Decision

The Cabinet has decided to finalize the financial position of the 2025/26 Capital Programme and approve scheme adjustments.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved scheme slippage and re-phasing, noted the total net reduction in scheme costs, and received an updated 2026/27 indicative Capital Programme position.

summary: The decision involves finalizing the financial position of the 2025/26 Capital Programme and approving scheme slippage and re-phasing.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to finalize the financial position of the 2025/26 Capital Programme and approve scheme adjustments.

reason_contentious: This issue is not likely to be contentious as it mainly involves financial adjustments within the Capital Programme.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Financial department staff", "Local residents impacted by the Capital Programme projects"]

contentiousness_score: 2

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

URL: https://barnsleymbc.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3131

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   1.     Note the final financial position on the 2025/26 Capital Programme; 2.     Approve scheme slippage totalling £29.1M (paragraph 2.6 and Appendix B refer); 3.     Approve scheme re-phasing totalling £0.7M (paragraph 2.7 and Appendix B refer);   4.     Note the total net reduction in scheme costs in 2025/26 of £1.7M (paragraph 2.8 and Appendix B refer); 5.     Receive an updated 2026/27 indicative Capital Programme position (as part of the Quarterly Finance Monitoring update).

Date of Decision: July 15, 2026