Issue - meetings

To consider a report by Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill, Lead Member for Finance, Performance and Strategic Assets (copy enclosed) seeking Cabinet’s support of projects identified for inclusion in the 2021/22 Capital Plan.

RESOLVED that the projects detailed in Appendix 1 to the report for inclusion in the 2021/22 Capital Plan be supported and recommended to full Council.

Councillor Julian Thompson-Hill presented the report seeking Cabinet’s support of projects identified for inclusion in the 2021/22 Capital Plan as recommended by the Strategic Investment Group (SIG) and detailed in Appendix 1 to the report.

Councillor Thompson-Hill guided members through the report and explained the funding available for block allocations for on-going programmes of work.  Reference was made to the work of the SIG in reviewing the bids for allocations and a summary of their recommendations had been provided and elaborated upon further at the meeting, which included the recommended funding source for each project together with the reasoning for supporting those specific projects and allocations.

Cabinet considered the recommendations detailed within the report.  Councillor Tony Thomas drew attention to the need to take into account the Dark Sky Project (AONB – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) as part of the Sustainable LED Lighting (Salix) works to replace existing street lighting.  It was understood that the current street lighting model complied with those requirements and the Highways Department were aware of the technicalities in that regard.  Councillor Mark Young sought clarity on the facilities provided for Private Sector Housing Assistance and it was confirmed the funding would mainly be used to provide larger scale adaptions to private accommodation to ensure its suitability for those with disabilities.

RESOLVED that the projects detailed in Appendix 1 to the report for inclusion in the 2021/22 Capital Plan be supported and recommended to full Council.