Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 4, 2026

Purpose: The Executive Member for Finance submitted a report for consideration by the Executive, presenting the Prudential Indicators for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27. The report outlined the statutory requirement for the Council to set prudential indicators and approve an annual Treasury Management Strategy, which governs the Council’s borrowing, investments, and overall capital financing framework.  

Content: ORDERED that Executive approve that the following are forwarded to Council for approval as set out below:   a)    The Prudential Indicators and Limits for 2026/27 to 2029/30 relating to capital expenditure and treasury management activity set out in tables 1 to 9 of Appendix 1; b)    The Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27, which includes the Annual Investment Strategy for that financial year; c)    The Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) Policy for the 2026/27 financial year; and, d)    An Authorised Limit for External Debt of £354 million for the 2026/27 financial year.