Decision details

(a)       That the Committee supports the allocations and schemes in Table 4 (paragraph 1.06.1) for the Statutory/Regulatory and Retained Assets sections of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2018/19 - 2020/21;

(b)       That the Committee supports the schemes included in Table 5 (paragraph 1.07.1) for the Investment section of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2018/19 -2020/21;

(c)       That the Committee notes that the shortfall in funding schemes in 2019/20 and 2020/21 (paragraphs 1.08) at this point in the approval process is flexible.  Options including a combination of future capital receipts, alternative grants (if available), prudential borrowing or scheme phasing over several years will be considered during 2018/19 and included in future capital programme reports;

(d)       That the Committee notes the further development and refresh of a forward Capital Strategy and Asset Management Plan; and

(e)       That the Committee informs the Cabinet:

(i)    that it has requested a report which outlines the effect of capital expenditure (new schemes for approval) and detailing the effects on the revenue account, including cost of borrowing, operational revenue costs and operational benefits, for the March meeting if possible, otherwise April;

(ii)   that there are concerns about the cost of any remedial works required as a result of the inspection of the Flintshire Bridge.  Early negotiations with WG on shared responsibility for costs, in advance of any changes arising from the Red route implementation are welcomed.  The results of the inspection to be reported to Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee and if affecting the Capital Programme, to Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee as well; and

(iii)  that it invites the Cabinet to consider making representations to Welsh Government about the wear and tear to Flintshire roads being used as diverted routes as a result of work on the A55.