OFFICER DECISION
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Decision: Retrospective approval of £13,631.50 grant to Citizens Advice York (CAY) to fund posts to continue the work and development of Our City Hub. For 2026-27 approval of £24k to CAY. |
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Decision Date: 8th April 2026 |
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Type of Decision: Director Key |
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Non-Key |
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Portfolio Area that decision relates to: |
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Leader (inc Corporate Services, Policy, Strategy & Partnerships) |
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Environment and Climate Emergency |
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Economy & Transport
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Finance, Performance, Major Projects & Equalities |
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Children, Young People and Education |
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Children, Young People & Education |
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Health, Wellbeing and Adults Social Care |
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Housing, Planning & Safer Communities |
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Background / Decision Summary:
Following the previous decision on this https://democracy.york.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7390
it remains necessary to continue the work of the Hub until further funding is found as follows:
Citizen Advice York (CAY) Support to continue the development of Our City Hub to 31 March 2026 (£13,631.50) and during 2026-27 (£24,000) to be used for matching other funding opportunities
In summary the funding externally provided by government allows Our City Hub to continue to support residents from diverse backgrounds by providing a range of advice, information and advocacy to navigate local services and connecting with statutory and VCSE partners.
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Options Considered: To approve and not to approve
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Options Rejected: Not to approve. There is a requirement for us to spend this funding in line with guidance provided by Home Office around integration.
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Consultation Process: Consultation has been undertaken with colleagues across housing, communities and the VCS to identify the most appropriate way to use this funding to meet customer need.
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Crime & Disorder |
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Equalities |
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Highways |
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Human Resources |
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Legal |
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ICT |
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Financial |
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Affordability |
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Property |
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Climate Change |
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Health |
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Other |
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Environment |
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Human Rights |
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Implications Contact: |
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Level of Risk: Low |
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Wards Affected: All |
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All Wards |
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Fishergate |
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Holgate |
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Rural West York |
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Acomb |
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Fulford & Heslington |
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Hull Road |
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Strensall |
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Bishopthorpe |
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Guildhall |
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Huntington & New Earswick |
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Westfield |
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Clifton |
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Haxby & Wigginton |
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Micklegate |
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Wheldrake |
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Copmanthorpe |
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Heworth |
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Osbaldwick & Derwent |
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Dringhouses & Woodthorpe |
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Heworth Without |
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Rawcliffe & Clifton |
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Comments/Observations: Decision: To approve retrospectively Citizen Advice York (CAY) Support to provide continue the development of Our City Hub to 31 March 2026 (£13,631.50) and during 2026-27 (£24,000) to be used for matching other funding opportunities.
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Decision Made by:
Contact Details: pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk |
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On behalf of: Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Communities |
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To be implemented by: |
Andrew Laslett Assistant Director Customer, Communities and Inclusion |
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On Completion – Signed off by:
Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Communities |
Date: 8th April 2026 |
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