FORWARD PLAN

 

 

 

3 November 2025 - 3 November 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Produced By:

Democratic Services

City of York Council

West Offices

York

YO1 9GA

Tel No. 01904 551031

 

 

 


 

CABINET FORWARD PLAN

 

What is the Cabinet Forward Plan?

 

The Cabinet Forward Plan is a list of all non-key and key decisions the Authority intends to take during the next four month period.  The Plan is updated monthly on or around the 14th of each month and is available to view on-line at www.york.gov.uk

 

What is a non-key decision?

 

For the purposes of the Plan, a non-key decision is defined as a ‘decision of normal importance’ which:

 

·                 the Cabinet can collectively take as set out in Part 3 of the council’s constitution

 

·                 which any Cabinet Member can take individually in line with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation

 

What is a key decision?

 

A key decision is defined as a decision which is likely:

 

·                 to result in the Council incurring expenditure, or making savings, which are significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates i.e.:

 

           make a saving of more than 10% of the budget for a particular area  - or be more than £500,000

           require spending that is more than 10% of the budget for a particular area - or be more than £500,00

 

·                 to be significant in terms of its effects on communities

 

In addition to elected Councillors, chief officers can also take key decisions in line with the Officers Delegation Scheme as set out in Schedule 3, Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution

 

 

 

What information does the Forward Plan contain?

 

Each issue entered in the Forward Plan lists:

 

·                 The history of the issue in relation to the Forward Plan

·                 What consultation will be undertaken prior to a decision being made

·                 The name and contact details of the chief officer responsible for the issue and the forthcoming report

·                 The date of the meeting at which a decision is due to be taken

·                 The wards which will be affected by any decision taken

 

If I have a query about an entry on the Forward Plan, who do I contact ?

 

Wherever possible, full contact details are listed in the individual entries in the Forward Plan.  If you are unsure how to make contact or have any general enquiries about the Forward Plan, please ring Democratic Services on Tel No. 01904 551031

 

 

 


 

CABINET FORWARD PLAN

 

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ENTRIES

 

 

ITEM

PAGE NO

Admissions Arrangements for the 2027/28 School Year

 

 

 

47

Adoption of the Local List (planning application validation checklist)

 

 

 

 

39

Annual Carbon Emissions Report 2024/25

 

 

 

 

 

6

Capital & Investment Strategy

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

Capital Budget 2026/27 to 2030/31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

Capital Programme Update Monitor 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

Capital Programme Update Monitor 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51

Community Infrastructure Levy Examination Outcome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

Consultation on a York Wide Smoke Control Area (SCA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56

Finance & performance Monitor 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

Finance & performance Monitor 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

Financial Strategy 2026/27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53

*Green Waste update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

Heritage Estate Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Historic Windows. Planning, Design and Conservation Advice Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38

Introduction of a Public Space Protection Order covering  Union Terrace, the Groves and Clarence Gardens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

Major Projects – Castle & Eye of York Update Report and Next Steps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

Medium Term Financial Strategy Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Publication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

Proposed diversion of public footpath Nether Poppleton 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

Public Space Protection Order City Centre Consultation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

Re-commissioning of NHS Health Checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

Removal of Taxi Rank and introduction of R15SC parking bay on Queen Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

Residents parking and limited waiting restrictions advertised as ‘R66: Wellington Street’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

School Funding Transfer Disapplication Request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

Tackling Poverty Today and Turning the Tide to Create Lasting Change: A Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for addressing Poverty in York 2025-2035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

Treasury management 2025/26 mid-year review & Q2 prudential indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

Treasury Management Quarter 3 Prudential Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27 - 2030/31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

Walker Lane, Wheldrake – Proposed One-Way Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

York Christmas Market 2025: Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

York Emissions Inventory Report 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

York Neighbourhood Model - Implementation Phase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission Climate Action Pledge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

York’s Prospectus – Going for Good Growth with Innovation, Culture and Heritage at our heart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

<PI1>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Annual Carbon Emissions Report 2024/25

Description:

 

Purpose of report: To monitor progress against the Council’s ambition to be net zero by 2030.

The Executive Member will be asked to: Approve the Annual Corporate Emissions Report for publication.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Shaun Gibbons, Head of Carbon Reduction

 

shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Consultation has been conducted with the council’s Climate Change and Natural Capital Programme Board and the Executive Members for Environment and Climate Emergency. The research findings and recommendations were presented to these groups, and the groups were invited to provide feedback.

