31.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
31.2 It was RESOLVED – to note the Treasury Management performance in 2018/19 incorporating the Mid Year review for the first half of 2019/20.
Reason
31.3 This report fulfils the requirement to submit an annual/half yearly report in the form prescribed in the Treasury Management Code of Practice. Short term lending throughout the 18 month period covered achieved returns between 0.65% and 1.08%. The key principles of security, liquidity and yield are still relevant. Officers are currently investigating further opportunities within the strategy to minimise costs and increase investment income within the key principles.