Issue - meetings

This report sets out the final proposals for the 2026/27 Capital Programme and seeks guidance as to which of these should be taken to the relevant policy committee in January 2026 to seek support for inclusion within the 2026/27 Capital Programme.

The Group received a report presenting the final proposals for the 2026/27 Capital Programme and seeking guidance as to which of these should be taken to the relevant policy committee in January 2026 to seek support for inclusion within the 2026/27 Capital Programme.

Members discussed the following issues:

·                What funds are available to fund these schemes and what options exist should the total cost of the schemes recommended for approval exceed the available funding.

·                The issues around procuring contractors to undertake the works and whether the time required to undertake the procurement process would conflict with a new unitary authority taking control.

·                Whether there was capacity within the Council to undertake all of the proposed schemes.

·                Members then considered each proposal in turn and made the following comments:

Ashley Centre multi-storey car park - overcoating waterproof membrane

This scheme was supported and requested that it be taken to Environment Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

Ashley Centre Car Park - Level 5 Replacement of Lamp Columns

Whilst there was agreement that this scheme should be undertaken, it was agreed that it should be resubmitted for a future year.

Uppermill pond band replacement - Phase 2

This scheme was supported and requested that it be taken to Environment Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

Epsom Playhouse – Replacement of boilers and controls and auditorium air conditioning and controls

This scheme was supported and requested that it be taken to Community & Wellbeing Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

The Epsom Playhouse – Front of House toilet Refurbishment

Whilst there was agreement that Members would like to see this scheme undertaken, the lack of funds meant it was not supported.

Bourne Hall - Replace lift controls

This scheme was supported and requested that it be taken to Community & Wellbeing Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

Bourne Hall - Bourne Hall Replacement of all heating and ventilation plant/air handling with energy efficient heat pumps

This proposal was supported but it was noted that agreeing the scheme would exceed the available funding available. The Group asked officers to look into proposals for funding the scheme and that if found, the scheme should be taken to Community & Wellbeing Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

Bourne Hall - Replacement of High-level roof covering & insulation

This proposal was supported but it was noted that agreeing the scheme would exceed the available funding available. The Group asked officers to look into proposals for funding the scheme and that if found, the scheme should be taken to Community & Wellbeing Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council.

Disabled Facilities Grant Programme

This scheme was supported and the Group requested that it be taken to Community & Wellbeing Committee in January 2026 to seek support for recommendation to Full Council. However, it was noted that if the external  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12