Agenda item

The purpose of this report is to inform the Cabinet Member of progress to date on schemes in the 2014/15 City and Environmental Services Capital Programme, including budget spend to the end of October 2014. The report proposes adjustments to scheme allocations to align with the latest cost estimates and delivery projections.

Resolved:           That the Cabinet Member:

(i)     Approved the virement of funds within Highways and Transport budgets.

(ii)    Approved the amendments to the 2014/15 City and Environmental Services Capital Programme set out in Annexes 1 and 2.

Reason:              To enable the effective management and monitoring of the Council’s capital programme.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which set out the progress to date on schemes in the 2014/15 City and Environmental Services Capital Programme, including budget spend to the end of October 2014. The report also proposed adjustments to scheme allocations to align with the latest cost estimates and delivery projections.

During the meeting, the report was considered ahead of Agenda Item 8 (Jockey Lane Pedestrian and Cycle Improvement Scheme) (Minute Item 32 refers). This was because the decisions made at this time released the monies to allow the Jockey Lane Cycle and Pedestrian Improvement Scheme to proceed.

Resolved:           That the Cabinet Member:

(i)     Approved the virement of funds within Highways and Transport budgets.

(ii)    Approved the amendments to the 2014/15 City and Environmental Services Capital Programme set out in Annexes 1 and 2.

(iii)  Agreed for additional funds to be made available for the Jockey Lane scheme from the removal of other proposed schemes from the Capital Programme.

Reason:              To enable the effective management and monitoring of the Council’s Capital programme.