Decision details

To Delegate authority to the Executive Director – Finance and Commercialism, to decide on whether purchase or lease arrangements offer the best value for money for procuring council fleet vehicles. This delegation will be exercised following consideration of a business case and after consultation with the Executive Director of Communities, Culture and Homes and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change.

To ensure the Council obtains the best value for money when acquiring vehicles or any other asset, based on reviewing the options of lease or direct purchase.

Not considering the option of leasing vehicles would rule out a route that may provide enhanced value for money and greater operational efficiency.