Decisions

Use the search options below to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.

Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.

The records of decisions by Executive Members and Corporate Directors for the period January 2020 to February 2021 are available to view via the Library Archive.

Decisions published

27/05/2022 - Opposed Public Footpath No 25.114/9 Modification Order 2012 – Pins Proposed Amendment Order ref: 1924    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 08/09/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

Within the forthcoming public Hearing the Authority is to take a neutral stance towards the amendment proposed by the Planning Inspectorate.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


27/05/2022 - Opposed Footpath No 25.12/048 Scugdale Cottage, Hartoft Diversion Order 2021 ref: 1923    For Determination

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 08/09/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

The opposed Diversion Order be referred to the Secretary of State and that within the submission the Authority supports the confirmation of the Order.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


21/06/2022 - Supply of 3No GRP Footbridges to NYCC - Award of Contract ref: 1835    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 28/07/2022

Effective from: 21/06/2022

Decision:

That a contract is awarded to Lifespan Structures Ltd for the provision of supplying 3No. GRP footbridges to NYCC (4m, 5m, and 12m). The form of contract will be a NEC4 Supply contract for the sum of £61,455.00. Delivery is expected September / October 2022.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


24/06/2022 - Procurement of Home to School and Local Bus Transport Contracts in Hambleton, Selby, Scarborough and some Miscellaneous areas ref: 1798    Recommendations Approved

To agree to undertake a procurement exercise to secure Home to School (statutory duty) and Local Bus Service contracts in Hambleton, Selby, Scarborough and some miscellaneous areas

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 16/07/2022

Decision:

Agreement to proceed with the re-procurement of transport services in the Hambleton, Scarborough, Selby and Miscellaneous areas for both Local Bus (excluding Hambleton) and Mainstream Home to School transport services.


Lead officer: Catherine Price


24/06/2022 - Extension of YorBus Pilot Scheme ref: 1797    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to extend the YorBus Pilot Scheme for up to 12 additional months from July 2022

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 08/07/2022

Effective from: 24/06/2022

Decision:

Agreement to the extension of the YorBus Pilot Project for up to 12 additional months from July 2022, noting the additional costs of £228,899 during 2022/23 will be funded from existing IPT budget allocations.

Lead officer: Michael Leah


24/06/2022 - Foss Catchment Project - acceptance of funding from the Environment Agency ref: 1784    Recommendations Approved

Seek acceptance of capital funding from the Environment Agency totalling £200,000, spread over three years 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25. This collaborative agreement will provide project management for the Foss Catchment Project.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision published: 03/07/2022

Effective from: 09/07/2022

Decision:

Authorisation is granted to accept capital funding from the Environment Agency totalling £200,000 – spread over three years 2022/23, 23/24 and 24/25 and approval for the Corporate Director, Strategic Resources to accept the grant.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


21/06/2022 - Re-procurement of the Authority’s Door Access and Security System ref: 1770    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval from the Assistant Director of Technology and Change Management for the re-procurement of the Authority’s Door Access and Security System

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Technology and Change

Decision published: 27/06/2022

Effective from: 05/07/2022

Decision:

The Assistant Director, Technology and Change has approved the direct award for the Door and Security Access System to the incumbent Supplier, Softcat Plc, through the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework in order to utilise Access IT Data Limited as part of their supply chain.

The value of the contract is estimated to be up to £751,406.25 however the number of installations and support required is variable and may be impacted by LGR.

The duration of the contract shall be for an initial term of 2 years, with the option to extend (2 x 12 months). The potential maximum term is 4 years.

Lead officer: Christopher Taylor


22/06/2022 - LB15-2022 Solloway / Skipton West and West Craven ref: 1769    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Andy Solloway to award £1,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and equipment for the New Street community garden project with Carleton in Bloom.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB14-2022 Paraskos / Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ref: 1768    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Andy Paraskos to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the materials and hire of the petting farm for the show with Tockwith and District Agricultural Society.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB13-2022 Lee / Appleton Roebuck and Church Fenton ref: 1767    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Andrew Lee to award £1,300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the toilets, insurance, Circus Skills, compostable glasses, live music and equipment hire for Appleton Roebuck Community Events Group.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB12-2022 Jeffels / Derwent Valley and Moor ref: 1766    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor David Jeffels to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to purchase clothing and equipment for the sports teams at Ayton Sports & Football Association.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB11-2022 Jeffels / Derwent Valley and Moor ref: 1765    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor David Jeffels to award £800 of his Locality Budgets funding to purchase replacement worn out safety surface in the playground at Snainton Playing Fields and Village Hall.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB10-2022 Donohue-Moncrieff / Hunmanby and Sherburn ref: 1764    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to purchase camping equipment and volunteer expenses for 1st Sherburn Guides.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB09-2022 Windass / Boroughbridge and Claro ref: 1763    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Robert Windass to award £2,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to the repair and refurbishment of the clock in the Church Tower at St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB08-2022 Paraskos / Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ref: 1762    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Andy Paraskos to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to purchase a replacement battery for the defibrillator for Wighill Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB07-2022 Les / Catterick Village and Brompton-on-Swale ref: 1761    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Carl Les to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the replacement of the safety matting in the playground with Catterick Village Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB06-2022 Ireton / Bentham and Ingleton ref: 1760    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor David Ireton to award £1,200 of his Locality Budgets funding to provide the coach transport for the pupils at Ingleton Primary School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