Consultees:
• Climate Change and Natural Capital Programme Board
• Executive Members for Environment and Climate Emergency
• Council Implications Officers – Financial; Human Resources (HR); Legal; Procurement; Health and Wellbeing; Environment and Climate Action; Affordability; Equalities and Human Rights; Data Protection and Privacy; Communications; and Economy.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

</PI1>

<PI2>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

York Emissions Inventory Report 2025

Description:

 

Purpose of report: To provide transparency of progress against the ambition for York to be net zero by 2030 in line with the Council Plan’s Key Performance Indicator.

The Executive Member will be asked to: Approve the Annual City-wide Emissions Inventory Report for publication.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Shaun Gibbons, Head of Carbon Reduction

 

shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Consultation will be conducted with the council’s Climate Change and Natural Capital Programme Board and the Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency prior to this decision session.
Consultees:
• Climate Change and Natural Capital Programme Board
• Executive Members for Environment and Climate Emergency
• Council Implications Officers – Financial; Human Resources (HR); Legal; Procurement; Health and Wellbeing; Environment and Climate Action; Affordability; Equalities and Human Rights; Data Protection and Privacy; Communications; and Economy.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

</PI2>

<PI3>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Heritage Estate Programme

Description:

 

The report will invite the Leader to consider initiating a programme to develop a 10-year Heritage Estates Strategic Delivery Plan - focused on getting the most social, economic and sustainability outcomes from York’s world-renowned heritage assets.

It sets out how the council propose drawing on arguably York’s greatest strength to introduce more well-paid jobs to the city, as well as establishing opportunities for residents to develop pioneering sustainable heritage skills, build community pride and local engagement and strengthen research and innovation focused on our heritage estate and every day historical artifacts.

At the heart of the programme will be attracting significant investment in York’s heritage estate, whether through public sector grants, private sector investment or planned disposals. .


The Executive Member will be asked to agree the process for developing a 10-Year strategic deliver plan to enhance and strengthen York’s heritage assets, further to Executive approval of £250k to fund a cultural masterplan on 2 September 2025

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Claire Foale, Interim Director of City Development

 

claire.foale@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Consultation has been undertaken as part of the 10-year Council Plan development (including the Economic, Cultural and Skills strategies).
The proposed programme has been refined by specialist officers including conservation, archaeology, ancient monuments. The proposed programme has been developed through
discussion with the UNESCO World Heritage Steering Group and York Museum Trust,
ogether with York Civic Trust.
Future consultation will be undertaken as part of the development of the Heritage Estate
Programme and 10-year strategic delivery plan.
Consultees:
An initial list of stakeholders has been identified, with a full consultation plan developed as
part of the programme

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Heritage Estate Programme

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

</PI3>

<PI4>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

 

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

School Funding Transfer Disapplication Request

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: To seek approval from the Executive Member to submit a disapplication request to the Secretary of State for Education to transfer 0.5% of Dedicated Schools Grant Schools Block funding to the High Needs Block in 2026/27.

 

The Executive Member will be asked to agree to the disapplication request being submitted.

 

Update: Item withdrawn on 17/10/25.

 

Reason: On 15/10/25 The Schools Forum voted in favour of the proposal to transfer funding from schools to high needs in 2026/27, so there is now no need to bring a decision paper to this EDMS meeting.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Corporate Director of Children and Education

Contact Details:

 

Richard Hartle, Finance Manager (Education and Children Services)

 

richard.hartle@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Full consultation with all maintained schools in York closes on 30 September followed by consultation with the York Schools Forum on 16 October.

Consultees:
All York’s maintained schools and academies.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

</PI4>

<PI5>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Capital Programme Update Monitor 2

Description:

 

To provide members with an update on the capital programme. Members will be asked to note the issues, recommend to Full Council any changes as appropriate.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Capital Programme Update Monitor 2

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

</PI5>

<PI6>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities

Title of Report:

 

Community Infrastructure Levy Examination Outcome

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: This report will consider the outcome of the independent Examination of the Community Infrastructure Levy and how to proceed will implementation.

