Issue details

Application for Environment Agency Grant in Aid Funding for the Harrogate and Knaresborough – River, Rains and Roots Feasibility Project

To request approval from Corporate Director, Environment, in consultation with the Chief Finance officer, sub-delegated to Assistant Director Resources - Environment, to submit an application for funding of £50k of the available Environment Agency Grant in Aid and grant approval of the funding application prior to the 30th November 2025 deadline.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The deadline to apply for the available funding is the 30th November 2025 which we would not be able to meet if we follow the usual democratic process.

Decision due: 28 Nov 2025 by Corporate Director of Environment

Lead member: Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment

Contact: Trish Gourley, Flood Risk Project Manager Email: trish.gourley@northyorks.gov.uk Email: trish.gourley@northyorks.gov.uk.

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  • Application for Environment Agency Grant in Aid Funding for the Harrogate and Knaresborough – River, Rains and Roots Feasibility Project