RESOLVED:
(1) That Council adopts the Investment Strategy (as attached at Appendix A), including the capital programme and prudential indicators.
(2) That Council adopts the four clauses in relation to the Code of Practice on Treasury Management (as detailed in paragraphs 8.17 to 8.23).
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) To ensure that the capital programme meets the Council’s objectives and officers can plan the implementation of the approved schemes.
(2) To ensure the Council’s compliance with CIPFA’s code of practice on Treasury Management, the Local Government Act 2003, statutory guidance from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the CIPFA Prudential Code. As well as determining and managing the Councils risk appetite in respect of investments.