Agenda

Members are recommended to exclude the public from the meeting during consideration of each of the items of business listed in Column 1 of the following table on the grounds that they each involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph(s) specified in column 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to information)(Variation) Order 2006:

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Recommendation

That the Executive approve in principle the transfer of the site at undervalue to Ripon City Council on terms to be agreed with the Corporate Director of Resources in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive of Legal and Democratic Services and Executive Member for Finance and Propoerty if appropriate conditions are met.

Recommendations

1.     That Executive note each of the ‘findings’ put forward by TEEE O&S committee.

2.     For each finding, and paying particular regard to the Risk & Implications (section 6) and Financial Implications (section 7) sections of this report, Executive is asked to:

·       Agree the finding as written.

·       Agree the finding with amendments as requested by Executive; or

·       Reject the finding.

3.     A capital allocation of £177,000 is set aside, funded from the Strategic Capacity Reserve, to deliver the findings should they be approved.

Recommendations

1.     The Executive approves the transfer of staff and functions from NYC to NY Highways with effect by the 01 July 2026 for street sweeping and Highway Operations

2.     The Executive approves the Council disposing of the street sweeper vehicles and highway maintenance vehicles as detailed in the report and delegate negotiation and agreement of the final price of the vehicles and terms of the asset transfer agreement to the Assistant Director, Environment and Transport.

3.     The Executive delegate any other necessary steps to implement this decision including but not limited to entering contracts detailed in this report (excluding the asset transfer) to the Assistant Director – Highways & Infrastructure, Environment Directorate.

4.     To amend the Environment Directorate organisational structure and move the responsibility for those functions outlined earlier, to sit within NY Highways. This will include some Business Support functions yet to be confirmed.

5.     Subject to Member approval of the above, Executive are asked to approve the following on behalf of NYC in its capacity as Shareholder of NY Highways:

                   i.           The acquisition by NY Highways of all the vehicles detailed in this report from NYC.

                  ii.           To open the LGPS pension scheme via a variation to the Deed of Accession for NY Highways to allow pension continuation for all transferring NYC staff to NY Highways.

                iii.           To agree the matters referred by the Board of Directors as detailed in confidential Appendix A; and 

                iv.           To delegate any other shareholder decisions necessary to facilitate the transfer from NYC to NY Highways to the Chief Executive as Shareholder Representative.

Recommendations

That the Executive approves the Council Plan and recommends it to the Council for approval.

Recommendations

i.                That Executive notes the Crisis & Resilience Fund (CRF) allocation confirmed by Government for North Yorkshire Council for the 2026/27 financial year of £6,644,811.48, and the national transition from existing discretionary support arrangements to the new CRF framework.

ii.              That Executive notes and approves the inclusion, within the overall CRF allocation, of targeted discretionary fuel related support to assist low income households experiencing financial hardship and rising living costs, including those living in off gas properties reliant on LPG, heating oil or other alternative fuels. This includes additional one off Government funding of £1,061,623 for 2026/27, to be delivered through the Crisis & Resilience Fund in line with national guidance.

iii.             That Executive approves North Yorkshire Council’s approach to implementing the Crisis & Resilience Fund (CRF) from 1 April 2026, including the use of interim delivery arrangements to ensure continuity of crisis and housing support for residents while a longer term No Wrong Door / One Front Door operating model is finalised, in line with CRF guidance which anticipates a phased implementation approach and requires the Council’s CRF Delivery Plan to be submitted to the Department for Work and Pensions by 1 July 2026.

iv.             That Executive approves the Housing Payments (Crisis & Resilience Fund) Policy (Appendix A), which formally replaces the Council’s Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) policy with effect from 1 April 2026, consistent with national arrangements and CRF grant conditions.

v.              That Executive approves and delegates authority to the Corporate Director – Resources (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the relevant Executive Member, to operate and apply the approved CRF framework and Housing Payments Policy, including:

a)   administering individual CRF awards (including Housing Payments and fuel related support);

b)   managing and monitoring expenditure across CRF strands to ensure compliance with grant conditions and value for money; and

c)   making minor operational amendments required during the interim period, reporting back to Members as appropriate.

Recommendations

i)         To approve the principle of an acquisition programme of up to 30 affordable homes to take into the Housing Revenue Account subject to individual business cases and approvals in line with the Council’s constitution

ii)        To approve the submission of an application for grant funding to Homes England as set out in the confidential Appendix A to support the acquisition of these homes.

Recommendations

i)               That Executive notes the opportunities for a new extra care scheme to be developed in Malton.

ii)              That Executive notes the strategic market development plans for community-based care and support for adults to meet emerging and changing needs of people. 

iii)             That Executive notes the sustainability issues at Cauwood Day Service in Malton impacting on the ability of the service to support the care and support needs of the local community.

iv)             That Executive approves the intention to close Cauwood Day Service in Malton in order to re-provide in local alternative community-based solutions for people in Ryedale and surrounding areas, and free up the site for a potential Extra Care Scheme.

Recommendations

       i.         To progress the Mid Term Review of the Library Strategy to Full Council for publication on the North Yorkshire Council website

     ii.         To agree the wording for the National Year of Reading Pledge.

Recommended

That the Executive appoints Parish Councillor Catherine Leng to the vacant seat on the Ouse and Derwent Internal Drainage Board.

Any other items which the Leader agrees should be considered as a matter of urgency because of special circumstances