Decision details

Proposed Changes to the Leasing Arrangements for Local Authority Maintained Schools

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve proposed changes to the North Yorkshire Council leasing arrangements for local authority-maintained schools in order to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting requirements.

Decision:

The Executive Members for CYPS have considered and approved the changes to the North
Yorkshire Council accounting arrangements for leases for local authority-maintained
schools.

Reasons for the decision:

This notice reflects the adoption of IFRS 16 and the statutory requirements governing leasing arrangements in maintained schools. All future leasing activity must comply with the above framework and ensure that appropriate consents are obtained where required.

Publication date: 25/03/2026

Date of decision: 24/03/2026

Effective from: 02/04/2026

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