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Decisions published

16/09/2024 - Subsidised Educational Transport - Discussion ref: 5409    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Richmond (Yorks) Area Committee

Made at meeting: 16/09/2024 - Richmond (Yorks) Area Committee

Decision published: 03/10/2024

Effective from: 16/09/2024

Decision:

As part of the Council’s Public Participation Scheme, Gordon Stainsby, Headteacher of Reeth and Gunnerside Schools addressed the Committee to read out his previously submitted statement and additional remarks which are replicated below:

 

As previously stated, we have concerns regarding the application and impact of the new transport policy in our area. For many years, pupils from our schools in Reeth and Gunnerside have attended Richmond School – our catchment secondary school. This makes a lot of sense as the B6270 to Richmond is our only low-level route to a nearby town. Swaledale is surrounded by high altitude moorland. While some other secondary schools may well be closer, these upland routes are 420m, 468m and 515m above sea level. The digital tool that has been developed to identify the nearest school for each pupil uses the shortest route by road, irrespective of the nature or type of road, or its feasibility as a school transport route. For example, The Wensleydale School in Leyburn is identified as the nearest school for pupils living in Reeth. The calculation is based on travelling on a minor road through Grinton, and over the moor. Larger vehicles are not allowed by law to use the road, due to a weight restriction yet it has been used to identify the nearest school. Due to pupil numbers a full-size bus is required to transport pupils from Swaledale to Richmond School at the moment. If some or all of these pupils attended the Wensleydale School a large vehicle over the weight limit would be required, perhaps not in the first year but at some point, as the policy impacts more and more school cohorts.   The route from Reeth to Leyburn that is suitable for a larger bus is actually further than the distance to Richmond School.  Clearly this does not make sense. In upper Swaledale, the digital tool has identified Kirkby Stephen as closest although the route there is 515m above sea level and dangerous in winter. While the nearest school principle is easy to understand in most contexts, its application in our region requires further consideration.

 

Another issue with the digital tool has emerged since parents started using it. Two families living one mile apart and on a road that would be used to travel to all the nearby schools have received a different list of schools. For example, family one has received a Wensleydale school at 8.0320 miles, Richmond School at 9.892 miles and a third school at 10.139 miles.  Family 2 also received Wensleydale school as the closest one at 7.032 miles but the second school listed is the Risedale School at 9.633 miles and then the Richmond School at 9.716 miles – clearly there is a discrepancy between those lists despite the fact that the families live on the same road and the bus would have travelled past both houses.

 

The DoE statutory guidance tells us that councils have a duty to undertake risk assessments. I understand that the Council has not yet risk assessed the routes identified by the digital tool.  Telling people that this will be completed at some point in the future is not sufficient for pupils in Swaledale as the digital tool is identifying schools based on routes that are not suitable.

 

What the DoE guidance does do, is ask that information is easily accessible by parents so they can make a decision on which school to apply for.  For Swaledale, that information is not easily available and parents have been left second guessing which school their child will be able to attend with free transport because the Council has not yet done the risk assessment or decided which roads will be used.  The digital tool has not provided the clarity needed and raises questions about its accuracy and reliability.

 

A suggestion would be to identify the nearest school that can be accessed safely, legally and with consideration for the type of vehicle that will be needed for the minimum of pupils in the area. A solution like this is urgently needed to meet the DoE statutory guidance – the information must be easily available.

 

Parents of pupils in Y6 need to apply for a secondary place by 31st October. I ask you to do all you can to help the Swaledale community to have the information it needs to be able to do so.  They need certainty about which school their child will be able to attend with free transport.

 

The Department for Education statutory guidance for local authorities travel to school for children of compulsory school age, states that health and safety law requires local authorities to complete risk assessments, identifying hazards and putting in place measures to eliminate or control risk.

 

However, the Council has not yet risk assessed the routes identified by the digital tool to calculate the nearest school or considered practical matters like the size of the vehicle needed.  Telling parents that this will be completed at some point in the future is not sufficient.  For pupils living in Swaledale, the digital tool in identifying schools based on routes that are not suitable. 

 

‘Parents should consider their children will get to school at the time they are choosing which schools to apply for. For some, the availability of free travel to school may be an important factor in their decision making.  Information about travel to school should, therefore, be easily available to parents during the normal admissions round. Department for Education.’

 

A suggestion would be to identify the nearest school that can be accessed safely, legally, and with consideration for the type of vehicle that will be needed given the number of pupils in the area. A solution like this is urgently required in order to meeting the DfE statutory guidance.  Parents of pupils in year 6 need to apply for a secondary school place by 31st October. They need and deserve to know which school their child is able to attend with free transport.”

 

Members thanked Mr Stainsby for his representations and made the following comments:

 

·       The exceptional topography of Swaledale did not merit normal practice in any way, shape or form when assessing school transport provision.

