Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   That it be recommended to Full Council:   1.   That the updated General Fund Capital Programme expenditure and financing be approved as set out at Appendix A to the officer’s report.   2.   That grant funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority be accepted to contribute towards the acquisition of strategic sites.   3.   That the existing capital allocation for property maintenance and decarbonisation be increased by £200k in both 2026/27 and 2027/28.   4.   That the existing ICT Capital Programme allocation be increased by £150k in both 2026/27 and 2027/28.   5.   That the new schemes totalling £1.160m be included within the Capital Programme at this stage and that authority be delegated to Cabinet to approve the individual schemes subject to the development of full business cases and confirmation of available funding.   6.   That the establishment of a £500k Capital Programme Contingency for 2026/27 be approved and authority be delegated to Cabinet to approve the use of the Contingency Fund as required.   7.   That the proposals relating to the reallocation of funding for the Stephenson Memorial Hall Project be approved, reducing the use of capital receipts by £300k and increasing the contribution from the Markham Vale Business Rates Reserve by the same amount, in order to reduce reliance on capital receipts within the Capital Programme.   REASON FOR DECISIONS   To ensure the Council is able to make capital investments to support delivery of its stated vision and priorities, as set out within the Council Plan 2023 – 2027, and to evidence that such expenditure is appropriately funded.