Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 17, 2025

Purpose: To report any adjustments to the in-year programme

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   i)               Approved the following changes into the capital programme:   a.    Isham Bypass, additional budget approval for £445k in 2025/26, to be funded from Integrated Transport grant funded budget.   b.    Alfred Lord Tennyson School (Alfred Street Campus), additional budget approval for £925k in 2025/26 to be funded from a virement from the Schools Condition Allocation budget, funded by Department of Education Grant.   c.     Tennyson Road site renovations for Rowan Gate Primary School, budget approval for £650k in 2025/26, to be funded £405k from High Needs Grant and £245k from a virement from the Schools Condition Allocation budget, funded by Department of Education Grant.   d.    Latimer Arts College, additional budget approval for £561k in 2025/26, to be funded from a virement from the Schools Condition Allocation budget, funded by Department of Education Grant.   e.    Prince William School Alternative Provision, budget approval for £2.59m in 2025/26, to be funded from High Needs Grant.      f.      Warkton Lane Traffic Calming, budget approval for £300k, £250k in 2025/26 and £50k in 2026/27 to be funded from Section 106 Contributions.    g.    Broughton Village Hall Changing Rooms, budget approval for £62.7k in 2025/26 to be funded from Section 106 Contributions.   h.    Desborough Library improvements, budget approval for £53k in 2025/26 to be funded from Section 106 Contributions.     Reasons for Recommendations: These are set out in greater detail within section 5 of the report, but can be summarised as helping to meet the Council’s corporate plan objectives: -       Green sustainable environment -       Better, brighter futures -       Safe and thriving places -       Connected communities -       Active, fulfilled lives   Alternative Options Considered:   ·       For those schemes which are grant funded or from Section 106 contributions, they are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the grant conditions/ legal agreement and, therefore, there is no alternative option proposed in this report.