Decision details

Fleet Requirements 2026 - 2031

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The commencement of the rolling replacement procurement programme over the next five years for vehicle purchases, leasing arrangements and short-term hires has been approved.

Reasons for the decision:

The programme provides structured, flexible, and compliant fleet management, will improve reliability, controls costs, and shall support sustainability.

Alternative options considered:

Numerous alternative options have been considered, as detailed in the report, in relation to how the Council could deliver its vehicle replacement programme over the next five years. These options have been assessed against key criteria including financial impact, operational resilience, flexibility, value for money and risk.


Publication date: 27/08/2026

Date of decision: 26/08/2026