·       Issues relating to parents having to choose a school without prior knowledge of the transport arrangements. The process should be paused and assess the routes before parents have to make their selections.

·       A Member pointed out the roads in Swaledale were not gritted properly. North Yorkshire, at the moment was not in the position to enable these young people to travel safely to school unless changes are made to the gritting/maintenance regime.

·       The digital tool did not appear to be fit for purpose.

 

Jon Holden, Strategic Planning Manager responded to the statement made by Gordon Stainsby and Members’ comments and highlighted the following:

 

·       The digital tool had been subject to extensive testing before it was released. However, the issues raised regarding the two families living less than a mile apart on the same road, who received different outcomes from the tool, would, if the results could be anonymised, be investigated.

·       In accordance with good practice, it was not possible to consider transport routes until the admissions process had been completed because until then, the number of children and their home location where they would be transported from were not known.

·       Once the offers have been made, transport colleagues will be able to start looking at numbers and routes and start commissioning arrangements with transport providers.

·       Transport providers were required to monitor routes daily and any routes deemed unsafe should not be used and where possible, alternative routes would be utilised.

·       Parents who think their children may be affected were being encouraged to visit all potential schools that came up on the digital tool and were also in the catchment area and any others and discuss transport options.

 

Councillor Annabell Wilkinson, Executive Member for Education, Learning and Skills stated that the new policy had been approved by Full Council and there was a statutory process that had to be followed. The area of Swaledale was very complex and it had the Moor Road that had to be addressed and dealt with.  The Executive Member understood the anxiety parents were feeling as it was difficult situation, however the routes that were arranged were not necessarily the shortest routes that are used to calculate to the nearest school and different options would be considered.  Additionally, in stating it was important to reassure parents and alleviate some of their fears, she committed to meet with relevant officers to see what could be done and report back to the Area Committee.

 

Resolved –

 

That the statement made by Gordon Stainsby, the response made by the Strategic Planning Manager and the issues raised during the debate are noted.

 

 


30/09/2024 - Scarborough Christmas Lights ref: 5408    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 30/09/2024

Decision:

That the Corporate Director of Community Development approves the award to contract on a direct award to Blachere Illumination UK Ltd for the installation and removal of a Christmas lighting scheme at Scarborough.

Lead officer: Rachael May


30/09/2024 - Contract Extension for Hard Facilities Management Fixed Electrical Inspection and Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) ref: 5407    Recommendations Approved

Contract Extension for Hard Facilities Management Fixed Electrical Inspection and Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 09/10/2024

Decision:

To extend the Hard Facilities Management Fixed Electrical Inspection and Testing and Portable Appliance Testing contracts.

Lead officer: Katherine Edge


30/09/2024 - Contract Extension for Hard Facilities Management General Building – Responsive Repairs ref: 5406    Recommendations Approved

Contract Extension for Hard Facilities Management General Building – Responsive Repairs

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 09/10/2024

Decision:

To extend the Hard Facilities Management General Building Responsive Maintenance (including Alarms servicing and maintenance) contracts.

Lead officer: Katherine Edge


01/10/2024 - Funding of York Music Hub and Entry into York and North Yorkshire Music Hub Partnership Agreements ref: 5405    Recommendations Approved

To authorise the passing on of funding to York Music Hub and enter into the York/ North Yorkshire Music Hub partnership agreements.

 

Purpose of report:

 

·         That entering into the partnership agreements between York Music Hub and North Yorkshire Council and the dissemination of those elements of the grant monies allocated for use by the York Music Hub are authorised.

 

·         That Terms and Conditions for the service are changed to allow for half a terms notice.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 10/10/2024

Decision:

Approval for the dissemination of the DfE allocation for York Music Hub, totalling £222,551 for academic year 2024/25, and enter into partnership agreements with York Music Hub.

Approval to procure contracts to supply musical instruments, using the capital grant received from the Arts Council England. As a named hub lead North Yorkshire Council will also purchase goods for the benefit of the residents of York, using their allocated portion of the grant.

Lead officer: Lisa Cowley


30/09/2024 - Quit Manager Smoking Cessation System ref: 5404    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Technology

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 30/09/2024

Decision:

12 month extension taken via reseller, existing contract already in place with option extend 2 x 12 month options. Service happy to renew as system key to day to day delivery of their services.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


01/10/2024 - Assessment of Assets of Community Value Nomination NYCACV0050 Hotel de Ville, Ripley, Harrogate ref: 5403    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive - Local Engagement

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 01/10/2024

Decision:

a) The nomination for NYCACV0050 Hotel de Ville, Ripley is successful and meets the definition of community value as detailed in the Localism Act 2011

b) It should be placed on the North Yorkshire Council Assets of Community Value Register of successful nominations

Lead officer: Claire Wilson


25/09/2024 - Care Market Representative Contract Award ref: 5402    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision published: 01/10/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To award the Care Market Representative contract to the Independent Care Group. This will be a contract term of 3 years + 2 years. This implements the earlier key decision taken on the 28 June 2024 which gave approval to procure a care market representative organisation to support the care market of North Yorkshire. The decision was made in consultation with Cllr Harrison executive Member Health and Adult Services, Anton Hodge AD Resources and Abi Barron AD Prevention and Service Development.

