Issue - decisions

That Cabinet unanimously resolved to:

a) Approve the adoption of an electric vehicle first approach for future fleet replacement, where operationally suitable and economically viable.

b) Note the approved capital allocation of £2 million in 2026/27 and the indicative future capital requirements of £3 million in 2027/28 and £3 million in 2028/29 to support the Fleet Replacement and Decarbonisation Programme, with future years' funding subject to approval through the Council's annual budget-setting process.

c) Delegate authority to the Director of City Services, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Nature, Open Spaces and City Services and the Chief Finance Officer, to approve individual vehicle replacement decisions and associated procurement activities within the approved capital budget and in accordance with the Council's Contract Procedure Rules.