Issue details

Public Realm Service Update

Purpose of Report: To provide an annual service update for the Executive Member.

The Executive Member will be asked to:

i. Note the annual update and position on key aspects of the Public Realm service.

ii. Note the outcome of the in-house trial for Integrated Vegetation Management Plan for 2026 and recommendation for future years and best practice.

iii. Note the update on Neighbourhood Caretakers team.

iv. Note the current Green Flag status and recommendations for future years.

v. Note the Public Conveniences (Toilets) contract position and performance.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/05/2026

Decision due: 06/10/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead director: Director of Environmental and Regulatory Service

Department: Directorate of Environmental and Regulatory Service

Contact: Dave Atkinson, Director of Environment and Regulatory Services Email: Ian.Hoult@york.gov.uk / Email: Dave.Atkinson@york.gov.uk Email: dave.atkinson@york.gov.uk, Ian Hoult Email: ian.hoult@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

N/A

Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: No