Lead officer: Lucy Trenholme


20/09/2024 - LB351-2024 Weighell / Aiskew and Leeming ref: 5400    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor John Weighell to award £2,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a second-hand mower for Crakehall Cricket Club.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB350-2024 Watson / Northallerton North and Brompton ref: 5399    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Watson to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and labour to repaint the underpass at the library in Northallerton with NYC Highways.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB349-2024 Taylor / Huby and Tollerton ref: 5398    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Malcolm Taylor to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a slave battery for Huby and Sutton Community Shop.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB348-2024 Taylor / Huby and Tollerton ref: 5397    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Malcolm Taylor to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the new lighting system and installation at the village book exchange with Linton on Ouse Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB347-2024 Taylor / Huby and Tollerton ref: 5396    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Malcolm Taylor to award £5,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the access improvement works and installation of a disabled ramp at Tollerton Memorial Village Hall.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB346-2024 Staveley / Settle and Penyghent ref: 5395    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Staveley to award £1,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of new play equipment for the playground in Langcliffe with Play Langcliffe Community Fundraising Group.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB345-2024 Sharma / Newby ref: 5394    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Subash Sharma to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of mathematics resources and equipment for Northstead Community Pre School.

Cllr Sharma does not have a pecuniary interest, but his wife is an unpaid volunteer at the nursery.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


25/09/2024 - LB344-2024 Phillips / Seamer ref: 5393    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Leader

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Heather Phillips to award £850 of her Locality Budgets funding to provide a contribution to the costs of running the Seamer Church Warm Room.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB343-2024 Paraskos / Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ref: 5392    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Paraskos to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a defibrillator and cabinet for Kearby with Netherby Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


30/09/2024 - LB342-2024 Packham / Sherburn in Elmet ref: 5391    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Bob Packham to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of team uniforms for the World Karate and Kickboxing Championships in Frankfurt for We Are Sherburn.

Cllr Packham’s wife re is a board member of We Are Sherburn, a voluntary role which follows on from the fact that she is Chair of the Sherburn and Villages Community Trust. Another Board Member of We Are Sherburn will administer the grant.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB341-2024 Packham / Sherburn in Elmet ref: 5390    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Bob Packham to award £640 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a hand dryer, acoustic wall panels and a mounted map for the entrance lobby at Sherburn and Villages Community Trust.

Cllr Packham is a member of the Library Management Group and his wife is the Chair of the Sherburn and Villages Community Trust. Both roles are voluntary and unpaid.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB340-2024 Myers / Mid Craven ref: 5389    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Simon Myers to award £420 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of a VAS on the A682 for Hellifield Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


24/09/2024 - LB339-2024 McCartney / Osgoldcross ref: 5388    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor John McCartney to award £740 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the grass cutting at St Edmunds Church Kellington, including the wildflower area for St Edmunds Parochial Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB338-2024 Lunn / Thorpe Willoughby and Hambleton ref: 5387    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cliff Lunn to award £700 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a replacement external defibrillator cabinet for Thorpe Willoughby Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


20/09/2024 - LB337-2024 Jones / Scotton and Lower Wensleydale ref: 5386    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tom Jones to award £1,300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new mower for Lower Wensleydale Church.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB336-2024 Dickinson / Northallerton South ref: 5385    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £3,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and labour to repaint the underpass at the library in Northallerton with NYC Highways.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB335-2024 Cunliffe-Lister / Masham and Fountains ref: 5384    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Felicity Cunliffe-Lister to award £1,500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the landscaping and groundworks for the school wilderness area at Masham School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB334-2024 Cunliffe-Lister / Masham and Fountains ref: 5383    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Felicity Cunliffe-Lister to award £1,850 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the delivery of 12 wellbeing group activities for Masham Wellbeing Group.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB333-2024 Brodigan / Ripon Ure Bank and Spa ref: 5382    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £700 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the 3-lane synthetic cricket net, solar panels, refurbishment of catering/toilets and a Frog Box at Studley Royal Cricket Club,

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/09/2024 - LB332-2024 Aldred / High Harrogate and Kingsley ref: 5381    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 30/09/2024

Effective from: 08/10/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Chris Aldred to award £390 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the provision of hoodies, match balls, First Aid kit and timer for 2024/25 fixtures for the Harrogate Spartans Junior Netball Club (Under 16's).

