Decisions

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Bob Packham to award £1,050 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new outdoor shelter for Peter Pan Nursery.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tom Jones to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new shelter for the children at Harmby under 5's.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Mark Crane to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the Drumba drums and subscription for all pupils at Longman Hills School.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Alyson Baker to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of gazebos (plus weights) and prizes for the 'This is Me' festival in Ripon with Nidderdale Childrens Resource Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Matt Walker to award £2,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the hiring of a large screen TV and sound system for the Glastonbury and other music festivals with Knaresborough & District Chamber.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Heather Phillips to award £2,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new hot air heater in the main hall at Crossgates Community Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Heather Phillips to award £2,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the roof repairs on the Old School with Seamer Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the restoration of the village clock at Alne Village Hall.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of a Space Net for Alne Play Area Group.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the provision of a new kitchen for the library with Easingwold Community Library Association.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £800 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the Afternoon Tea for the Friendliness Initiative with Easingwold Town Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nigel Knapton to award £1,210 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a defibrillator for Youlton with Aldwark Area Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karl Arthur to award £3,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the removal of 3 pairs of speed bumps on York Road in Cliffe with Cliffe Parish Council.

To award contracts for Hard Facilities Management Water Hygiene: Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Works for North Yorkshire Council, following the completion of a procurement exercise to:
• North contract – Global Environmental Excellence Ltd
• East contract - Aquatrust Water & Ventilation Ltd
• West contract – Aquatrust Water & Ventilation Ltd

* this decision is exempt from being a key decision because it is implementing an earlier key decision.

The report sets out a recommendation to agree the designation of the whole of Hovingham Parish as a Neighbourhood Area under Part 2(7) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), to enable the next stages of the development of Hovingham Neighbourhood Development Plan to commence.
This is considered a key decision because the designation effects two settlements. The village of Scackleton falls within the parish boundary of Hovingham Parish Council. The area designation matches the boundary exactly, therefore both settlements will form part of the Neighbourhood Plan Area, if approved.

To approve the designation of the whole of Hovingham Parish as a Neighbourhood Area under Part 2(7) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), to enable the next stages of the development of Hovingham Neighbourhood Development Plan to commence.

The Assistant Director of Housing has approved to procure 3 contractors to complete the services required for Minor works on 3 Properties within the Harrogate area.

Officers are recommending approval of the West Harrogate Infrastructure Delivery Strategy (WHIDS). It has been prepared in order establish the timing and delivery of the infrastructure to support the development sites in West Harrogate. This work will inform the section106 requirements aiding efficient determination of planning applications.
It includes estimated phasing, build-out trajectories and apportionment of costs. The strategy documents can be used as a tool for delivery of the developments and their associated infrastructure by relevant authorities, service providers and developers.
Officers are recommending an update to the current West Harrogate Parameters Plan (WHPP) Appendix A (approved in February 2022).

i) Agree the West Harrogate Infrastructure Delivery Strategy for the purposes of information and guidance to officers and members of North Yorkshire Council in
determining planning applications at West Harrogate and in delivery of strategic infrastructure associated with housing and employment delivery at West Harrogate.
Publish the document on the Council website.

ii) Agree, an update to the Infrastructure Delivery Schedule (IDS) in relation to transportation infrastructure, health centre infrastructure and sport and open space
infrastructure associated with the West Harrogate development. Publish the update on the Council website.

Purpose of Report:
To provide all the details so the decision maker can make an informed decision on this procurement and project to consolidate eight current systems into one.

Decision required:
Procurement of consolidated System for Planning and Building Control

To procure one System for Planning and Building Control to be used consistently across all locality areas within North Yorkshire Council.

Approval to commence the formal consultation process for a Lane Rental Scheme for North Yorkshire.

The introduction of the Zebra Pedestrian Crossing as outlined in this report and detailed in Appendix A is approved and that the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services) be authorised to allow the proposed introduction of the Zebra Pedestrian Crossing as identified in Appendix A, (subject to the amendments and recommendations approved by the Corporate Director of Environment in consultation with the Executive Member for Highways & Transportation in light of the objections received) and that the objectors are notified within 14 days of the decision.

a)The nomination for The Crown Inn Roecliffe, is unsuccessful and does not meet 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 List of Unsuccessful Nominations

To seek approval to undertake the procurement for the interim supply of wheeled bins.
30,000 wheeled bins are required to be procured and delivered in batches of 1,800 commencing July 2024.
The procurement route is a direct award through ESPOs Refuse and Recycling Framework.