The Executive will be asked to:

·         Consider the outcomes of the independent Examiner’s Report, including any modifications proposed by the Examiner to ensure the draft CIL levy can be soundly implemented

·         Subject to a positive Examination outcome, agree to progress the CIL to Council for a decision as to whether to adopt the proposed levy.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Alison Cooke

Deadline for Report:

21/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Alison Cooke, Head of Strategic Planning Policy, Alison Stockdale, Development Management Officer

 

Alison.Cooke2@york.gov.uk, alison.stockdale@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

The Draft Community Infrastructure Charging Schedule was considered by Local Plan Working Group and Executive in January 2023. It was decided that consultation could commence on the draft levy and this subsequently took place in February/March 2023. Following the outcomes of this consultation, a further consultation took place in December 2023/January 2024. A final 4 week consultation on the proposed modifications is underway until 15 August 2025. Consultation is taking place in accordance with Reg19 of the CIL Regulations (as amended). Comments to this final consultation are limited to the modifications proposed to the original Draft levy proposed and whether they wish to be heard on this matter at Examination.

As part of the Examination process, there is an in-person hearing session with the Examiner booked to take place on 2 Sept 2025. Only people who have pre-confirmed their attendance can take part in the Examination but public seating to view proceedings will be available.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Community Infrastructure Levy Examination Outcome

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

</PI6>

<PI7>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Finance & performance Monitor 2

Description:

 

To present details of the overall finance and performance position. Members will be asked to note the report.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Ian Cunningham, Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Ian Cunningham, Head of Business Intelligence, Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

ian.cunningham@york.gov.uk, debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Finance & performance Monitor 2

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

</PI7>

<PI8>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: To invite the Executive to determine the points allocation, and consequently the Lord Mayoralty, for the forthcoming municipal year, 2026/2027.

The Executive will be asked to: Agree to the points allocation for the forthcoming municipal year, and the consequent allocation of the Lord Mayoralty.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Bryn Roberts

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Councillor Claire Douglas

Lead Director:

Bryn Roberts

Contact Details:

 

Bryn Roberts, Director of Governance (Monitoring Officer)

 

bryn.roberts@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

No consultation is required for this decision.

Consultees:

 

No consultation is required for this decision.

Background Documents:

 

Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

</PI8>

<PI9>

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' - decision leading to savings or expenditure of £500,000 or above

Title of Report:

 

Major Projects – Castle & Eye of York Update Report and Next Steps

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: To update the Executive on progress and technical matters in respect of the Castle & Eye Major Project and approve the next steps for delivery of the project.

The Executive will be asked to note progress and technical updates, approve the funding position for the project and next steps for delivery.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Ben Murphy

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture, Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Ben Murphy, Head of City Development

 

ben.murphy@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Extensive and ongoing community and stakeholder consultation has been undertaken as part of the design development process for the scheme, as well as in a statutory sense in relation to planning submissions.

Consultees: Wide range of community interest groups, statutory bodies and agencies, members of the public, partner organisations, members, and others.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Major Projects – Castle & Eye of York Update Report and Next Steps
Report to the Executive, ‘York’s Southern Gateway,’ October 2015
Report to the Executive, ‘York Castle Gateway,’ January 2017
Report to the Executive, ‘The Castle Gateway Masterplan,’ April 2018
Report to the Executive, ‘Castle Gateway phase one delivery strategy,’ January 2020
Report to the Executive, ‘Update on Castle Gateway and Business Case Review,’ October 2020
Report to the Executive ‘Castle Gateway Update’ June 2022
Report to the Executive, Castle Gateway November 2023

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

</PI9>

<PI10>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities

Title of Report:

 

Medium Term Financial Strategy Update

Description:

 

To provide an update to the Medium Term Financial Strategy along with an outline of the 2026/27 budget process. The report also informs Executive of the key risks and challenges, along with an overview of the main assumptions used.

Executive will be asked to: Agree the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

21/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Medium Term Financial Strategy Update

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

 

 

 

 

</PI10>

<PI11>

FORWARD PLAN ITEM

Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Publication

Description:

 

There is a new system of spatial strategies for nature recovery, legislated for in the Environment Act 2021. These are called Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS). The strategy for the Council’s geography is called North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy (referred to here as NYY-LNRS, or the Strategy). It’s production is led by North Yorkshire Council (NYC), with support from the Council. The strategy has been taken through various consultation processes and York, as a supporting authority, has fed into the technical detail as well as formal consultations.

This report will present the Publication version of the LNRS. It will also consider whether CYC will provide, as a Supporting Authority, a recommendation for the publication of the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy and associated mapping.