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/08/2024 - Re-Procurement for Pensions Legal Advisor ref: 5380    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Resources incl. Pension Fund)

Decision published: 26/09/2024

Effective from: 22/08/2024

Decision:

The Authority has awarded a contract to Ward Hadaway LLP after running a further competition via the CCS Framework RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services.

The new contract is to commence on the 1 September 2024 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

The contract value is £180,000 (excl. VAT).

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


02/08/2024 - Procurement of a Library Management System ref: 5379    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Technology

Decision published: 25/09/2024

Effective from: 02/08/2024

Decision:

The Authority has awarded a contract to Civica UK Limited after running a open tender process for a New Library Management System.

The new contract is to commence 1 September 2024 for an initial period of 3 years 7 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 2 years.

The contract value is £276,374.00 (exc VAT).

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


12/09/2024 - Award a construction contract for the adaptation of the former Woodfield Primary School, Harrogate, to create new special school provision for autistic children aged 11 – 19 years ref: 5378    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision published: 25/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

To award a construction contract to The Together Group Construction Ltd at a value of £2,013,251.88 for the adaptation of the former Woodfield Primary School, Harrogate, to create new special school provision for autistic children aged 11 – 19 years.

* this decision is exempt from call in because it is implementing an earlier key decision to procure which was subject to call in.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


23/09/2024 - Proposed response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government consultation on the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system ref: 5377    Recommendations Approved

To provide the Leader of the Council with the proposed response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government consultation on the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system, to seek further views and approval to submit the response.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision published: 24/09/2024

Effective from: 23/09/2024

Decision:

That the Corporate Director of Community Development in consultation with the Council Leader and Executive Member for Open to Business agree the content of the response back to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government on the recent consultation concerning: Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system

Lead officer: Rachael Balmer


19/09/2024 - LB331-2024-Shaw-Wright ref: 5376    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Shaw-Wright to award £600 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the plaque, PA and refreshments for the Selby Mining Memory Wall opening ceremony with Selby Town Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB330-2024-Sedgwick ref: 5375    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karin Sedgwick to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the rent of Middleham Key Centre for the weekly luncheon club with Middleham Town Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB329-2024-Ritchie ref: 5374    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor John Ritchie to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the venue hire, entertainment, ear defenders, lighting and catering at The Wellbeing Hub at the Scarborough Pride event.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB328-2024-McCartney ref: 5373    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor John McCartney to award £900 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the production of a "What’s On" leaflet for the village of Eggborough and fund a monthly charity Coffee Morning with Eggborough Village Hall Committee.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB327-2024-Knapton ref: 5372    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £1,530 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the entertainment at the family fun day with Wold Class - the Easingwold Business Forum.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB326-2024-Knapton ref: 5371    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the second phase of the new playground at Alne School with the Friends of Alne School (FOAS).

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB325-2024-Knapton ref: 5370    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £810 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of new noticeboards for Aldwark Area Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


19/09/2024 - LB324-2024-Grogan ref: 5369    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tim Grogan to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund a contribution towards the traffic calming project with Hillam Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


20/09/2024 - LB323-2024-Grogan ref: 5368    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 20/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tim Grogan to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of two benches for the Oval in Kellingley with Beal Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


13/09/2024 - Variation of Mental Health Community Services and Extension and Variation of Mental Health Supported Housing Contract ref: 5367    Recommendations Approved

To approve the variation and extension of the Mental Health Community Services and Mental Health Supported Housing contract and approve the inclusion of additional funding previously provided by Craven District Council into the main budget.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision published: 19/09/2024

Effective from: 27/09/2024

Decision:

Approval has been given for the extension of the Mental Health Supported Housing Service contract within the scope of the original contract, for a term of 12 months up to 30 September 2025.
Approval has been given to include the former Craven district council supported housing service contract into the NYC contract, this service ran in parallel with the NYC contract.

Approval has been given to vary the remaining term of the contract for two Lots to apply a 9% negotiated uplift to the remaining term of these contracts to account for additional cost pressures beyond those initially anticipated in the tender.

Lead officer: Michael Rudd


13/09/2024 - Extension of Supported Housing services for Offenders ref: 5366    Recommendations Approved

To approve an extension to the existing contract for Offenders Supported Housing from September 2024 to September 2025

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision published: 19/09/2024

Effective from: 27/09/2024

Decision:

Approval has been given for the extension of the Offenders Supported Housing Services (RACSS) contract within the scope of the original contract, for a term of 12 months up to 30 September 2025.

Approval has been given to vary the remaining term of the Offenders Supported Housing Services (RACSS) contract to apply a 4.5% negotiated uplift to the remaining term of the contract to account for additional cost pressures beyond those initially anticipated in the tender.

