Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Corporate Resources regarding the Capital Programme 2020/21 – 2022/23.
The report was introduced and alongside some specific projects, the scale of the overall programme was highlighted to and welcomed by Cabinet.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor Porter addressed Cabinet, querying the development of former HCC care homes and raising questions about nitrate neutrality and environmental standards in school construction.
It was confirmed that best practice was being retained in school design within budgetary constraints. The agricultural policies relating to nitrates was set out and it was confirmed that there was ongoing investment in Adult Social Care provision.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.