Decision details

(a)       That the allocations and schemes in Table 4 of the Cabinet report for the Statutory/Regulatory and Retained Assets sections of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2018/19 - 2020/21 be approved;

(b)       That the schemes in Table 5 of the Cabinet report for the Investment section of the Council Fund Capital Programme 2018/19 - 2020/21 be approved;

(c)        That the shortfall in funding of schemes in financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 as set out in the Cabinet report be noted.  Options including a combination of future capital receipts, alternative grants (if available), prudential borrowing or the re-phasing of schemes will be considered during 2018/19, and updates provided to Members in future capital programme monitoring reports;

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

(e)       That it be noted that Cabinet welcome the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee’s request for a report on the consequential revenue impacts of capital expenditure; and

(f)        That it be noted that Cabinet agrees to approach Welsh Government for assistance with any costs arising from:

(i)    Remedial works to the Flintshire Bridge;

(ii)   Early sharing of responsibility in advance of any changes arising from the “Red Route”; and

(iii)  Increased wear and tear on Flintshire roads as a result of traffic diverted due to the works on the A55.