Lead officer: Michael Rudd


18/09/2024 - Targeted Mainstream Provisions – Change of designation. ref: 5365    Recommendations Approved

To consider consultation responses in relation to the change of designation proposal to establish targeted mainstream provisions (TMPs) at Norton Community Primary, Malton and Dishforth Airfield Primary, Thirsk

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 18/09/2024

Effective from: 27/09/2024

Decision:

To publish statutory proposals and notices on 27 September 2024 to add provision for Special Educational Needs in the form of Targeted Mainstream Provisions (SEN Resource Base) at Norton Community Primary School

To publish statutory proposals and notices on 27 September 2024 to add provision for Special Educational Needs in the form of Targeted Mainstream Provisions (SEN Resource Base) at Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School from 1 January 2025.

That the Executive schedule taking a final decision on this proposal on 19 November 2024

Lead officer: Chris Reynolds


17/09/2024 - LB322-2024-Warneken ref: 5364    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Arnold Warneken to award £2,390 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of Knaresborough Forest Park with Knaresborough Forest Park.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB321-2024-Thompson ref: 5363    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Angus Thompson to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of equipment for the Barton School Trim Trail with the Friends of Barton School.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB320-2024-Swiers ref: 5362    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Roberta Swiers to award £1,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the provision of food hampers for the vulnerable residents in the village with Jubilee Management Committee.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB319-2024-Sharma ref: 5361    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Subash Sharma to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the catering, gifts, entertainment and transport for Scarborough Christmas Together event with Gallows Close Community Centre.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB318-2024-Sharma ref: 5360    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Subash Sharma to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and equipment for the monthly Glow Sessions with Closer Communities.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB317-2024-Sedgwick ref: 5359    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karin Sedgwick to award £360 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the magazine subscriptions at Leyburn Town Council Library.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB316-2024-Randerson ref: 5358    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tony Randerson to award £320 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of games and items for the Halloween party at Eastfield Youth Club.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB315-2024-Peacock ref: 5357    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Yvonne Peacock to award £450 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of radios and battery chargers for the community emergency group with Arkengarthdale Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB314-2024-Myers ref: 5356    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Simon Myers to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the ground and practice area renovation works and purchase new netting systems for Settle Cricket Club.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB313-2024-Myers ref: 5355    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Simon Myers to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the insulation, re wiring, new access door and ramp, new kitchen units & appliances for the pavilion refurbishment at Long Preston Playing Fields Association.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB312-2024-Myers ref: 5354    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Simon Myers to award £1,650 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of a VAS for Coniston Cold with Coniston Cold Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB311-2024-Lee ref: 5353    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andrew Lee to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of Christmas lights for the village with Church Fenton Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB310-2024-Lee ref: 5352    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andrew Lee to award £630 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new laptop computer and accessories for Healaugh & Catterton Parish Council.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB309-2024-Dickinson ref: 5351    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of publicity materials for Mind in Hambleton & Richmondshire.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB308-2024-Andrews ref: 5350    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Joy Andrews to award £1,380 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of an internal security door for Pickering Community Infant School.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB307-2024-Aldred ref: 5349    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Chris Aldred to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the upgrade of the fire alarm system in the community welcome centre at St Andrews Church PCC, Starbeck.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB306-2024-Aldred ref: 5348    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Chris Aldred to award £560 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the court and equipment hire fees for the Refugee & BAME Men’s Health and Wellbeing initiative with Al Haadiyah Harrogate.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


17/09/2024 - LB305-2024-Aldred ref: 5347    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 17/09/2024

Effective from: 25/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor to award £900 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the clearance of overgrown vegetation on the footpath around Harrogate High School (Kingsley Drive to Slingsby Crescent) with NYC Parks & Grounds Section.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


03/09/2024 - DfE Core Schools Budget Grant (Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units) – Funding Consultation Approval Request ref: 5307    Recommendations Approved

To request approval to consult local authority maintained special schools and academies and pupil referral units within North Yorkshire on the allocation methodology for the DfE Core Schools Budget Grant for the 2024/25 financial year.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 03/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

The Executive Member for Education & Skills has approved for the consultation to be undertaken with Special Schools Alternative Provision (AP) Schools and Early Years Providers on the methodology to be used by the local authority for the distribution of the CSBG and EYBG to these establishments for the 2024/25 financial year


Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 16/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

Approval for a consultation to be undertaken with Special Schools, Alternative Provision (AP) Schools and Early Years Providers on the methodology to be used by the local authority for the distribution of the Core Schools Budget Grant and Early Years Budget Grant to these establishments for the 2024/25 financial year

Lead officer: Howard Emmett


13/09/2024 - Ripon Market Place Resurfacing Scheme ref: 5344    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from:

Decision:

i) Approve the proposed change of material from the concrete tegula blocks to an asphalt flexible material to reduce maintenance liabilities and cost, improve the overall look of the Market Place.

ii) Authorise commencement of procurement for the construction works to return the surface to asphalt.

