Agenda item

            The Committee:

            Capital Programme Stage Movements –

·         Wilmont House H&S Works - Noted that a satisfactory tender return had been received and that the Director of Finance had confirmed that the project was within the affordability limits of the Council and agreed that a maximum of up to £400,000 be allocated.

·         Fernhill House H&S Works - Noted that a satisfactory tender return had been received and that the Director of Finance had confirmed that this project was within the affordability limits of the Council and agreed that a maximum of up to £350,000 be allocated.

·         Open Spaces and Streetscene (OSS) Machinery Replacement Programme 2026/27 – Agreed that the project was moved to Stage 3 – Committed with a maximum allocation of up to £375,000.

·         IT Programme - Fleet Management System - Agreed that the project be moved to Stage 3 – Committed as part of the overall IT Programme and held at Tier 0 – Scheme at Risk pending further development and a satisfactory tender return; and that necessary procurement processes (including the invitation of tenders and/or the use of appropriate ‘framework’ arrangements) be initiated with a contract to be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tenders received and full commitment to deliver.

·         IT Programme - Pitch Booking System - Agreed that the project be moved to Stage 3 – Committed as part of the overall IT Programme and held at Tier 0 – Scheme at Risk pending further development and a satisfactory tender return; and that necessary procurement processes (including the invitation of tenders and/or the use of appropriate ‘framework’ arrangements) be initiated with a contract to be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tenders received and full commitment to deliver.

·         Staff Cycle Racks Installation – Agreed that the project be moved to Stage 3 – Committed and held at Tier 0 – Scheme at Risk pending further development and a satisfactory tender return; and that necessary procurement processes (including the invitation of tenders and/or the use of appropriate ‘framework’ arrangements) be initiated with a contract to be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tenders received and full commitment to deliver.

·         Historic Cemeteries - Friar’s Bush - Agreed that ‘Friar’s Bush Graveyard’ was extracted from the overall scheme and taken forward as a stand-alone project at Stage 2 – Uncommitted on the Capital Programme to allow the business case and application to NHLF to be developed.

·         Depot Charging Scheme 2026/27 - Agreed that the project be added to the Capital Programme at Stage 1 – Emerging to allow a business case and funding application to be developed.

·         Belfast Castle - Agreed that the programme of works be added to the Capital Programme at Stage 1 – Emerging to allow a business case to be developed on a phased basis.

Project Update

·         Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –Supporting infrastructure works - Agreed that required works at sites in support of the delivery of the Fleadh are progressed with a maximum allocation of up to £400,000.

·         Local Community Ownership Fund – Noted the update on the Expression of Interest process and that an update would be provided in the Autumn.