To undertake the procurement for the interim supply of wheeled bins utilising a direct award route through ESPO’s Refuse and Recycling Products (including wheeled bins) framework.

a) The nomination for The Dog and Gun Public House, Carlton Miniott, 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 List of Successful Nominations

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Staveley to award £600 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of court markings for Badminton and Netball at St John’s Church in Settle for Settle District u3a.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Peter Wilkinson to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a defibrillator, pads and locked cabinet for Northallerton Town Cricket Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Roberta Swiers to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of food and craft materials for the community drop-in sessions at Gristhorpe and Lebberston Village Hall.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Solloway to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the repaving and materials for small benches in the New Street community gardens with Carleton in Bloom Community Garden.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tony Randerson to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the transport costs to away games in East Riding County League for AFC Eastfield.

Cllr Randerson is an Honorary President of AFC Eastfield.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Ireton to award £330 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of catering equipment for the Community Link Café.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Robert Heseltine to award £350 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the weekly musical (choral) community workshops with Skipton Choral Society.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the materials to undertake repair work to the roof of Flixton and Folkton Village Hall.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the repairs to the equipment and play area surface with Folkton Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Michelle Donohue-Moncrieff to award £1,400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the resurfacing of the paths with the Friends of God's Arce Hunmanby.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a defibrillator, pads and locked cabinet for Northallerton Town Cricket Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £1,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the materials and labour for the west wall repointing and new coping stones with Ripon Community Link at Ripon Walled Garden.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the venue and equipment hire for Ripon Theatre Festival.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the venue hire and tickets for Ripon Poetry Festival with NYC - Library Services.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Alyson Baker to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a set of folding tables with trolley storage for Carlton Husthwaite Village Hall Committee.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Alyson Baker to award £800 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund a contribution towards the cost of a compostable toilet at Bagby Allotments with Bagby and Balk Parish Council.

That NYC, acting as Shareholder/owner of Brimhams Active Limited (the “Company”), has approved the appointment of the following directors to the Company:
• Nigel McCloy as a Council Director; and
• David Watson as a Non-Executive Director.

That NYC, acting as Shareholder/owner of Brimhams Active Limited (the “Company”), has approved the appointment of the following director to the Company:
• Elizabeth Green as a Company Director.

To undertake a public consultation exercise regarding the future of household waste collections.

The proposed response is approved for submission to the Department for Transport (DfT).

The Assistant Director Resources (Community Development) agrees the acceptance of Brownfield Housing Fund grant in the sum of £126,000.

To seek approval to undertake a procurement exercise for the adaptation and refurbishment of the former Ings Community Primary School, Skipton to create satellite SEN provision for Brooklands Special School, Skipton. The works will allow the sixth form provision to be relocated from Craven College following notice to vacate.

To undertake a procurement exercise for the adaptation and refurbishment of the former Ings Community Primary School, Skipton to create satellite SEN provision for Brooklands Special School, Skipton.

That the following project is submitted to the YNYCA (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority) for funding in line with their invitation to bid for gainshare monies:
• Electric Vehicle charging in Northallerton / Bedale / Stokesley / Thirsk / Easingwold / Gt Ayton - £200k
If the application is successful, a decision on whether to accept the funding will be taken in line with the Council’s governance procedures.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has made gainshare funding available for regeneration projects in York and North Yorkshire that are well developed and close to implementation. Options have been considered for implementing schemes in North Yorkshire that pragmatically fit the criteria and are well-developed, and priority schemes have been identified.
The decision is required to submit the scheme for renovation and new façade for the Selby station building, to accompany the Transforming Cities Fund scheme, in partnership with Network Rail / Trans Pennine Express, for funding of £700,000.

That the following project is submitted to the YNYCA (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority) for funding in line with their invitation to bid for gainshare monies:
• Improvement of the Selby station building – to accompany the Transforming Cities Fund scheme -- in partnership with Network Rail / Trans Pennine Express – £700k
If the application is successful, a decision on whether to accept the funding will be taken in line with the Council’s governance procedures.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has made gainshare funding available for regeneration projects in York and North Yorkshire that are well developed and close to implementation. Options have been considered for implementing schemes in North Yorkshire that pragmatically fit the criteria and are well-developed, and priority schemes have been identified.
The decision is required to submit the scheme for the Scarborough Boat Lift and associated works for funding of £600,000.