Updates were provided to the Corporate Director of Environment in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation regarding this report and associated decision. The decision made is under the provision that neither of these items can commence until appropriate variation of contract with National Lottery Heritage Fund changing the terms and conditions of grant funding from 2000 for the initial Market Place scheme has been obtained.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - Schemes to be added to the Highways Capital Forward Programme ref: 5343    Recommendations Approved

To approve new schemes to be added to the Forward Highways Capital Programme.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 24/09/2024

Decision:

That the schemes listed in Appendix A of the report for inclusion within the Highways Capital Forward Programme are approved.

Lead officer: James Gilroy


12/09/2024 - Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) 2024 ref: 5342    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

Approval to submit the proposed NYC Action Plan to DEFRA by 30th September.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - North Yorkshire Council’s response to Carbon Disclosure Project International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives -Track ref: 5341    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

Approval to authorise the draft CDP response for North Yorkshire Council and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director (Environmental Services and Climate Change) to approve the final submission for North Yorkshire Council to the external CDP reporting framework.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - Services delivered by Yorwaste Ltd using the ‘Teckal’ Procurement Exemption ref: 5340    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Environmental Services & Climate Change

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

The Assistant Director Environmental Services and Climate Change, in consultation with the Executive Member for Managing our Environment, has decided to not exercise the option to extend the existing Services Contract for a further 5 year period.

The Assistant Director Environmental Services and Climate Change, in consultation with the Executive Member for Managing our Environment, has also decided to develop a new Services Contract that better reflects the responsibilities of the new unitary council and that a new Services Contract will be entered into from 18 September 2025, subject to approval of Gateway 3 by Procurement Assurance Board and in line with the Council’s financial governance process, and that further consideration and approval of the detail of the new Contract is delegated to the Assistant Director Environmental Services and Climate Change in consultation with the Corporate Director, Resources.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - Review of Traffic Regulation Orders – Residential Disabled Parking Bay Objections – Area 6, Boroughbridge ref: 5339    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

1. That the disabled parking bay at 1 Ure Bank Top be introduced as proposed and that the Director and Members note that this may impact upon parking opportunity for neighbouring residents.

2. That the disabled parking bay at 1 St Mark’s Terrace, Main Street, Kirk Deighton remain in-situ and be removed from the schedule for revocation and that the Director and Members note that this bay may be proposed for revocation in future TRO proposals, should circumstances change.

3. That the disabled parking bay at Hall Cottage, Main Street, Melmerby remain in-situ and be removed from the schedule for revocation and that the Director and Members note that this bay may be proposed for revocation in future TRO proposals, should circumstances change.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


09/09/2024 - Disposal Of Assets – Gantry Crane ref: 5338    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 09/09/2024

Decision:

To dispose of the gantry cranes bought for the 2016 rebuild of Tadcaster Bridge through auction.

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - Opposed Definitive Map Modification Order - Restricted Byways 15.75/83, 15.70/56, 15.70/57, 15.75/84, Gillgate Road and Appleby Lane, Kirkby Malzeard and Laverton Modification Order 2022 ref: 5337    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision published: 13/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

That the Authority takes the stance of supporting the confirmation of the DMMO in its submission of the opposed Order to the Secretary of State

Lead officer: Maureen Wilson


12/09/2024 - Housing Compliance Contracts ref: 5336    Recommendations Approved

To take the decision on the procurement of contractors to ensure NYC delivery around compliance for housing and to meet the requirements of the Social Housing Act 2023.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 21/09/2024

Decision:

The Housing Standards Team is committed to meeting legislative and regulatory obligations to ensure all homes meet decency standards and are safe for tenants.

To ensure ongoing compliance and to adhere to the requirements of the Housing Regulator, it has been decided to procure several short-term contracts as a temporary measure.

• Replacement Windows
• Replacement Roofing
• Replacement Bathrooms
• Passenger Lifts/Stair Lift/Platform Lifts and EVAC Chairs Repairs Servicing and Maintenance
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Fire Safety Contract – Alarms, and Fire Fighting Equipment
• Asbestos Testing and Removal

The temporary contracts will expire on 31st March 2025.

