Remit:  (To be reviewed annually at first meeting of committee cycle)

Strategy and Planning

• To develop and oversee the University Estates Strategy, and modify this periodically, taking account of the overall strategic direction of the University;
• To receive and consider all estate planning and strategy documentation;
• To inform and make recommendations to the Policy and Resources Committee and Court accordingly as part of a regular reporting process;
• To consider and suggest further development of the Campus Development Framework and associated zone/mini master plans;
• To receive and consider updates and reports from the Institutional Space Management Groups.

 Development and Capital

• To review and approve the capital programme, taking into account appropriate environmental and strategic changes, and planned expenditure on an annual basis, across all areas;  
• To provide oversight and guidance on the selection and prioritisation of all capital projects;
• To receive and approve specific project proposals and briefs, taking account of overall campus cohesion;
• To ensure at portfolio level that all capital projects undertaken by the University are managed and delivered using the appropriate project management methodology and authorisations;
• To receive and consider reports from all Capital Project Boards, to monitor progress, spend and funding arrangements and provide oversight to and guidance on LTM expenditure.

Acquisitions and Disposals

• To provide oversight and guidance on acquisitions and disposals for land and buildings.

Policy and Advice

• To ensure due consideration is given across all projects to Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Risk Management and Health, Safety and Wellbeing and Inclusion;
• To act within authority delegated from the Policy and Resources Committee on an ongoing basis.

Composition and Membership 2019-20