Treasury management strategy report 2016-17

Requirement for the year

In previous years we have acquired some items of plant by means of leases and major items of equipment may also be obtained in the same way.

The total amount of leases to be entered into during the year will depend upon the replacement requirement for vehicles and plant and upon any new requirements arising during the year. It will also depend upon the attraction of leasing as opposed to other forms of finance which may be available, in particular in comparison with contract hire terms for vehicles and plant and the availability and relative cost of internal sources of funding. The appropriate form of finance will be chosen to obtain the best deal for us at the time that the requirement arises.

Period and type of lease

An appropriate lease period will be chosen in relation to the type of asset concerned and to achieve the most satisfactory revenue account impact. Fixed or variable rate leases may be taken out; which is used will depend upon market conditions prevailing at the time the decision is made.

Leasing consultants

The current contract with our treasury management advisors includes the provision of leasing advice.