FORWARD PLAN
The decisions likely to be taken by North Yorkshire Council in the following 12 months are set out below:
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Publication Date:
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4 March 2024 |
Last updated: |
4 March 2024 |
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Period covered by Plan: |
31 March 2025 |
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PLEASE NOTE:-
In accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to information)(England) Regulations 2012, at least 28 clear days’ notice, excluding the day of notification and the day of decision taking, must be published on the Forward Plan of any intended key decision. It is also a requirement that 28 clear days’ notice is published of the intention to hold an Executive meeting or any part of it in private for the consideration of confidential or exempt information. For further information and advice please contact the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager on 01609 533531.
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FUTURE DECISIONS
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Likely Date of Decision |
**Decision Taker |
In Consultation with (Executive Member or Corporate Director) |
Description of Matter – including if the report contains any exempt information and the reasons why |
Key Decision
YES/NO |
Decision Required |
Consultees (i.e. the principal groups to be consulted) |
Consultation Process (i.e. the means by which any such consultation is to be undertaken) |
Contact details for making representations (Tel: 0845 034 9494) unless specified otherwise) |
Relevant documents already submitted to Decision Taker |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Network North: Phase 3 Bus Service Improvement Plan Funding Proposal
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Yes |
To approve the
submission of the Funding Plan Proposal template required by
Department of Transport for approval an indicative allocation of
£3.5M funding for bus services.
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DfT requires proposals are agreed through the North Yorkshire Bus Enhanced Partnership which includes bus company & passenger group representatives |
Through North
Yorkshire Bus Enhanced Partnership. |
Andrew Clarke, Public & Community Transport Manager andrew.clarke@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029
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Yes |
To seek approval from the Executive to adopt the Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029.
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key partners & stakeholders, Registered Providers, Government agencies (such as Homes England) Council tenants and residents, and other key Council services |
broad consultation ran from 02/10 to 11/12/23 |
Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Department for Education (DfE) Grant - Financial Support for Local Authorities Supporting Maintained Schools in Financial Difficulty
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Yes |
• Local Authority
acceptance of the Department for Education (DfE) Grant funding of
£972,188 in respect of Financial Support for Local
Authorities Supporting Maintained Schools in Financial
Difficulty. |
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Formal consultation process is not required by the DfE on the utilisation of the grant however the local authority will proactively engage with relevant stakeholders in determining the allocation of the grant funding to individual local authority-maintained schools. |
Howard Emmett howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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Delivering Better Value in SEND – Acceptance of Grant Allocation from the Department for Education
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Yes |
All authorities within the Delivering Better Value in SEND programme are entitled to apply for an implementation grant of up to £1 million to support the delivery of a change programme. A grant application of £1 million has been submitted – to be assessed by the DfE. At this stage we cannot say if the grant application will be successful. However, because the time available to deploy the grant is restricted, we are planning for all eventualities – and this report will outline whether North Yorkshire should accept the grant allocation, if such an offer is forthcoming |
Key stakeholder groups, incl. Schools Forum & High Needs Funding Sub Group, 5 locality boards, parent & carer representatives, health sector partners and
school headteacher networks. |
The change programme contained in the grant application has been the subject of extensive discussion and consultation. Proposals informed by
case study workshops facilitated by Newton Europe (firm delivering
the programme on behalf of the DfE). |
Martin Surtees, Finance Project Officer martin.surtees@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Boroughbridge High School, Boroughbridge – Proposal to remove Sixth Form Provision
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Yes |
To seek approval to publish Statutory Proposals to change the age range at Boroughbridge High School, effective from 31 August 2024, by ceasing the Sixth Form Provision.
