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1. Summary

1.1 The attached report sets out the proposed Environment services capital programme 2005/06 to 2008/09 and revised programme for 2004/05. The following decisions were taken:

(i) That the revised 2004/05 integrated transport capital programme, as set out in Appendix 1, be approved.

(ii) That the capital programme for 2005/06 to 2008/09 as set out in Appendix 2, be approved for submission to Cabinet.

(iii) That the existing parapet replacement contract be increased by £0.7 million to ensure completion within the current financial year.

(iv) That the basis of control for the Safer Routes to Schools programme be changed from `starts' to `expenditure' with effect from 2004/05, subject to the agreement of Cabinet.

(v) That support be given to consideration by the Cabinet of options for funding an enhanced street lighting programme.

2. Reason

2.1 Cabinet has requested that Executive Members prepare proposals for:

(i) a locally-resourced capital programme for the four-year period from 2005/06 to 2008/09 within the current capital programme limits adjusted for inflation;

(ii) capital schemes supported by Government approvals in the form of grants or Government supported borrowing in 2005/06 and those expected to be supported in 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09. It is necessary to adjust the 2004/05 transport capital programme in order to set appropriate programmes for future years.

(iii) the use of unsupported borrowing in accordance with the County Council's policy on prudential borrowing.

(iv) possible capital projects which might be suitable for the private finance initiative (PFI) revenue support from the Government for 2005/06 to 2008/09, subject to further reports on the outline business case for each scheme and the Government support being available.

2.2 Decisions on the capital programme will support the range of Corporate Strategy Aims covered by the Environment service. The schemes relate to maximising life opportunities through improved accessibility, stewardship of the environment by promoting alternatives to the car and managing waste, achieving economic prosperity by assisting access to employment, and building strong and safe communities as well as directly enhancing services, eg for public transport users.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected - Not applicable

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

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