That the following project is submitted to the YNYCA (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority) for funding in line with their invitation to bid for gainshare monies:
• Scarborough Boat Lift and associated works– £700k
If the application is successful, a decision on whether to accept the funding will be taken in line with the Council’s governance procedures.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has made gainshare funding available for regeneration projects in York and North Yorkshire that are well developed and close to implementation. Options have been considered for implementing schemes in North Yorkshire that pragmatically fit the criteria and are well-developed, and priority schemes have been identified.
The decision is required to submit the scheme for works to accompany the Harrogate Station Gateway TCF scheme (signals and junction works and enhancements to Station Square) for funding of £500,000.

That the following project is submitted to the YNYCA (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority) for funding in line with their invitation to bid for gainshare monies:
• Works to accompany the Harrogate Station Gateway TCF scheme (signal and junction works and enhancements to Station Square) - £500k
If the application is successful, a decision on whether to accept the funding will be taken in line with the Council’s governance procedures.

Decision to undertake a procurement exercise for proposed improvements at Tadcaster Bus Station.

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

The procurement exercise is programmed to commence on 10.06.24 utilising the YORbuild framework. The scheme is programmed to start on site in 15.10.2024 and is due to complete in 24.03.2025. Total value of scheme £500,000.

Design work undertaken by Align PP.
Planning permission approved on 28.03.2024

Decision to undertake a procurement exercise for 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 procurement exercise is programmed to commence on 12.06.2024 utilising the YORbuild framework. The scheme is programmed to start on site in 15.10.2024 and is due to complete in March 2025.

Decision to undertake a procurement exercise for proposed upgrading works to the existing streetscape on land at Low Street East in Sherburn In Elmet.

The procurement exercise is programmed to commence in 12.08.24 utilising the YORbuild framework. The scheme is programmed to start on site in December 2024 and is due to complete in June 2025. The total value of scheme £800k. There is external funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund of £300k which must be spent by end of March 2025.

Design work undertaken by Align PP.
Planning Permission granted on 01.05.24 (Decision No ZG2023/1268/FUL).

Decision to undertake a procurement exercise for proposed upgrading works to the existing streetscape on land at Low Street East and Wolsey Croft in Sherburn In Elmet.

The procurement exercise is programmed to commence in 12.08.24 utilising the YORbuild framework.The scheme is programmed to start on site in December 2024 and is due to complete in June 2025.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Watson to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase and installation of a defibrillator, pads and locked cabinet for Northallerton Town Cricket Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Watson to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the development of a programme of activities for children and young people at the Homegrown Food Festival with Homegrown Food Group.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Malcolm Taylor to award £1,210 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a defibrillator for Stearsby with Brandsby cum Stearsby Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Shaw-Wright to award £2,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the travel, accommodation, team building activity and meals for the rugby tour for Selby RUFC.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kirsty Poskitt to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of gazebos for the 'This is Me' festival in Ripon with Nidderdale Childrens Resource Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kirsty Poskitt to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the viewing area at local hall, venue hire and catering for the Remembrance Day Parade with Tadcaster Town Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kirsty Poskitt to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of security barriers for the car park at Tadcaster Albion Football Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Simon Myers to award £350 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the series of community workshops with Skipton Choral Society.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Heather Moorhouse to award £3,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the materials for the drainage works on the cricket pitch at Chop Gate Cricket Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Carl Les to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the running of the website for a day to provide support to grieving adults and children with Cruse Bereavement Support North Yorkshire.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Janet Jefferson to award £2,500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the medical provision, security, entertainment and 8 Seafest banners for the festival with Seafest Steering Group.

Cllr Jefferson is the Castle Division Councillor on North Yorkshire Council, Inaugural Member and Chairman of the Seafest Steering group, President of Scarborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce and Chairman of Castle Ward Tenants and Residents Association and Community and Police Group.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Jeffels to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the food, fuel costs and entertainment items for the Winter Warmth project at Ayton Methodist Church.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Jeffels to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of modern IT and outdoor playground equipment for Wykeham C of E School.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Jeffels to award £500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of kit and equipment for the new indoor cricket league at Wykeham Cricket Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Nathan Hull to award £1,100 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of replacement gazebos for Birstwith Annual Village Show with Birstwith Horticultural Society.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Richard Foster to award £1,500 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the creation of a new website for Burnsall Parish Meeting.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Philip Barrett to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of materials and labour including skip hire and scaffolding for the complete replacement of roofing felt at Sutton in Craven Village Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Joy Andrews to award £600 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the annual court fees for the additional netball class with Ryedale Junior Netball.

Decision to accept revised criteria and a reduction in funding to the HUG2 (DESNZ)

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kirsty Poskitt to award £1,500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a Flight Simulator for Church Fenton Air Cadets.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kirsty Poskitt to award £2,500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of 2 VAS for the entry points in the village of Stutton with Stutton Parish Council.

