Issue - meetings

To review and recommend the 2025-26 draft detailed capital Budget for the Committee to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee.

The Committee received a report from the Deputy Chief Executive on the Community Wellbeing and Housing draft detailed capital budget which was in parallel to the previous detailed budget report, but instead incorporated the capital elements of the budget. The main capital costs captured in appendix one showed the disabled facilities grant funding, noting the projected funding for up to four years which was dependent on government direction.

The Committee queried whether the Disabled Facilities Grant Funding was being spent to its full extent each year. The Deputy Chief Executive reinforced the effectiveness of the DFG and Assisted Living team who were adept at allocating funding to meet demands, despite challenges. The Strategic Lead, Independent Living also confirmed that this year we have spent £947k of the funding, with another £300K committed before the end of this financial year. Although there was provision for this allocation, the work relied on occupational therapy referrals in consultation with adult social care colleagues.

Members acknowledged the hard work carried out by the DFG and Assisted Living officers and extended their thanks to the whole team.

Committee resolved to agree the Community Wellbeing draft detailed capital budget for 2025/26 and made a recommendation to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee to approve the proposed budget.