Decision details

North Yorkshire National Landscapes (Howardian Hills & Nidderdale): DEFRA Core Funding Acceptance

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Corporate Director for Environment agree to the acceptance of the 24/25 DEFRA National Landscapes statutory grant totalling £2.26m and inform the Assistant Director Resources under delegation from Corporate Director, Resources (Chief Financial Officer) in accordance with grant acceptance guidance.

Reasons for the decision:

Accepting this grant enables core funding to be provided to ensure the statutory functions of the two national landscapes that exist within North Yorkshire.

Alternative options considered:

Not accepting this grant would mean that DEFRA would not be able to provide the core funding it expects to provide for the two National Landscapes. This external organisation which North Yorkshire Council has host authority responsibilities for but is not directly responsible for running; would not be able to operate and deliver its statutory functions. It would be a reputational risk for North Yorkshire and its relationship with DEFRA.

Publication date: 30/05/2024

Date of decision: 30/05/2024

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