Agenda item

To pre-scrutinise the proposed Capital Programme that is going to the Executive Lead Member for Universal Services on 23 January 2023.

The Select Committee considered a report from the Director of Universal Services and Director of Corporate Operations (item 6 in the minute book) on the Universal Services Capital Programme 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Members received a presentation that summarised the report, noting the importance of energy efficiency, reduction in funding and additional pressures including inflation.

During questions, the Select Committee learned:

-       It was important to review bids that had been made, particularly where they had been unsuccessful, to understand how bids could be improved for the future;

-       Bids would be coordinated by the Hampshire 2050 Directorate and potentially implemented by Universal Services depending on what the bid was for;

-       Maintaining the highway network remained a priority;

-       Further savings were anticipated following the establishment of the new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Eastleigh and the capacity for third party sales

RESOLVED

The Select Committee supported the recommendations being proposed to the Executive Lead Member for Universal Services in the attached report.