Executive
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the Executive meeting held on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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6. Introduction of a citywide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to cover: Street Urination & Defecation, Dog Fouling & Control
Resolved:
i. To implement the PSPO to include all 3 proposed conditions of Street Urination & Defecation, Dog Fouling and Dog Control. This option is based on the strong public support indicated by the online consultation results.
Reason: To improve public spaces.
7. Local Development Scheme
Resolved:
i. Approved the interim Local Development Scheme (Annex B)
Reason: To ensure that the Council Complies with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011).
8. Murton Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Report and Decision Statement
Resolved:
i. Agreed to the Examiner’s modifications set out at Annex C (Decision Statement) to the Submission Draft Murton Neighbourhood Plan (Annex A) and that subject to those modifications the Neighbourhood Plan meets the Basic Conditions and other legislative requirements;
ii. Agreed that the Submission Draft Murton Neighbourhood Plan as amended proceeds to a local referendum based on the neighbourhood area as noted in the Examiner’s Report (Annex B).
iii. Approved the Decision Statement attached at Annex C to be published on the City of York Council’s website.
Reason: To allow the Neighbourhood Plan to progress in line with neighbourhood planning legislation.
10. Approval of Property Management Arrangements
Resolved:
i. To ratify the management agreement entered into in late 2024;
ii. To approved the preparation of revised documentation in respect of the management of the property and licences to occupy; and;
iii. To delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Communities (in consultation with the Director of Governance) to take such steps as are necessary to agree and complete the resulting documents.
iv. To propose for the purpose of transparency and accountability that a report is prepared for the Audit and Governance Committee to consider any process issues raised or identified.
Reason: To ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in respect of the property to receive new tenants in the very near future.