Treasury management strategy report 2016-17

Policy on the use of external service providers

Officers work with our treasury management advisors to monitor market trends and to advise on strategic considerations affecting borrowing strategy and sums available for investment and any other relevant treasury management matters. Quarterly meetings are held to ensure quality of service is maintained and to develop a constructive relationship. The current contract, awarded to Sector Treasury Services Ltd, was awarded until 31 March 2017, with the option to extend this until 31 March 2019.