The report proposes introducing local criteria to the Warm Homes Fund grant to better target support at the most vulnerable households. This will help ensure funding reaches those experiencing fuel poverty, improve fairness and transparency, and align with the council’s priorities on tackling fuel poverty and climate change. The decision required is whether to adopt additional criteria to enhance the impact and value for money by focusing the funding on those most in need.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025
Decision due: 10 Dec 2025 by Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal Email: lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk Email: lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
MS Teams and email
Consultees
Legal, Finance, Climate, Equalities, key officers and Executive Member