Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Executive approved the various proposals outlined in the decision.
summary: The decision involves approving the capital programme position, reprofiling budgets, using developer funding for affordable housing, adjusting the Devolved Schools Grant budget, and allocating additional funding for adult accommodation flats.
topline: The Executive has decided to approve various budget allocations and funding sources for capital projects.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves budget allocations and funding sources for various projects.
affected_stakeholders: ["Developers", "Council", "Homes England", "DfE", "NHS"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://wokingham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1626
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Effective use of our capital resources to meet the Council Plan investment priorities, and delivering value for money for residents.
Content: RESOLVED that the Executive: 1) noted the position of the capital programme at the end of Quarter 1 (to 30 June 2026) as summarised in the report below and set out in detail in Appendix A to the report; 2) approved and noted the proposed reprofiling of budgets to future years in the capital programme as set out in Appendix B; 3) approved the use of £784,000 of S106 developer funding to support the delivery of an affordable housing scheme within Loddon Homes. The Council will also lend up to £1,570,000 as a capital loan, from existing approved budgets. Funding will be provided on the basis on the project securing Homes England funding in conjunction. 4) approved and noted the £15,951 reduction in the 2026/27 Devolved Schools Grant capital budget resulting from additional schools converting to academy status. This adjustment will realign the budget with the ring-fenced grant allocation provided by the DfE. 5) approved and noted, subject to successful external grant funding, an additional £15,000 for works at the Ryeish Green adult accommodation flats, increasing the total budget to £381,000. The ring-fenced grant will be funded by the NHS.
Date of Decision: July 30, 2026