Lead officer: Donna Jobling


11/09/2024 - LB304-2024-Walker ref: 5335    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Matt Walker to award £2,610 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of Knaresborough Forest Park with Knaresborough Forest Park.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB303-2024-Sanderson ref: 5334    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Janet Sanderson to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of fruit trees and wildflower bulbs for The Butts with Allerston Wildlife Enthusiasts.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB302-2024-Paraskos ref: 5333    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Paraskos to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the replacement of dilapidated doors and windows for the clubhouse at Tockwith Sportsfield Trust.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB301-2024-Murday ref: 5332    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:


To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andrew Murday to award £2,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the feasibility study for the new community space at St Cuthbert's Church, Pateley Bridge.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB300-2024-Mann ref: 5331    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the start-up costs for the new Harrogate Town Plan Forum with The Harrogate Town Plan Forum.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB299-2024-Jordan ref: 5330    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:


To accept the recommendation by Councillor Mike Jordan to award £800 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of sensory tents and accessories for the new sensory space at Carlton Primary School.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


10/09/2024 - LB298-2024-Goodrick ref: 5329    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:


To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Goodrick to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of additional pantomime tickets and a meal prior to the performance for NYC - Young People Leaving Care.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB297-2024-Gibbs ref: 5328    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sam Gibbs to award £3,200 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a VAS sign on Otley Road with NYC Traffic Engineering.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB296-2024-Brown-A ref: 5327    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Brown to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the landscaping and planting costs for the Bradley Village Hall car park project with Bradley in Bloom.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


06/09/2024 - LB294-3035-Baker ref: 5325    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Alyson Baker to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the replacement sign and repairs to a bench in the village for Thornton-le-Moor with Thornton-le-Street Parish Council.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - LB295-2024-Baker ref: 5326    For Determination

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 12/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Alyson Baker to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of food, resources and facilities at the Pride Picnic with North Yorkshire Youth.

Lead officer: Jane Connolly


11/09/2024 - Tenancy Strategy, Tenancy Policy and Consultation Plan ref: 5324    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of the report is to set out the draft Tenancy Strategy, Tenancy Policy and the planned consultation activity to take place prior to the policy being adopted.

A decision is required regarding the commencement of consultation activity.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision published: 11/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

Approval has been given to publicly consult on the draft NYC Tenancy Strategy accompanying Tenancy Policy.

Lead officer: Carl Doolan


10/09/2024 - Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Checks in Workplaces ref: 5322    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (HAS)

Decision published: 11/09/2024

Effective from: 10/09/2024

Decision:

To accept funding of £58,800 from the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver CVD checks, in a variety of workplaces as part of a pilot programme. The funding will be used to target those who are less likely to attend for an NHS Health Check. The aim is to complete 1440 checks and the pilot is required to be concluded by 31 March 2025. Decision was made in consultation with Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health and Richard Webb Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services.

Lead officer: Lucy Trenholme


11/09/2024 - Corporate Mobile Phones ref: 5323    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Assistant Director of Technology to reprocure the Corporate Mobile Phones contract for employees of the council. This procurement exercise will involve merging the contracts that were previously set up by each of the district/borough councils into one single contract.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Technology

Decision published: 11/09/2024

Effective from: 20/09/2024

Decision:

To undertake a procurement to award a contract for provision of Corporate Mobile phones including Mobile, Voice and Data Services.

Lead officer: Paul Lofthouse


10/09/2024 - Contract for Hard Facilities Management Fire and Intruder Alarms: Servicing and Responsive Maintenance ref: 5321    Recommendations Approved

To undertake a procurement exercise for Hard Facilities Management Fire and Intruder Alarms: Servicing and Responsive Maintenance

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision published: 10/09/2024

Effective from: 19/09/2024

Decision:

To undertake a procurement exercise to establish a new contract for Hard Facilities Management Fire and Intruder Alarms: Servicing and Responsive Maintenance for North Yorkshire Council.

Lead officer: Katherine Edge


02/09/2024 - Decision to designate Neighbourhood Area for Sheriff Hutton parish ref: 5320    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision published: 09/09/2024

Effective from: 02/09/2024

Decision:

To confirm the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for the administrative parish area for Sheriff Hutton, in preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.

Lead officer: Marie Woodhouse


04/09/2024 - Award Contract for Changing Places toilet facility and other improvements at Tadcaster Bus Station ref: 5319    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 04/09/2024

Decision:

Decision to award the contract for Tadcaster Bus Station to undertake the proposed upgrading works and construction of an extension to the existing building at Tadcaster Bus Station (currently disabled toilets and Tadkebab takeaway).

The proposed scheme will provide the following:
• Changing Places toilet facility
• Improved disabled toilet
• Real-time bus information
• Refurbishment of bus shelter glazing
• New notice boards


The project is due to start on site on 15.10.2024. The scheme is due to complete in March 2025.

