Notice of Decisions taken at the Executive meeting held on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the Executive meeting held on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democratic Services no later than 4.00pm on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
Please note that in accordance with article 11.8 of the Council’s Constitution, decisions in relation to agenda item 9, Review of Parking Charges, are not subject to scrutiny call in procedures for reasons of special urgency.
If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this decision sheet then please contact Guy Close, Democratic Services Manager, by e-mailing guy.close@york.gov.uk
6. Housing Annual Report
Resolved –
a) Notes the current performance levels across the Council’s landlord services and the proactive approach to working alongside the Regulator of Social Housing.
b) Approves the priorities for 2025-26 as highlighted within the report and summarised in Annex C to the report. Notes the related performance targets, seeking to deliver further improvements to the quality of service provided for council house tenants.
c) Approves the adoption of a new Responsive Repairs Policy for Tenants of Council Houses included in Annex A to the report.
d) Approves the 2025-26 capital programme contained in Annex B to the report.
e) Approves the principles of the Neighbourhood Investment Programme (paragraph 23 to the report), allowing the service to respond more effectively to the priorities of council house tenants. Notes that further details will be included in the Neighbourhood Model report to be considered by Executive this summer.
7. York Learning Accountability Agreement 2025/26
Resolved – That Executive approves the Accountability Statement and Action Plan attached as an annex to the report ahead of publication at the end of June 2025.
Reason – For the service to receive funding to deliver against this statement we must gain agreement on contents. This agreement provides a framework for accountability whilst enabling us to receive the necessary funds to deliver the service. The document will also serve as the basis for wider internal conversations that will maximise the potential of learning for our residents.
8. The York Business Improvement District - Ballot for 2026-2031
Resolved –
a) That Executive supports the Business Improvement District (BID) in their campaign to secure a third term in York through a ballot of all businesses in the BID geography.
b) Requests that the Leader of the Council casts the Council’s ballot votes in support of a further term.
c) Notes the content of the Council’s Baseline Service Level Agreements.
d) Notes the role of the York BID as a key City partner in supporting the City Centre economy.
Reason – To approve the BID in their October 2025 ballot for a third five-year BID term, beginning on 1 April 2026.
9. Review of Parking Charges
Resolved –
a) approves an increase in the discount for the Minster Badge to 30% of the standard parking charge, from the current 24%.
Reason: to minimise the impact of parking charges on residents.
b) maintains existing on-street parking charges on and inside the inner ring road, with the following exception at (c);
Reason: to ensure parking charges reflect the costs of congestion and contribute to Local Transport Strategy objectives.
c) approves the adjusting of charges in the Micklegate and Priory Street area to the ‘outside the inner ring road’ on-street parking rate, rather than its existing higher city centre rate. This will be reviewed in the future. City centre evening parking rates for this area will still apply.
Reason: To recognise the anomalously low charges in this area previously, and to allow local business time to adjust to future increases in parking rates.
d) maintains existing charging at all city centre car parks with the exception of Bishopthorpe Road, which it’s proposed is moved in line with charges approved for community car parks at East Parade and Rowntree Park in the council’s 2025-26 Budget.
e) approves a standard lower rate outside the inner ring road to apply to on-street parking, matching rates at Bishopthorpe Road, East Parade and Rowntree Park Car Parks.
f) approves that East Parade Car Park should remain matched to the ‘outer’ on-street local parking rate.
Reason: to ensure consistency across out of city centre parking and reflect the role and importance of local shopping areas to York’s economy.
g) removes the proposed charges for dedicated motorcycle bays.
Reason: to recognise that the motorcycle bays are generally in locations where a car space is not possible. The charge is also inconsistent with the on-street charge arrangements. This will be reviewed at a later date.
h) increases the discount for Low Emission vehicle permits to 20%, from the current 16% discount.
Reason: to set a discount that better reflects the contribution of all types of vehicles to congestion.
i) approve that Contract Parking permits are no longer linked to Season Tickets, and will be set at last year’s prices, plus circa 5% increase, with a 20% discount for low emission vehicles.
Reason: to recognise the unique circumstances of the small number of residents who live within the city walls without access to parking.
j) to undertake a review and develop a policy position around travel to places of worship.
Reason: to ensure consistency of approach and ensure the council is meeting its obligations under the Equalities Act.
k) should Executive approve a change to the amount paid for the low vehicle emission discount, Contract, Season and ResPark permits holders will be refunded the difference.
Reason: so that any change in policy does not adversely affect residents
l) To note that, if approved, the new charges will need to be advertised in accordance with legislation, meaning those charges implemented will be subject to a pending review under the Traffic Management Act 2004 Right to Challenge Parking Policies.
Reason: to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
m) accept the challenge to review parking charges under the Traffic Management Act 2004 in respect of Bishopthorpe Road and initiate the review.
Reason: to ensure the council responds to the petitions submitted.
n) To approve that a further report will be brought back to Executive upon the conclusion of the review.
Reason: to set a clear process for carrying out such reviews.
o) To approve that the parking income budget is not changed at this time, whilst recognising the impact of the proposed changes could be in the region of £115k.
p) To request that updates on parking usage and income is included in quarterly finance and performance monitoring reports and any variances are considered within the whole council budget.
Reason: to ensure the impact on the parking budget is considered and remedial action is taken if necessary.