Decision

The Committee has decided to recommend the adoption of the Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2025/26.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves the adoption of the Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2025/26 - 2027/28, including the proposal for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts.

topline: The Committee has decided to recommend the adoption of the Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2025/26.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions and allocation of resources, which can impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council Members", "Corporate Director - Finance and Resources", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://committee.worcester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=248

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Committee considered a report on the Capital Strategy for 2025/26 – 2027/28 and Investment Strategy for 2025/26 – 2027/28. The Corporate Director – Finance and Resources presented the report and highlighted the proposal for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts. She responded to questions and comments from Committee Members.   Upon being put to the vote, a majority of Committee Members expressed support for recommending the Council to adopt both Strategies.   RESOLVED: That the Committee agree to recommend to Council that the Capital Strategy and Investment Strategy for 2025/26 be adopted.

Date of Decision: March 17, 2025