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Parents, Staff, Governors, Primary Feeder Schools, Local Secondary Schools, Local Elected Members, Town and parish councils, MP and other local stakeholders. |
Consultation ran from 19
January to 1 March 2024. Consultation document issued to consultees
and available on NYC website. |
John Lee, CYPS Strategic Planning Officer john.s.lee@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Fountains Earth, Lofthouse CE Endowed Primary School – School Closure Proposal
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Yes |
Following the
publication of statutory notices, to determine whether to cease to
maintain (to close) Fountains Earth, Lofthouse CE Primary School
with effect from 31 March 2024. |
Staff, Governors, Local Elected Members, Parish Councils, Diocese, MP and other local stakeholders |
Public consultation
ran from 17/11/23 to 22/12/23. Consultation document issued to
consultees and available on NYC website. |
Sue Turley Sue Turley Strategic Planning Officer |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Provision of Internal Audit, Counter Fraud and Related Governance Services |
Yes |
To approve a new long term service agreement (10 years with 5 year extension) for internal audit and related services |
Audit Committee |
A report is scheduled for presentation to Audit Committee on 10 December 2023 |
Karen Iveson, AD Finance incl. Pension Fund karen.iveson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Mar 2024
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Executive |
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Redeployment of land to the north and south of Crosshills Lane, Selby
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Yes |
To approve the proposed redeployment of the property
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Executive members & Management Board at the informal Executive meeting held on 8 June 2021 |
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Philip Cowan, Non-Operational Property Manager, NYCC Property Services Philip.Cowan@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund – 2024/25 delivery plan
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Yes |
To outline delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund to the end of the 2023/24 financial year and to gain approval for the delivery programme of the 2024/25 financial year. |
UKSPF Local
Partnership Group |
Through our regular meetings with the Partnership group |
Mark Kibblewhite, Senior Policy Officer, Economic Growth mark.kibblewhite@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Housing Assistance and Disabled Adaptations Policy
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Yes |
Due to the variations in approach towards the method of delivery of the disabled facilities grant, there were also some subtle variations between the legacy areas in relation to their policy approach and their interpretation and implementation of legislation. Whilst all areas are using the powers and flexibilities given within the legislation, there has been some variation in terms of scope of works undertaken along with differences in financial thresholds and parameters adopted. The report will outline how the policy seeks to draw together an interpretation of the mandatory elements of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) legislation and the discretionary elements of the RRO into a single published document. The report will therefore sets out the key recommendations for the policy and seek agreement to adopt the North Yorkshire Housing Assistance and Disabled Facilities Grant Policy for the new authority. The new policy is to be adopted for all tenures, to provide a consistent approach to delivering adaptations for owners and tenants in the private sector and our own housing tenants. |
Health |
A draft policy was submitted to the LGR Housing board post vesting day. As part of the LGR work, consultation had taken place with representatives from the LGR Housing work stream. A further task |
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Housing Enforcement Policy
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Yes |
The report will set out the detail of the proposed NYC housing enforcement policy, which is required in order for us to deliver our statutory duties in relation to housing standards in the private sector.
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In house with environmental health and enforcement officers across the legacy council areas who deliver the service, in addition to other environmental health colleagues regionally and nationally. |
initially as part of the
LGR work streams. |
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Annual Review of Member Champions
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No |
Annual Review of Member Champions
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Leader |
Emails |
Daniel Harry, Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Proposed extra care housing scheme
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Yes |
To approve funding to support the development of an extra care housing scheme in Whitby. To review the proposed scheme and outcome of the procurement. |
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Head of Housing Marketing Development (Commissioning), Health and Adult Services michael.rudd@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Amendments to the Council’s Constitution
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Yes |
Consideration of
proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution for
recommendation to full Council. |
Relevant NYC Officers & Members, and Members’ Working Group on the Constitution |
Correspondence and meetings |
Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Adoption of the “Protecting Dark Skies in the Nidderdale National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Supplementary Planning Document
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Yes |
To consider and agree adoption of the “Protecting Dark Skies in the Nidderdale National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)”, which supports the implementation of the Harrogate Local Plan 2014-2035. |
Executive Member for Open to Business |
Correspondence and meetings |
Natasha Durham, Planning Manager (Policy) natasha.durham@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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Reviewing appropriate funding responsibility for pupils unable to attend school because of health needs
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Yes |
To consider a proposal to implement school contributions in line with the DfE’s recently published guidance “Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs” |
Schools Forum High Needs Funding Sub- Group. |
Discussion with the High Needs Funding Sub-Group |
Martin Surtees, Finance Project Officer martin.surtees@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Domestic Abuse Policy for Housing Directorate
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Yes |
To inform members of new
duty to have a Domestic Abuse Policy in place for Housing Service
in order to comply with new regulations and adopt best
practice.
