Agenda

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Recommendations:

That the Executive

a.       notes the forecast outturn position against the 2024/25 Revenue Budget, as summarised in paragraph 2.2.1.

b.       approve a £1,060k reduction to the HRA rental income budget in 24/25 and the resulting impact on the HRA business plan which will be reflected in the next refresh of the business plan as set out in paragraph 2.3.1.

c.       delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resources in consultation with the Chief Executive, Deputy Leader and Leader to award the contract and approve funds from the LGR Reserve for one-off external and internal implementation and associated costs of the new finance system, following conclusion of the procurement process at the end of August 2024 (paragraph 2.5.2).

d.       notes the position on the Council’s Treasury Management activities during the first quarter of 2024/25.

e.       refers this report to the Audit Committee for their consideration as part of the overall monitoring arrangements for Treasury Management.

f.        Approve the refreshed Capital Plan summarised at paragraph 4.2.3;

g.       Agree delegation to Corporate Director Resources, in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic Services and the Executive Member, Finance to draw down on the totality of the Capital Supply Chain Reserve to fund some potential cost overruns on existing capital schemes with the detail included in confidential Appendix E (paragraph 4.3.2);

h.       Approve the addition of £350k to undertake a feasibility study into the proposed redevelopment of the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough from retail to leisure led with a drawdown of up to £350k from the Strategic Capacity Reserve. (paragraph 4.4.1).

Recommendations:

In order to improve housing standards across all housing tenures, but in particular ensuring all privately rented accommodation is well managed, properly maintained, safe and habitable, and relevant enforcement action can be taken, it is recommended that the following are adopted and approved for use across the county:

(i)             the Housing Standards enforcement policy, included at Appendix A.

(ii)            the Electrical Safety Regulations Financial Penalties policy, as detailed in Appendix B of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

(iii)           the Civil Penalties policy, as detailed in Appendix C of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

(iv)           the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards policy, as detailed in Appendix D of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

(v)            the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations policy, as detailed in Appendix E of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

(vi)           the Rent Repayments Orders policy, as detailed in Appendix F of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

(vii)          the approach to fees and charges and penalties where enforcement action is needed, as detailed in Appendix G of the Housing Standards enforcement policy.

It is also recommended for approval, that minor alterations can be made to the Housing Standards Enforcement Policy by the Assistant Director of Housing in consultation with the portfolio holder.

Recommendations:

i)        It is recommended that the Executive approves entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to accept grant funding of £1,795,591 from the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF). This funding shall help pay for the acquisition of additional accommodation for 11 households from the Afghan resettlement and relocation schemes, and 2 homeless households requiring temporary accommodation.

ii)       To provide delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Housing in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Resources for the acquisition of individual properties for the scheme.

Recommendation:

That the North Yorkshire Council Climate Change Delivery Pathway be approved.

Recommendations:

i)        That contractual arrangements in the form of a Service Agreement are entered into between the Council and the Combined Authority to enable delivery of the UKSPF / REPF in the amount of £2,466,802 in North Yorkshire.

ii)       That delegated Authority is given to the Director of Community Development to approve the  Service Agreement.

iii)     That delegated authority is given to the Corporate Director Resources, to enter into any contracts or grant agreements which may be required as a result of former functions of the Council transferring to YNYCA.

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

Enquiries relating to this agenda please contact Elizabeth Jackson, Principal Democratic Services Officer

Tel: 01423 556409 or e-mail: Elizabeth Jackson

Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk