Decision details
The York Prospectus – Economic and Social Value Analysis Report
Decision Maker: Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Decision status: Decision Made
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report presents the findings of an
independent economic, environmental and social value analysis of
the York Prospectus, undertaken by Sewells Advisory, an independent
consultancy. If approved, this analysis will form a key part of the
Prospectus and support further, more detailed work to inform future
business cases and prioritisation.
As the analysis is in effect the final chapter of the York
Prospectus, the Equality Impact Assessment remains the same.
Decision:
Resolved: That Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships approved the Economic and Social Value Analysis of the York Prospectus Projects for inclusion as an accompanying document to the York’s Prospectus – Going for Good Growth with Innovation, Culture and Heritage at Our Heart.
Reason: To provide a detailed overview of the economic and social value that the projects will bring to York’s residents and businesses, highlighting their broad value to potential investors (York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Government, private investors).
Report author: Samuel Blyth
Publication date: 03/02/2026
Date of decision: 03/02/2026
Decided at meeting: 03/02/2026 - Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Effective from: 11/02/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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