The Question
The decision being put to the governance body
Shall the draft Ancient Links three-year capital investment programme 2027–29 (£8.6m envelope) be endorsed for member consultation?
Background
Context and supporting rationale
The draft programme consolidates 23 candidate projects across the three clubs into a sequenced £8.6m envelope, weighted 40% course, 25% buildings, 20% commercial uplift, 15% estate infrastructure. Endorsement opens a six-week member consultation ahead of December board approval.
Options
Courses of action available to approvers
- AEndorse draft for consultation Recommended
Issue draft to members; report back in October.
- BEndorse with reduced envelope (£7.0m)
Defers two buildings projects.
- CHold and revise
Six-week delay; revised draft to August board.
Comments
2 entries
- MWMike Wells· Director, Ancient Links· 22 May 2026
Envelope is consistent with debt covenant headroom and reserve policy.
- JEJo Eismont· Head of Marketing, Ancient Links· 22 May 2026
Member consultation pack drafted — clear narrative across course, clubhouse, commercial and estate.
Supporting Documents
1 linked
Site Photos
0 linked
No photos linked.
Approval Workflow
2/4 signed
- Adair SimpsonDirector, Ancient LinksPending
- Archie PatonDirector, Ancient LinksPending
- Mike WellsDirector, Ancient LinksApproved22 May 2026
- Leanne MirreyGroup General ManagerApproved22 May 2026
Linked Records
Cross-references across the estate
- Three-Year Capital Investment Programme 2027–29Strategy · 45% · due Nov 2026
- Prepare member consultation pack — 3yr capital programmeJo Eismont · due 10 Jul · High
- 3-Year Capital Investment Programme 2027–29 — DraftReport · Draft v0.8
Audit Trail
Immutable record of governance events
- Draft programme raised22 May 2026 14:00 · Leanne Mirrey
- Approved for board review22 May 2026 16:30 · Mike Wells