To Seek approval to consult on the change of designation to establish targeted mainstream provisions (TMPs) at Norton Community Primary, Malton and Dishforth Airfield Primary, Thirsk.

To consult publicly on school organisation proposals to add provision for Special Educational Needs by providing Special Resourced provision in the form of Targeted Provision at Norton Community Primary School and Dishforth Airfield Primary School.

Following the publication of statutory notices, to determine whether to change the age range at Boroughbridge High School, effective from 31 August 2024, by ceasing the Sixth Form Provision.
If there are no objections to the statutory notices, this decision will be taken by the Executive Member for Education, Learning and Skills at the meeting with the Corporate Director - Children and Young People’s Service

That having undertaken the required preliminary checks, the Executive Member resolves that the four key issues listed in paragraph 7.3 have been satisfied and there can be a determination of the proposals as follows.

To change the age range at Boroughbridge High School, effective from 31 August 2024, by ceasing the Sixth Form Provision.

Approval from the Assistant Director Resources following consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and the Executive Member for Corporate Services to authorise submission of an expression of interest for grant funding in the amount of up to £500,000.

To seek approval to award a contract for c. £215,000 for the delivery of the ‘Green Construction Skills’ strand of the UK Shared Prosperity fund programme in North Yorkshire.
The contract award is currently subject to an ongoing procurement process being delivered in accordance with the Council’s financial rules.

To award the Green Construction Skills contract under the People and Skills Theme UKSPF

To seek approval to award a contract for c. £288,000 for the delivery of the ‘Sector Specific Skills’ strand of the UK Shared Prosperity fund programme in North Yorkshire.
The contract award is currently subject to an ongoing procurement process being delivered in accordance with the Council’s financial rules.

To award the Sector Specific Skills contract under the People and Skills Theme UKSPF

Consideration and approval of the Housing Review for 2023/4 including performance of the Housing Revenue Account, feedback from the Tenant Satisfaction Measures and the Councils self-assessment against its handling of housing related complaints.

Award of the contract for Sun Gill Bridge – Structure Replacement Works to Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Limited for £69,900.

To seek approval to award contract for repair works to be carried out at Foregill Bridge, Richmond.

To award an NEC 4 ECC Option E contract through the CECF 2021 Lot 3 for the rebuild of Foregill Bridge to CR Reynolds Ltd.

Proposal to move to public consultation for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in Scarborough.
The PSPO is intended to protect a public space from persistent or continuing anti-social behaviour, which is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality.

To move ahead to public consultation for the introduction of a new PSPO in Scarborough.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Peter Wilkinson to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the development of a programme of activities for children and young people at the Homegrown Food Festival with Homegrown Food Group.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Peter Wilkinson to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the printing of timetables for the HarBus with Hambleton Community Action.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Peter Wilkinson to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new cable harness for the swimming galas with Northallerton Amateur Swimming Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Steve Watson to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the printing of timetables for the HarBus with Hambleton Community Action.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karin Sedgwick to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a wooden replacement Memorial Bench for Carperby cum Thoresby Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Stuart Parsons to award £600 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the repair and restoration of the railings around the Green Howard's War Memorial at Richmond Information Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Noland to award £400 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of pop-up goals for Skipton Walking Football.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Noland to award £350 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the venue hire and other fees for the weekly community workshops with Skipton Choral Society

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Ireton to award £1,150 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the editing, printing and distribution of the Austwick village newsletter with Austwick Parochial Church Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £300 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the printing of timetables for the HarBus with Hambleton Community Action.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of new bikes and helmets for the children at Alverton Community Primary School.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the paint, plasterboard, fixtures and fittings for the holiday house and guiding HQ at Birk Crag with Girlguiding North Yorkshire West.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £1,500 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the catering, sport and craft equipment for the Summer Funfest event with Ripon Together.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Barbara Brodigan to award £400 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the hiring of entertainers and gazebos and purchase toys for the This is Me Festival with Nidderdale Childrens Resource Centre.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karl Arthur to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a storage container and accessories for the storage and preservation of historical artifacts with North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karl Arthur to award £1,200 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a replacement roof for the marquee with North Duffield Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Karl Arthur to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the arborist fees and ongoing maintenance of Hagg Lane Green Conservation Area with Hemingbrough Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Joy Andrews to award £600 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the setting up of a new Rainbows group with Pickering Rainbows

To accept the recommendation by Councillor to award £700 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the fees and activities for the away day’s events for the children at The Sibling Group (Harrogate).

