Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose: To seek approval of the 2026-27 Building Practice Health and Safety Capital Programme budget allocation and associated spend.

Content: That the Committee for Strategy and Resources (unanimous vote in favour): 1.      Approved the 2026-27 Building Practice Health and Safety Capital Budget allocation, as set out in this report and Appendix A, subject to Full Council budget approval in February 2026. 2.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to take all steps required to spend the budget to implement the programme of works in Appendix A including procuring and awarding contracts which may be over the key decision threshold. 3.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to make amendments to the scheme budget allocations (which may be above the key decision threshold) to meet operational need, providing the programme operates within its approved budget limit.