The Executive will be asked to consider the Publication version of the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy and whether this can be endorsed by York.
Adopt the strategy as evidence base for future strategic planning, green infrastructure and other environmental decision-making.

Background documents links
Executive 12/10/2023 - Biodiversity Net Gain (including information on Local Nature Recovery Strategy)ref: 6954

EDMS 20/05/2025 - North Yorkshire & York, Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) consultation draftref: 7425

Officer Decision 13/06/2025 - To provide written consent to public consultation on the draft North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)ref: 7447

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Alison Cooke, Guy Hanson

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Alison Cooke, Head of Strategic Planning Policy, Guy Hanson

 

Alison.Cooke2@york.gov.uk, guy.hanson@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Governance for the preparation of the LNRS allowed for Technical Officer input from inception of the LNRS process with oversight from the Executive Member.
A statutory six-week public consultation on the draft NYY-LNRS was led by North Yorkshire Council in June 2025. Following consultation and any amendments, a further formal 28-day consultation period will be held with the Supporting Authority before the strategy is finalised.

Consultees: Consultation open to all York stakeholders.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Publication

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities

Title of Report:

 

Tackling Poverty Today and Turning the Tide to Create Lasting Change: A Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for addressing Poverty in York 2025-2035

Description:

 

The report presents Tackling Poverty Today and Turning the Tide to Create Lasting Change: A Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for addressing Poverty in York 2025-2035. This is a 10-year strategy and action plan for tackling poverty in York.

Executive are invited to approve the 10-year strategy and action plan and endorse it for adoption by Full Council on behalf of the city of York.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Pauline Stuchfield

Deadline for Report:

21/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Housing and Communities

Contact Details:

 

Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Community Services

 

pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

The strategy was developed in consultation with partners and via engagement with relevant officers internal to the Council.

It was then presented for public consultation beginning on 4 August. An initial end date of 29 September has been extended until 13 October to enable further engagement. The draft strategy and action plan and accompanying consultation were made available via the Council’s website with paper copies available via the York library network, Citizens Advice, the York Community Furniture Store, York Food Bank and via customer services in West Offices. An easy read version was also made available on the website and in the libraries and customer service centre.

Engagement sessions were also held with interested stakeholder groups including Ageing without Children, Good Place Network, Armed Forces Community, Financial Inclusion Steering Group, Schools Forum, Pride of Place, and LGBT forum. The strategy was also discussed at the York Place Making Partnership, at City Leaders, and the York Economic Partnership in addition to the Yorkshire and Humber regional policy network and at the national Resolve Poverty Conference. Commissioners from the Poverty Truth Commission were also engaged. It was also discussed informally with York St John University students union.

The Corporate Scrutiny Committee also reviewed and fed back comments on the strategy at its session on 8 September 2025

Feedback received throughout the consultation process was used to inform the final version of the strategy.

Consultees:
Residents, partners, stakeholder groups, specific interest groups, policy representatives from across the UK.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Tackling Poverty Today and Turning the Tide to Create Lasting Change: A Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for addressing Poverty in York 2025-2035

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

 

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Treasury management 2025/26 mid-year review & Q2 prudential indicators

Description:

 

To provide members with an update on the treasury management position. Members will be asked to note the issues and approve any adjustments as required to the prudential indicators or strategy.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Treasury management 2025/26 mid-year review & Q2 prudential indicators

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

York Christmas Market 2025: Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: Following the Executive meeting on 7 October 2025, and in accordance with member decisions, this report summarises the detailed operation of the temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO), including assessment, need, risk and risk mitigation assessment, of the various forms of vehicular access historically permitted to the footstreets area during the Christmas Markets.

The Executive will be asked to: Agree the detailed approach to the operation of the market and ATTRO.

The Council aims to give the same 28 days’ clear notice of non-key decisions as it does for key decisions, but in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible. It has not been possible to give 28 clear days’ notice for this item as this report was requested by Executive, at its meeting on 7 October 2025, to be presented to the Executive at the earliest opportunity.

Wards Affected:

 

Guildhall Ward

Report Writer:

Ben Murphy

Deadline for Report:

23/10/25

Lead Member:

Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Ben Murphy, Head of City Development

 

ben.murphy@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Engagement with members, officers, interest groups and strategic partners will be set out in the report.

Consultees:

 

As detailed above within Process.