The report details the background to the fees and charging policy, the supporting policy document demonstrating our statutory responsibility to provide a published policy that offers transparency on areas of provision that we make charge for.

That the fee for the Tailored (community) learning be increased from £5.10 (2023/4) per hour to £5.60 per hour (2024/5) and £2.35 (£2.20 22/23) for fee remitted learner, this will be applied through the same funding entitlement and fee remission rules as Accredited Learning.

To approve publication of the fees and charging and associated pound-plus policies.

To award a construction contract to R H Fullwood Ltd at a value of £287,036.30 for the refurbishment of the kitchen, and associated works, at Langton Primary School.

That the Assistant Director of Planning approves the designation of the whole of Carlton parish as a Neighbourhood Area under Part 2(7) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

That the Assistant Director of Planning approve the designation of the whole of Sherburn in Elmet parish as a Neighbourhood Area under Part 2(7) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

To award a contract at a cost of £93,660 for undertaking a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment, to support the production of the North Yorkshire Local Plan.

Acceptance of the £27,500 grant awarded by Keep Britain Tidy to tackle chewing gum.

a) The nomination for The Blacksmith Arms Biggin Sherburn in Elmet 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 List of Successful Nominations

Award of the contract for Crakehall Beck Side - Rebuild & Underpinning works for £136,610 to Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Limited.

The project delivery and the procurement options, as outlined in the report, are approved.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Webster to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the replacement of window blinds at Bedale Community Library.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Matt Walker to award £1,140 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the warehouse rent for one month at New Park with Resurrected Bites.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Solloway to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the printing of leaflets and banners for the publicity with Craven District of Sanctuary.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Solloway to award £300 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the soloists’ fees for the Singing Workshops with Skipton Choral Society.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andy Solloway to award £400 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of pop-up goals for the walking football team at Skipton Walking Football.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Jack Proud to award £2,200 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new mower for Olympia Bowls Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Rich Maw to award £330 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of books and food for the 3 educational events for children with Keep Scarborough Tidy.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Tom Jones to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the installation of a disabled access ramp at The Countryman's Inn.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Ireton to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the venue hire, musicians and professional soloists for the performance of Haydn’s Creation with Langcliffe Singers.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Paul Haslam to award £1,100 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the warehouse rent for one month at New Park with Resurrected Bites.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Hannah Gostlow to award £1,110 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the setting up of a new Youth Council for Knaresborough with Inspire Youth.

Cllr Gostlow will be supporting the initiative by offering to volunteer at the Youth Council sessions but has no pecuniary interest.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Hannah Gostlow to award £1,140 of her Locality Budgets funding to fund the warehouse rent for one month at New Park with Resurrected Bites.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Richard Foster to award £750 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a defibrillator and cabinet for Starbotton with Kettlewell with Starbotton Parish Council.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Richard Foster to award £750 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the equipment hire for the Pride event in Grassington with Pride in the Dales.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Richard Foster to award £700 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of new play equipment for the 'Stay and Play' sessions with Dales Tots.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kevin Foster to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the transport costs for the Year 6 residential visit to London at Colburn Community Primary School.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kevin Foster to award £2,160 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the annual insurance and running costs of The Bridge.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kevin Foster to award £650 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the subscriptions and insurance for the Catterick Garrison Saddle Club with Richmond & Catterick Group Riding for the Disabled.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Caroline Dickinson to award £1,000 of her Locality Budgets funding to develop a programme of activities for children and young people at the Homegrown Food Festival with Homegrown Food Group.

Cllr Dickinson is a volunteer at the Northallerton Homegrown Food Festival.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Chris Aldred to award £1,250 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase a new lithium battery charging cabinet for the e-bikes at Open Country.

To review and update the approved Corporate Director of Environment’s Scheme of Sub-delegation as shown in Appendices 1 and 2.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Kevin Foster to award £600 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a Butterfly Ramp for the residents at ABLE Activity and Lifestyle Support Service.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor David Webster to award £550 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of 40 folding spectator chairs and a transport dolly for the poolside at Bedale Leisure Centre with Northallerton Amateur Swimming Club.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Matt Walker to award £1,250 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a new lithium battery charging cabinet for the e-bikes with Open Country.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Paul Haslam to award £1,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the design of training courses for the befriending and text support service with New Beginnings.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Paul Haslam to award £600 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the purchase of a replacement laptop for Open Country.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Derek Bastiman to award £2,000 of his Locality Budgets funding to fund the studio sound proofing and Adobe Audition 2024 Annual Subscription for Scarborough Talking News.