Agenda and decisions

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To approve and sign the minutes of the Finance, Performance, Major Projects and Equalities Executive Member Decision Sessions held on 24 April 2024.

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This report provides the Executive Member for Finance, Performance,

Major Projects. and Equalities in consultation with theExecutive Member

for Children, Young People and Educationwith the Financial

Inclusion/Welfare Benefits outturn report 2023/24.

Resolved: That;

1.   The details of the report with regard to providing support to residents during the ongoing cost of living crisis is noted.

2.   The capping of the monthly spend from YFAS and reduction in individual awards to ensure the council can continue to provide emergency support to the end of the 2024/25 financial year is noted.

3.   Any decision-making relating to any extended or new Household Support Fund requirements is delegated to the Director of Finance.

Reason:     To ensure councillors, residents and stakeholder groups are aware of the ongoing financial inclusion activity across the city.  The use of associated funding including cost of living support and their impacts. 

This report details applications to renew the listing of the following properties as Assets of Community Value (ACV) for consideration by the Council.

a)   The Golden Ball Public House, 2 Cromwell Road York. An application has been received from the Friends of The Golden Ball.

b)   The Blue Bell Public House, 53 Fossgate, York. An application has been received from the ‘Regulars at the Blue Bell’.

c)   Hurst Hall Community Centre, Border Road, Strensall Camp. An application has been received from Strensall Parish Council.

Resolved: That approval be given to the renewal of the listing of:

(i)           The Golden Ball, 2 Cromwell Road, York;

(ii)         The Blue Bell Public House, 53 Fossgate, York; and

(iii)        Hurst Hall Community Centre, Border Road, Strensall Camp, York.

as Assets of Community Value (ACV) for the reasons outlined within this report.

Reason:     To ensure the Council meets its legislative obligations (pursuant to the Localism Act 2011 and the Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012) and promotes community access to community facilities.