Appendix 3: Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2029/30 - Council funded schemes
Children's Services and Education: Council funded schemes
The Council's Draft Capital Programme 2026/27 – 2029/30 details £178m of capital investment over the 4 years. The capital programme ensures the council’s assets are used to support the delivery of priorities within the Council Plan and the council’s vision; is affordable, financially prudent and sustainable; ensures the most cost effective use is made of existing assets and new capital investment, and; supports service specific plans and strategies.
| Description | 2026/27 (£) | 2027/28 (£) | 2028/29 (£) | 2029/30 (£) | Total (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School estate condition survey - ongoing provision to cover school conditions surveys. | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 200,000 |
| Special Educational Needs (SEN) school places - costs to increase SEN places. | 0 | 0 | 3,137,588 | 0 | 3,137,588 |
| Residential Home new - match funding for DfE approved new residential home | 698,957 | 236,735 | 0 | 0 | 935,692 |
| Children in care foster care refurbishment programme - This funding is provided to enable foster carers and special guardians for children looked after by Walsall to enlarge their homes or in some circumstances, to obtain an alternative larger home. | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 0 | 600,000 |
| Total Children's Services and Education | 948,957 | 486,735 | 3,387,588 | 50,000 | 4,873,280 |