Lead officer: Rachael May


06/09/2024 - Scarborough Harbour Boat Lift - Acceptance of grant funding and allocation of match funding ref: 5318    Recommendations Approved

To update on the position of grant funding applications made to the UK Seafood Fund and Mayoral Combined Authority to enable a boat lift to be procured and installed at Scarborough Harbour, noting the timescales and risks associated with the decisions.
Seek approval to accept grants awarded, if successful and approve capital match funding from North Yorkshire Council

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 06/09/2024

Decision:

The Executive Member for Open to Business, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance, Corporate Director of Environment, the Corporate Director of Resources and the Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic Services have agreed:

a) the acceptance, subject to acceptable terms and conditions being agreed, of a grant of £500k from the UK Seafood Fund, toward the provision of a boat lift at Scarborough Harbour and note the risks involved in accepting the grant and placing an order for the Boat Lift;

b) the delegation of authority to the Corporate Director of Resources, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and the Executive Member for Open to Business to accept a grant from the Mayoral Combined Authority of £700k towards the infrastructure associated with the boat lift, if offered;

c) the approval of capital match funding of £550k from North Yorkshire Council for the boat lift project and note the annual income forecast to be generated by the Boat Lift;

d) the delegation of authority to the Corporate Director of Environment to enter into such contracts as are necessary with a hoist supplier and marine engineering consultants and contractors to facilitate the full delivery of the project.

Lead officer: Chris Bourne


04/09/2024 - LB293-2024 Webster / Bedale ref: 5317    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Webster to award £1,480 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the repairs to the equipment at West Tanfield Swing Park with Tanfield Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


02/09/2024 - LB292-2024 Randerson / Eastfield ref: 5316    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tony Randerson to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a memorial plaque to remember the individuals killed in Scarborough during the First World War bombardment for From Scardeburg to Scarborough.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


02/09/2024 - LB291-2024 Proud / Selby East ref: 5315    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Jack Proud to award £5,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new minibus for Selby Hands of Hope.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


04/09/2024 - LB290-2024 Mason / Amotherby and Ampleforth ref: 5314    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Mason to award £400 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of new benches for the recreation ground with Terrington Village Hall.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


04/09/2024 - LB289-2024 Mason / Amotherby and Ampleforth ref: 5313    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Mason to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the provision of nesting boxes and community outreach support for the Terrington Swifts and Friends Project with Terrington Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


02/09/2024 - LB288-2024 Gibbs / Valley Gardens and Central Harrogate ref: 5312    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sam Gibbs to award £3,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the repair and refurbishment of floodlights at Harrogate Pythons RUFC.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


04/09/2024 - LB287-2024 Dickinson / Northallerton South ref: 5311    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £1,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of IT equipment for the staff and volunteers to use at The Living Rooms.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


02/09/2024 - LB286-2024 Cattanach / Cawood and Escrick ref: 5310    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 06/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by Councillor John Cattanach to award £5,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and labour for the urgent electrical repairs at Cawood Playing Fields for Cawood Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


05/09/2024 - Budget Approval for 4404 Planning System & Business Process Convergence Project (including the budget to allow the procurement of Planning and Building Control system) ref: 5309    Recommendations Approved

To provide all the details so the decision maker can make an informed decision to approve the required budget to fund the project as well as the required budget to procure the system for Planning and Building Control.
Decision required:
To approve the required budget (approx. £1.1 million) to fund the 4404 Planning System

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources

Decision published: 05/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To approve the funding of an implementation budget of £729k for the 4404 Planning System & Business Process Convergence Project.

Lead officer: Trevor Watson


03/09/2024 - Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure Sector Service Support Grant ref: 5308    Recommendations Approved

Approval to undertake a competitive grant process to award a grant for delivery of Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure Sector Service Support Grant.

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive - Local Engagement

Decision published: 03/09/2024

Effective from: 03/09/2024

Decision:

To undertake a competitive grants process for the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Infrastructure Sector Service Support Grant

Lead officer: Claire Lowery


03/09/2024 - Proposal to increase pupil numbers at Springwater Community Special School, ref: 5306    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to begin a consultation on an increase in pupil numbers at Springwater School, High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW, Harrogate from the 1st September 2025.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 03/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

Decision:

The Executive Member for Education and Skills has approved the proposal to consult to increase numbers at Springwater School, High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate from 1 September 2025.

Lead officer: Jon Holden


03/09/2024 - Tin Footbridge, Skipton - Span 2 Replacement - Future Award of Contract ref: 5305    Recommendations Approved

To seek to award the tender for the Tin Footbridge Span 2 replacement.
[The budget for the scheme is £450k, however, it is recognised that the tender returns may exceed £500k due to the current unpredictability in tender prices, particularly with design and build contracts. Therefore a Key Decision may be required.]

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision published: 03/09/2024

Effective from: 14/09/2024

Decision:

To tender the scheme for the replacement of Tin Footbridge (Span 2) Design and Build contract.

Lead officer: Josh Calvert