It forms part of our recent national report Building Blocks: Capital Planning in Councils in Wales.

It helps identify areas for improvement based on our findings, practice guidance, and sector knowledge. 

Structure

• Theme: categorises different aspects of capital planning;
• Issue: identifies specific issues from our report within each theme;
• Question to consider: prompts for self-assessment regarding each issue; and
• Self-Assessment: to evaluate your current practices

Usage 

Councils can use this checklist to systematically review their capital planning processes and identify opportunities for enhancement. By focusing on strategic alignment, clear objectives, outcome-focussed planning, asset condition awareness, and collaboration, councils can improve their capital project outcomes.