This report sets out the background and current position with regard to Council property improvements.  It asks the Board Member, Finance and Efficiency to:-

(1)   Note the report and the proposals for capital spending on property  improvements for 2011/12

(2)   Grant project approval to capital programme spend on corporate priorities as outlined in the report subject to the Head of Finance confirming that funding is available for these proposals

(3)   Approve the prioritisation methodology for the maintenance backlog works as outlined in the report.

Resolved to:-

1)     Note the report and the proposals for capital spending on property improvements for 2011/12.

2)     Grant project approval to the capital programme spend on corporate priorities as outlined in the report subject to the Head of Finance confirming that funding is available for these proposals.

3)     Approve the prioritisation methodology for the maintenance backlog works as outlined in the report.

4)     Note that the procurement strategy for the project supports the living wage and promotes training opportunities for young people.

Resolved to:-

1)     Note the report and the proposals for capital spending on property improvements for 2011/12.

2)     Grant project approval to the capital programme spend on corporate priorities as outlined in the report subject to the Head of Finance confirming that funding is available for these proposals.

3)     Approve the prioritisation methodology for the maintenance backlog works as outlined in the report.

4)     Note that the procurement strategy for the project supports the living wage and promotes training opportunities for young people.