Background Documents:

 

Executive 7 October 2025 report - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order
Executive 7 October 2025 report, Annex A - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order
Executive 7 October 2025 report, Annex B - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order
Executive 7 October 2025 report, Annex C - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Temporary Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities

Title of Report:

 

York Neighbourhood Model - Implementation Phase

Description:

 

1. In December 2024, Executive approved a set of design principles for the creation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), also referred to as the York Neighbourhood Model. These teams will bring together multi-disciplinary professionals across community services, health and care, in partnership with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and residents themselves.

2. The Executive is now asked to consider detailed proposals for the implementation phase.

The Executive will be asked to:
1. Note the progress made across council teams and by partners, particularly in the health system, in developing and testing the Neighbourhood Model.
2. Approve the Shared Outcomes Framework and Practice Model as the foundation for delivering integrated neighbourhood working across the city.

Reason: To provide a plan for the implementation of a Neighbourhood Model for York.

Background documents

• Decision Session – Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Communities, 22 November 2019, ‘Connecting People and Places - A Community Hub Approach’ https://democracy.york.gov.uk/documents/s136045/Report.pdf
• Lewis, R.Q. et al. (2021) 'Integrated Care in England – what can we Learn from a Decade of National Pilot Programmes?' International Journal of Integrated Care, 21(4). https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.5631.
• NHS England, ‘Next Steps for Primary Care: Fuller Stocktake Report’, May 2022 NHS England » Next steps for integrating primary care: Fuller stocktake report
• ‘Bridging the Gaps In Evidencing Prevention: Key Findings from a Multi-site Study of Local Area Coordination’, April 2024, https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/lacnetwork/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Bridging-the-gaps-in-evidencing-prevention.pdf
• Children, Culture & Communities Scrutiny Committee, 2 July 2024 ‘Raise York - Family Hub Network Development Update’ Family Hub Network Development Update 2024-07.pdf (york.gov.uk)
• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Economic Framework, August 2024, PowerPoint Presentation
• Department of Health and Social Care (Independent Report), ‘Summary letter from Lord Darzi to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’, September 2024, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-investigation-of-the-nhs-in-england/summary-letter-from-lord-darzi-to-the-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care
• NHS Confederation, ‘Working Better Together in Neighbourhoods’, October 2024, https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/working-better-together-neighbourhoods
• Children, Culture and Communities Scrutiny Committee, 5 November 2024, Design Principles of a ‘Neighbourhood Model’ for York
https://democracy.york.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1066&MId=14657&Ver=4
• Executive, 14 November 2024, ‘Establishment of a Joint Committee (Section 75 agreement) between Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and City of York Council’ https://democracy.york.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=733&MId=14502&Ver=4

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Laura Williams

Deadline for Report:

21/10/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead Director:

Director of Housing and Communities

Contact Details:

 

Laura Williams, Assistant Director of Customer, Communities and Inclusion

 

laura.williams@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

1. The York Health & Care Partnership Executive has been engaged in discussions around this model since March 2024, and the York Health and Care Collaborative is actively involved in development.
1. The Communities team has been undertaking ongoing engagement, facilitating conversations in community settings, community hubs, meetings and events. These conversations have been built around a series of themed prompts around ‘Environment and Green Spaces’, ‘Your Community’, ‘Connecting to Services’, ‘Getting About’.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

York Neighbourhood Model - Implementation Phase

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

 

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

04/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities

Title of Report:

 

York’s Prospectus – Going for Good Growth with Innovation, Culture and Heritage at our heart

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: The report presents York’s Prospectus – Going for Good Growth with Innovation, Culture and Heritage at our heart – designed to attract private and public investment into the city, the prospectus aligns to the 10 Year City Plan (York 2032) and is partially in response to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Local Growth Plan.

The Executive will be asked to: Approve the prospectus as a vehicle to secure additional investment into the city, increasing the number of good jobs, affordable homes and developing the supporting infrastructure to support population growth.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Claire Foale

Deadline for Report:

21/10/25

Lead Member:

Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Samuel Blyth

 

samuel.blyth@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

The prospectus was developed within the framework of the 10 Year Strategies and 10 Year City Plan. Additionally, it was informed by the Mayoral Pipeline of Proposals, which Council scrutiny committees were consulted on in 2024, which in turn was developed in response to the Council Plan, 2023-2027.

Several meetings have taken place with city partners invited to contribute their own aspirations, including city leader events in January, April and June 2025. The proposals were presented to the Mayoral Combined Authority in December 2024 for their consideration for inclusion in the Local Growth Plan as it developed.

