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10.1

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10.3.1

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10.4

10.4.1

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director of Children’s Services which set out the key priority areas for capital investment for the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee and provides an overview of potential projects and priorities for the years 2024 to 2029, with an overview of anticipated developments and challenges up to 2052.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:

1. Endorse the proposals set out in this report.

2. Note that the proposals will now be included in the draft Capital Strategy to be submitted to Full Council for approval in March 2024 and, if approved:

a) Officers will work with Members to consult with relevant stakeholders (including with partners, staff, trades unions [if required] and in respect of equalities and climate change) on the proposals in this report to inform final project proposals;

b) Officers will work to develop any necessary detailed implementation plans for the proposals in this report so that the proposals can be implemented as planned; and

c) Approval for detailed proposals will be sought as part of the monthly capital approval cycle by the Finance Committee.

Reasons for Decision

Members are asked to note the unsustainable financial position highlighted by the medium-term financial analysis presented to Strategy and Resources Committee in September 2023.

This report and its recommendations set out how capital projects can continue to be developed and delivered, despite the limited resources available and continue to deliver quality infrastructure for the people of Sheffield.

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

The Council is required to both set a balanced budget and to ensure that in-year income and expenditure are balanced. Committee is invited to comment upon and endorse the current proposals to form part of the Council’s wider Capital Strategy for 2024/25.