(a)          Decision(s)

That the Capital Programme for 2017/2018 onwards be approved for the purposes of Scrutiny.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

The Council is required to set a capital budget for the coming financial year and as part of prudent financial management incorporate a longer term view of capital activity.  Regular review of the Capital Programme is essential, especially when a number of major schemes are running in parallel.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

None as such.  The proposed Capital Programme represents the allocation of anticipated resources in accordance with corporate priorities.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services.  That Committee will be considering Capital Programme at its meeting on 9 January, 2017, following which it will be submitted to full Council. 

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.