Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 16, 2025

Purpose: To propose that a revised Commercial Investment Strategy be approved and subsequently adopted for implementation. 

Content: The Cabinet approved the Revised Commercial Investment Strategy.

Reasons for the decision: CIPFA have carried out a full review of the existing Commercial Investment  Strategy. The Treasury and Capital Management Working Group have also reviewed the draft and their comments have been considered in the final document.   The revised Strategy continues to support the Treasury Management Strategy in delivering income from investments to support the Council’s activities. It also aligns with other policies and strategies, including the Corporate Plan.   The revised Strategy is a refresh of the existing policy and aligns with a Corporate Plan Action/Project (no.54). This will provide a clear basis for maintaining or taking other Commercial investments over the coming years pre-Local Government Reorganisation

Alternative options considered: N/A