Decision Maker: Executive, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Decision: 1.        To note the comments arising from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 20 January 2026, as set out in the Supplementary Agenda Pack. 2.        To recommend that full Council, at its Budget meeting on 11 February 2026, approves the five-year Capital Strategy for 2026/2031, incorporating the Treasury Management Strategy, Prudential Indicators and Asset Investment Strategy, as set out in Appendices 1, 2, and 3 to this report.   Reason: The Capital Strategy is a whole organisation approach to capital investments (expenditure) and overall strategic planning. It has historically been seen as a finance responsibility but should be steered by the leadership of the Council and is a responsibility of all.   Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: None.   Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.