirts, 17 of which are to replace existing obsolete machines with the remaining 33 comprising new pay and display areas. This item will be funded from revenue income generated by the new pay and display machines. • West Park Outdoor Gym £0.035m: The installation of an outdoor gym in West Park, Girlington. This item is funded by external grant. • Abb Scott Lane Wall Works £0.25m: To undertake necessary repair works to prevent further collapse. Initially the works will be funded by the Highways general reserve budget included in the Capital Investment Plan, prior to seeking to recover the associated costs from the adjoining landowners via the appropriate legal mechanisms. • Foster Carer Adaptations £1.5m: A £1.5m capital funding programme providing carer adaptions over a three-year period based on £500k per annum. 2025-26 will be funded by an underspend on the Phase 2 Residential Capital programme. For 2026/27 onwards additional capital funding will be required. It is requested that delegated approval be given to the Strategic Director Children’s Services and S151 Officer to sign off individual requests. • Brackenhill Park £0.169m: A programme of improvement works at Brackenhill Park, funded by capital receipts generated from the sale of a derelict lodge at the park. • Fleet & Plant Replacement £0.585m: The replacement of plant and vehicles used by the Highway Delivery Unit which have reached the end of their useful life. This will be funded by borrowing and repaid via an annual revenue contribution.   (3)  That it be noted that the following capital expenditure is approved under Section 1.7 of the Financial Regulations:   • Respite Home £0.847m: The purchase and refurbishment of a property, designed to enable short term emergency accommodation and support for children. • Foster Carer Extensions £0.052m: New budget to complete extension works at a property to enable the continuation of a foster care placement. This will be funded from the 2024- 25 General Contingency budget included in the Capital Investment Plan. • Mountain View Wall £0.256m: For remediation works to be carried out. This scheme is funded from the general contingency budget.   To be actioned by: Interim Strategic Director of Corporate Resources / S151   Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate   (Andrew Cross – 07870 386523)