Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

Purpose: A report recommending the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27 and the Investment Strategy for 2026/27, along with additional requirements as outlined in the recommendations.

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet recommends to Council to:   1)    approve the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27 (Appendix 2 to the report) with effect from 1 April 2026;   2)    approve the Investment Strategy for Non-Treasury Investments for 2026/27 (Appendix 3 to the report) with effect from 1 April 2026;   3)    require the Executive Director for Resources to ensure that gross borrowing does not exceed the prudential level specified (Appendix 2 to the report, Section 4.16, Table 12 “Authorised Borrowing Limit”);   4)    approve the revised lending limits for the Warwickshire Property Development Group (WPDG) (Appendix 3 to the report, Annex 7);   5)    approve the revised lending limits for the Warwickshire Investment Fund (WIF) (Appendix 3 to the report, Annex 7);   6)    require the Executive Director for Resources to ensure that gross investment in non-Treasury investments does not exceed the prudential levels specified (Appendix 3 to the report, Annex 7);   7)    delegate authority to the Executive Director for Resources to undertake such delegated responsibilities as are set out in Appendix 2, Annex 8, and Appendix 3, Section 2.5 to the report; and   8)    approve the New Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy and require the Executive Director for Resources to implement the Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy (Appendix 2 to the report, Section 3).