15/06/2022 - LB05-2022 Harrison / Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate ref: 1759    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Michael Harrison to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to Purchase reusable plastic glasses for the Hampsthwaite Feast event in July.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


20/06/2022 - LB03-2022 Donohue-Moncrieff / Hunmanby and Sherburn ref: 1757    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff to award £1,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to resurface the area around Hunmanby War Memorial with Hunmanby Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


22/06/2022 - LB04-2022 Duckett / Barlby and Riccall ref: 1758    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 22/06/2022

Effective from: 30/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Steph Duckett to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to purchase a gazebo and small tables for use at local events with the Friends of Riccall School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


17/06/2022 - Consents granted to District and Borough Councils regarding the Direction issued under Section 24 ref: 1756    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Strategic Resources

Decision published: 21/06/2022

Effective from: 29/06/2022

Decision:

The Corporate Director - Strategic Resources in consultation with the Deputy Leader, the Monitoring Officer and the Section 151 Officers of the District Councils has approved the specific consents attached in Appendix 1 to the report.

Lead officer: Louise Heaps


16/06/2022 - Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot Submission Bid ref: 1755    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to submit bid for funding

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Decision published: 16/06/2022

Effective from: 16/06/2022

Decision:

Approval for the submission of a bid for the LEVI Pilot Fund which, if successful will bring in £2.0M of capital funding to NYCC. A further report will be brought forward if successful, with full details, prior to acceptance of the funding.

Not open to call-in as Urgency procedure applies.

Lead officer: Keisha Moore


14/06/2022 - LB02-2022 Griffiths / Stokesley ref: 1754    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 15/06/2022

Effective from: 23/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor Bryn Griffiths to award £700 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the promotion, printing of programmes and prizes for the Stokesley Celebration of Youth event with the Rotary Club of Stokesley.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


14/06/2022 - LB01-2022 Cattanach / Cawood and Escrick ref: 1753    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Corporate Services

Decision published: 15/06/2022

Effective from: 23/06/2022

Decision:

To accept the recommendation by County Councillor John Cattanach to award £850 of his Locality Budgets funding to purchase a Memorial Bench for Wistow Parish Council.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


09/06/2022 - Award a construction contract for an element of re-roofing works at Ingleby Greenhow CE VC Primary School ref: 1752    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 15/06/2022

Effective from: 09/06/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Tom Willoughby Ltd at a value of £192,020.52 for an element of reroofing works at Ingleby Greenhow CE VC Primary School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


09/06/2022 - Award a construction contract for an element of re-roofing works at Risedale School and Wavell Junior School, Catterick. ref: 1751    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 10/06/2022

Effective from: 09/06/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd at a value of £468,354.50 for an element of re-roofing works at Risedale School and Wavell Junior School, Catterick.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


09/06/2022 - Award a construction contract for an element of re-roofing works at King James’s School, Knaresborough ref: 1750    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 10/06/2022

Effective from: 09/06/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Tom Willoughby Ltd at a value of £132,007.25 for an element of re-roofing works at King James’s School, Knaresborough.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


09/06/2022 - Award a construction contract for remodelling of the former Children’s Centre into Early Years accommodation at Grassington CE VC Primary School ref: 1749    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 10/06/2022

Effective from: 09/06/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Tom Willoughby Ltd at a value of £155,945.96 for remodelling of the former Children’s Centre into Early Years accommodation at Grassington CE VC Primary School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


30/05/2022 - Procurement of Agency Worker Supply ref: 1748    Recommendations Approved

Procurement of Agency Worker Supply

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support

Decision published: 10/06/2022

Effective from: 18/06/2022

Decision:

That the Authority proceed with the procurement of a Neutral Vendor Managed Solution for the supply of temporary agency staff via ESPO Framework 653 Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR3).

