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TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Meeting: 03/02/2026 - Cabinet (Item 122)

122 TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY PDF 1 MB

Decision:

RECOMMENDED:

Cabinet is asked to recommend that Council approve:

· The Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/2027, including treasury indicators for 2025-2030.

· The Minimum Revenue Provision Policy 2026/2027

· The Investment Strategy 2026/2027

REASON FOR DECISION: The Council must have approved a Treasury Management Strategy, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy 2026/2027

Minutes:

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Cabinet noted that the Joint Panel had considered this item and supported the Cabinet recommendations.

The Assistant Director explained that this report followed the CIPHA regulations on reporting requirements and was a mandatory requirement. Cabinet were reminded that the Audit Committee received quarterly monitoring reports on Treasury Management.

The Assistant Director highlighted the overall position in relation to borrowing, boundaries and authorised limits.

The Deputy Chief Executive explained that the report also included a flavour of the economy and markets, including forecasts advised by the Treasury.

Cabinet noted the operational parameters contained within the report and that a further report would be presented to Cabinet and Council if the situation changed throughout the year.

In response to a question from Councillor de Whalley relating to Public Work Board loans, it was explained that the rates did not follow the Bank of England Base Rate and were based on demand.