The Council’s Corporate Scrutiny Committee considered a draft version of the prospectus on 8 September 2025.

Internally, the Prospectus was co-designed with Council Officers from across the council.

Consultees:
City partners covering business, education, voluntary sector, charities, and other organisations were given the opportunity to input into the development of the prospectus.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

York’s Prospectus – Going for Good Growth with Innovation, Culture and Heritage at our heart
English Devolution White Paper, English Devolution White Paper
The UK Industrial Strategy Invest 2035, the UK’s modern industrial strategy
Regional Economic Framework, Economic Framework, Guiding Prosperity in York and North Yorkshire
North-Yorkshire-Combined-Authority-Strategic-Growth-Priorities
Approval of the York and North Yorkshire Local Growth Plan
Council approves 10-Year Plan (York 2032) and Strategy and Policy Framework
Council approves the Council Plan 2023-2027
Executive approves updated Strategy and Policy Framework and the Local Transport Strategy 2024-2040
Leader approves Mayoral Pipeline of Proposals
Scrutiny reviews York’s response to the Local Growth Plan
Corporate Scrutiny Committee reviews prospectus

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

 

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Meeting Date:

 

18/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Proposed diversion of public footpath Nether Poppleton 1

Description:

 

Diverting a section of the public footpath Nether Poppleton 1 from the north side of the existing hedgerow to the south side.
The application to divert part of the public footpath has been made by the land owner to enable solar development.

The Executive Member will be asked to authorise the making of a public path order to divert public footpath Nether Poppleton 1 and commencement of the statutory consultation. If no objections are received, or if received are subsequently withdrawn, authorises the confirmation of the order

Wards Affected:

 

Rural West York Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for  Transport

Lead Director:

Director of Transport, Environment and Planning

Contact Details:

 

Sarah Butcher

 

sarah.butcher@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

28 day consultation with members, land owners, user groups and other interested parties.


Consultees: Members, land owners, user groups and other interested parties.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Meeting Date:

 

18/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Removal of Taxi Rank and introduction of R15SC parking bay on Queen Street

Description:

 

To provide a review of the statutory consultation responses for the proposed amendment of Traffic Regulation Order on Queen Street and provide options for the Executive Member to make a decision on the outcome of the proposed amendment. The Executive Member will be asked to consider the representation received on the proposed amendment to the Traffic Regulation Order and decide on if it should be implemented or not.

Wards Affected:

 

Micklegate Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for  Transport

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Sarah Butcher

 

sarah.butcher@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Advertisement of Notice of Proposal on street on Queen Street and in a locally circulated Newspaper. All residents of properties adjacent to the proposal area and the local Ward Cllrs received notification of the proposal and were asked to comment on the Consultation.

The Consultees were businesses and residents of properties within the area of the proposal, Ward Cllrs and the Statutory Consultees (police, fire, ambulance, road haulage association, freight transport).

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Meeting Date:

 

18/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Walker Lane, Wheldrake – Proposed One-Way Street

Description:

 

To allow the Executive Member for Transport to consider the representations received in response to the statutory consultation for the proposal to amend the traffic regulation order to introduce a ‘one-way’ direction of travel in Walker Lane, Wheldrake. The Executive Member will be asked to take into account representations made from all stakeholders in the Wheldrake community in order to reach a decision whether to implement the proposed amendment to the Traffic Regulation Order or not.

Wards Affected:

 

Wheldrake Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for  Transport

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Peter Marsland, Traffic Projects Officer

 

peter.marsland@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Advertisement of Notice of Proposal on street on Walker Lane, Wheldrake and in a locally circulated Newspaper. All residents of properties adjacent to the proposal area and the local Ward Councillor and Parish Council received notification of the proposal and were asked to comment on the Consultation. Consultees:
The Consultees were businesses and residents of properties within the area of the proposal, Ward Councillors, the Parish council and the Statutory Consultees (police, fire, ambulance, road haulage association, freight transport).

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport

Meeting Date:

 

18/11/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Residents parking and limited waiting restrictions advertised as ‘R66: Wellington Street’

Description:

 

To ask the Executive Member for Transport to consider the representations received following the extended statutory consultation to introduce a new residents parking scheme advertised as ‘R66 Wellington Street’ along with limited waiting restrictions on Heslington Road. The Executive Member will be asked to decide what action should now be taken.

