Issue - decisions

Members considered a report which informed them of the likely out-turn position of the 2006/07 Capital Programme based on the spend profile and information to July 2006. It advised them of changes to existing schemes to allow the more effective management and monitoring of the Capital Programme, and of any new schemes, and sought approval for their addition to the 2006/07 Capital Programme.

Officers highlighted the proposed slippage of £2.200m for the York Pools and Indoor Sports Provision Scheme and the Museum Service Heritage Lottery Bid into 2007/08.

Members were informed of the successful completion of work on the Knavesmire Culvert repairs and the refurbishment of Oaklands Sports Centre.  Also, that discussions were continuing with the Heritage Lottery Fund over the suitability of Hull Road Park for a grant under the Parks for People initiative

The report detailed the transfer of the Youth Service to the Children’s Services portfolio which had resulted in a £0.331m reduction in the Leisure & Culture capital programme.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to:

(i)                 Note the updates to the above schemes;

(ii)               Agree the scheme reprofiling and slippage of £2.200m from 2006/07 into 2007/08 together with the virements between schemes, as detailed in the report;

(iii)             Approve the transfer of the Youth Service schemes to the Children’s Services Capital Programme

(iv)              Approve the revised Capital Programme as set out in Annex 1

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:    That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:         To update the Executive Member and manage the budget effectively.