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People with lived
experience of domestic abuse working with our commissioned service
IDAS) |
victims or survivors of
domestic abuse via webinar,
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Joanne Marriott, Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance Officer Joanne.Marriott@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 2024
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Executive |
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Scarborough Harbour West Pier
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Yes |
The report will seek
approval:
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Community
Development: Economic Development RegenerationTourism and Skills,
Resources |
Email and briefing |
Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk |
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7 May 2024
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Executive |
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Harrogate Transforming Cities Fund Traffic Regulation Orders
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Yes |
For Executive to approve the introduction of the Traffic Regulation Orders required for the Harrogate Transforming Cities Fund project.
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Executive Member for
Highways & Transportation |
Statutory consultation undertaken in line with Traffic Regulation Order process. |
Tania Weston Email: tania.weston@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel No: 01609 532905 |
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7 May 2024
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Executive |
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School term dates for the academic year 2025- 2026
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Yes |
The school term and
holiday dates for the academic year 2025- 2026 have been consulted
upon. |
All head teachers of North Yorkshire schools, trade unions, teacher associations and local authorities across Yorkshire and the North East. |
By email to schoolorganisation@northyorks.gov.uk by 11 April 2024. |
Lisa Herdman, Lead for Admissions, Education and Skills lisa.herdman@northyorks.gov.uk |
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7 May 2024
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Executive |
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Managing Adult Social Care Pressures
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Yes |
To update Members on actions being taken to address adult social care waiting times and workforce pressures and to set out the evaluation of the Ethical Decision-Making Framework that was put in place in January 2022 |
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Richard Webb, Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services richard.webb@northyorks.gov.uk |
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28 May 2024
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Executive |
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Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan/ Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators |
Management Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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28 May 2024
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Executive |
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York & North Yorkshire Key Route Network
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Yes |
To seek agreement on the finalised draft of the North Yorkshire parts of the proposed Key Route Network for York and North Yorkshire ahead of approval by the Mayoral Combined Authority. |
Environment Executive Member |
By email to HAM@northyorks.gov.uk |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management Email: james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Jun 2024
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Executive |
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North Yorkshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy
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Yes |
To consider the
proposed North Yorkshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and
recommend it for adoption to the Council. |
•The public and
partners |
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Louise Wallace, AD Health and Integration louise.wallace@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Jun 2024
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Executive |
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Consultation on changes to the Council’s Home to School Travel Policy
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Yes |
To report the outcome
of a consultation on a proposed new Home to School Travel Policy
for North Yorkshire.
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Parents / carers, schools, governors, NYC councillors, neighbouring councils, parish councils, academy trusts, transport contractors, Diocese, MP and other stakeholders. |
Public consultation between 19 February and 10 April 2024. Consultation documents available on NYC website. Several engagement activities undertaken with a mixture of virtual and in-person events. |
Amanda Newbold, AD Education Services Amanda.newbold@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Jun 2024
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Executive |
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Adult Learning and Skills Service Accountability Agreement 2024-25
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Yes |
To seek approval to
receive the recurring grant funding that will make up part 1 of the
documentation. To publish an accountability statement to form part 2 of funding agreement with the Skills Funding Agency. The statement is a mandatory part of the legislation linked to our current funding arrangements but must make clear reference to a document, written by West and North Yorkshire Chamber of commerce called the Learning Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and the key priorities of the council. This document is this year’s version of a document approved for 2023-24 and our response is largely based upon the strategy for adult learning and skills engagement consulted on in July 2022 and just defines targets based on the LSIP and national skills requirements |
Internally with colleagues in inclusion service, economic development, training and learning and the wider localities teams. Externally with local further education providers as part of the LSIP steering board, with colleagues from the combined authority as part of the work to shape the MCA skills strategy and with colleagues at Yorkshire Learning Providers. |
Open consultation is not deemed necessary as the plan aligns the strategic direction of the service (subject to full open consultation) with these priorities. The document must detail the key role the service plays in the adult education ecosystem, so consultation with these stakeholder groups is essential and will involve direct feedback on drafts of the document. |
Paul Cliff, Shared Head of Adult Learning and Skills paul.cliff@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 Aug 2024
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Executive |
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Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators |
Management Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 Nov 2024
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Executive |
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Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators |
Management Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Jan 2025
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Executive |
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Revenue Budget 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council
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Yes |
To consider and recommend to Council the Revenue Budget for 2025/26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators |
Management Board |
Budget consultation process |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Feb 2025
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Executive |
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Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators |
Management Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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Should you wish to make representation as to the matter being discussed in public please contact Daniel Harry
Email: (daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk) Tel: 01609 533531.