Issue - meetings

To consider the approval of the Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27, including its Annual Investment Strategy, Prudential Indicators and Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) policy following considerations from Audit and Cabinet committees to recommend to Council.

Cabinet received a report on the Annual Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27 which set out how the Council would manage its borrowing, investments and cash flow in full accordance with CIPFA’s Codes.

The Portfolio Holder for Resources and Performance was pleased to advise that the Council’s investment performance remained strong, with average returns of 5.27% achieved up to December 2025.

It was RESOLVED that following consideration by the Audit Committee and the Cabinet, the 2026/27 Treasury Management Strategy be recommended to Council for approval.

Cabinet received a report on the Annual Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27 which set out how the Council would manage its borrowing, investments and cash flow in full accordance with CIPFA’s Codes.

The Portfolio Holder for Resources and Performance was pleased to advise that the Council’s investment performance remained strong, with average returns of 5.27% achieved up to December 2025.

The Strategy set out the Council’s borrowing position and future borrowing requirements and Members were advised that throughout the year, the Council remained within all prudential and counterparty limits, with no breaches reported. The report confirmed full compliance with all legislative and best?practice requirements and highlighted the continued importance of Member training and the prudent management of interest rate and refinancing risks.

It was RESOLVED that following consideration by the Audit Committee and the Cabinet, the 2026/27 Treasury Management Strategy be recommended to Council for approval.