06/2017: Prudential Indicators and Annual Investment Strategy 2017/18

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This is a Decision Notice outlining the Commissioner’s Prudential Indicators and Annual Investment Strategy for 2017/18.

To comply with the CIPFA Prudential Code of Practice, the Commissioner is required to set a range of Prudential Indicators for the financial year 2017/18. The Prudential Code requires the Commissioner to self-regulate the affordability, prudence and sustainability of their capital expenditure and borrowing plans, by setting estimates and limits, and by publishing actuals, for a range of Prudential Indicators. The code states that Prudential Indicators for Treasury Management should be considered together with the Annual Investment Strategy for 2017/18. The content of this decision note addresses these requirements.

It is recommended, by the Commissioners Chief Finance Officer, that the Commissioner:

• Approves the Prudential Indicators set out in Section 2 of this report.
• Approves the Annual Investment Strategy set out in Section 3 of this report.