Issue - decisions

Recommended:  That Council approve:

a)           The proposed treasury management strategy for 2020/21, including the annual investment strategy and the minimum revenue provision policy statement;

b)           The proposed addition of ethical, social and governance as a fourth criterion for investments after security, liquidity and yield, as set out in paragraphs 78-82 of the report;

c)           The prudential indicators for 2020/21 to 2024/25 in the body of the report;

d)           The specified and non-specified investments schedule at Annex B;

e)           The scheme of delegation and the role of the section 151 officer in Annex D.

Reason:     To enable the continued effective operation of the treasury management function and to ensure that all council borrowing is prudent, affordable and sustainable.