Lead officer: Sarah Louise France-Gorton


07/06/2022 - Consents granted to District and Borough Councils regarding the Direction issued under Section 24 ref: 1747    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Strategic Resources

Decision published: 09/06/2022

Effective from: 17/06/2022

Decision:

The Corporate Director - Strategic Resources in consultation with the Deputy Leader, the Monitoring Officer and the Section 151 Officers of the District Councils has approved the specific consents attached in Appendix 1 to the report.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


07/06/2022 - Adult Learning & Skills Service Fees 2022/23 ref: 1746    Recommendations Approved

To agree fee levels and the Fee Policy Statement for 2022/23. Fee levels are reviewed annually in line with the Council’s Fees and Charges Strategy.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 15/06/2022

Decision:

That the fee for Community Learning be increased from £4.60 (last updated 2021/22) per hour to £4.80 per hour (2022/23).

That the Community Learning learner fee policy statement for 2022/23 be approved for publication.

Lead officer: Ann Featherstone


07/06/2022 - Caedmon College, Whitby ref: 1745    Recommendations Approved

To seek approval to begin a public consultation on a change of designation for Caedmon College, to enable the addition of a targeted mainstream provision for Special Educational Needs.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 15/06/2022

Decision:

To approve public consultation on proposals to add provision for Special Educational Needs by providing Special Resourced provision in the form of Targeted Provisions at Caedmon College, Whitby.

Lead officer: Chris Reynolds


27/05/2022 - Highways Capital Programme 2022/23 - Approval of Schemes ref: 1744    Recommendations Approved

To approve schemes that will be delivered through the 2022/23 highways maintenance capital programme.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

The indicative headline structural highways maintenance capital allocations based on current planning assumptions agreed and grant approval to carry out the relevant procurement processes; and

approval of two additional schemes to the Highways Capital Forward Programme for Structural Highway maintenance identified since the last Highways Capital Programme report dated 20 August 2021:
i) repairs to damaged culvert on Goose Track Lane – Ryedale
ii) repairs to damaged culvert headwall on Fulham Lane, Selby

Lead officer: James Gilroy


27/05/2022 - NYCC Cycle Design Guide ref: 1743    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

Approve the use of the NYCC Cycle Design Guide as a local guide for supporting the use of LTN 1/20 in North Yorkshire.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


27/05/2022 - Harrogate Cycle Network Development - Prioritisation Methodology ref: 1742    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

To approve the proposed methodology to be used to assess potential cycle corridors to complete stage five of the Harrogate Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


27/05/2022 - HM Government Consultation on Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme ref: 1741    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

To finalise and submit the consultation responses on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation before the deadline of 17 June 2022.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


27/05/2022 - A6068 Cowling and Glusburn - Proposed 40mph Speed Restriction ref: 1740    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

The recommendations set out in the report have been approved and the proposed speed limit changes as advertised can be implemented.

A further report to be presented in three months’ time.

Lead officer: Tricia Richards


06/06/2022 - To abandon the procurement procedure for drainage works at Langton Primary School ref: 1739    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 07/06/2022

Effective from: 06/06/2022

Decision:

To abandon the procurement procedure for drainage works at Langton Primary School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/05/2022 - Award of construction contract for the refurbishment of pupil’s toilets at Boroughbridge Primary School ref: 1738    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 06/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Tom Willoughby Ltd at a value of £131,361.20 for the refurbishment of pupil’s toilets at Boroughbridge Primary School.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


27/05/2022 - Award of construction contract for the remodelling of accommodation to form SEN provision at Thirsk School and Sixth Form College ref: 1737    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 06/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to tom Willoughby Ltd at a value of £171,301.67 for the remodelling of accommodation to form SEN provision at Thirsk School and Sixth Form College.

Lead officer: Julie Robinson


01/06/2022 - Toilet refurbishment works, and removal of a prefabricated classroom unit at Ripon Holy Trinity Junior School and entrance and office alteration at Ripon Holy Trinity Infant School ref: 1736    Recommendations Approved

To award a construction contract for toilet refurbishment works, and removal of a prefabricated classroom unit at Ripon Holy Trinity Junior School and entrance and office alteration at Ripon Holy Trinity Infant School.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Strategic Resources

Decision published: 06/06/2022

Effective from: 01/06/2022

Decision:

To award a construction contract to Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd at a value of £540,736.42 for toilet refurbishment works, and removal of a prefabricated classroom unit at Ripon Holy Trinity Junior School and entrance and office alteration at Ripon Holy Trinity Infant School.

Lead officer: Howard Emmett


27/05/2022 - Changes to Services to be delivered using Yorwaste Ltd using the Teckal Procurement Exemption ref: 1735    Recommendations Approved

To consider/approve the proposals for services to be delivered by Yorwaste Ltd.


Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services

Decision published: 01/06/2022

Effective from: 27/05/2022

Decision:

The addition of two new Schedules to the Services Contract between NYCC and Yorwaste Ltd to deliver the provision of a bulky waste collection and skip service.

Implementation of the decision is subject to the necessary Gate 4(a) document being completed.

Lead officer: Peter Jeffreys