Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 29, 2025

Purpose: To secure approval for prudential borrowing necessary to support plant and vehicle procurement

Content: It is RECOMMENDED that Cabinet recommends that Audit and Governance Committee: (a)            Approves the use of prudential borrowing not exceeding £525,000 for 21 vehicles to be purchased by fleet management to support the work of the Building Maintenance and Construction Works Team service. These vehicles to then be managed within the council’s fleet management strategy. It is RECOMMENDED that Cabinet and Audit and Governance Committee: (b)            Note that CWT plant purchases with up to £46,000 prudential borrowing requirement have been progressed under urgency powers due to health & safety considerations. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Finance Reason To ensure the vehicle and plant requirements of the council’s maintenance and construction teams is provided in a cost effective and safe way, allowing the services to contribute to the council’s wider aims, whilst being self-funded.