URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=371

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report summarises proposed amendments to the Capital Programme considered by the Capital Strategy Group on 29 April 2025.

Content: RESOLVED that:-   Great Northumberland Forest – Hadston and Redrow a)       Cabinet approve the spend of £0.048 million in 2025-26 to create two new native woodlands in Hadston and Redrow. This spend will be externally funded from the Forestry Commission as part of the England Woodland Creation Offer; and b)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to include the £0.048 million spend in 2025-26.   HRA Roof Replacement Programme a)       Cabinet approve the spend of £3.364 million (£1.658 million in 2025-26 and £1.706 million in 2026-27) for the replacement of roof coverings and roofline to 424 Council-owned homes. This spend will be funded from the HRA Major Repairs Reserve; b)       Cabinet approve the amendment to the capital programme to reallocate £1.658 million in 2025-26 and £1.706 million in 2026-27 from the Major Repairs Reserve to the Roof Replacement Programme; and c)       delegated authority be granted to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration, in consultation with the S151 Officer, to enter into the resulting contract up to the value of £3.267 million.

Date of Decision: June 10, 2025