Wards Affected:

 

Fishergate Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for  Transport

Lead Director:

Director of Transport, Environment and Planning

Contact Details:

 

Annemarie Howarth

 

annemarie.howarth@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Each property within the proposed scheme boundary were hand delivered information relating to the advertised restrictions, legal order and updated permit costs along with a covering letter outlining why the statutory consultation period had been extended and to encourage residents to engage in the final process.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Residents parking and limited waiting restrictions advertised as  u2018R66: Wellington Street u2019
Consideration of results received from the consultation to introduce residents priority parking res.pdf

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

 

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission Climate Action Pledge

Description:

 

The report seeks member approval for City of York Council to sign the Yorks and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) Climate Action Pledge. By signing the pledge, the council will be signalling its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change.
City of York Council is a member of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission. The Commission is requesting that organisations and businesses across the region endorse the YHCC Climate Action Pledge.
he Executive Member will be asked to endorse the YHCCC Climate Action Pledge on behalf of CYC.

Background document link
https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/do/commit-to-the-climate-action-pledge/#:~:text=The%20Yorkshire%20%26%20Humber%20Climate%20Action%20Pledge%20asks%20organisations%20to%20prepare,and%20just%20region%20for%20all.

Update 4/11/2025: Item Withdrawn.

Reason: Approval has already been granted for CYC to sign the YHCC climate pledge at EDMS, Sept 2023

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Paul McCabe

 

paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Constituent members of the YHCC developed and approved the Climate Action Pledge.

Consultees: Constituent members of the YHCC, including CYC represented by Cllr Claire Douglas who is a YHCC commissioner and Vice Chair.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

27/10/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Historic Windows. Planning, Design and Conservation Advice Note

Description:

 

To agree to publish guidance note on Historic windows. The note gives a brief overview for the general public for those seeking good practice advice when caring for historic windows and considering change. The Executive Member will be asked to agree to publish the guidance on the Council’s web site.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead Director:

Director of Transport, Environment and Planning

Contact Details:

 

Becky Eades, Head of Planning and Development Services, Guy Hanson

 

becky.eades@york.gov.uk, guy.hanson@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

N/A

Process:

 

N/A

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Adoption of the Local List (planning application validation checklist)

Description:

 

The Local List is a list of documents required to make a planning application valid.

The checklist itself provides guidance on our local validation requirements which have been identified as necessary to indicate development proposals' compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework, the Local Plan and other relevant legislation. The requirements are considered proportionate to the nature and scale of the proposals and comply with current best practice.

The draft checklist has been developed with input from technical officers however there is no statutory requirement for public consultation on the checklist prior to its adoption. In accordance with the draft Statement of Community Involvement (https://democracy.york.gov.uk/documents/s174350/ANNEX%20C%20SCI%20update%202024.pdf), and following agreement of a consultation strategy via officer decision, an 8 week public consultation did take place in the summer 2025. Six responses were received and comments have been incorporated in the current checklist where appropriate.

This report seeks Executive Member endorsement to publish the checklist on the Council’s website so that it can be used to validate planning applications and ensure the correct information is submitted with each application.

The Executive Member will be asked to note that the draft Local List has undergone a period of consultation in accordance with the Council’s draft Statement of Community Involvement and the modifications proposed following that consultation.

Approve the modified Local List for publication on the Council website and use in validating planning applications.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead Director:

Director of City Development

Contact Details:

 

Alison Stockdale, Development Management Officer

 

alison.stockdale@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Internal consultation with technical officers took place at an early stage and comments were incorporated into the draft checklist for consultation.
As per the draft SCI, a consultation strategy was approved via officer decision and an 8 week consultation took place over the summer 2025.
As the document is primarily of use to Development Management officers, discussion has taken place with colleagues in Development Management regarding content and implementation of the checklist. Training will take place before the implementation date.
Consultees: Internal and external interested parties.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

17/11/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Introduction of a Public Space Protection Order covering  Union Terrace, the Groves and Clarence Gardens

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: This report has been produced to agree to introduce a PSPO for Union Terrace Car Park, the Groves and Clarence Gardens to reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour for both residents and visitors to the city.

 

The Executive Member will be asked to agree to the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order to reduce ASB within the area.

 

Update 3/11/25: Given the Council Leader and the Executive Member for Housing and Communities are both involved with this item, together externally with the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, it has been moved from the Combined Executive Member Decision Session to a decision for the full Executive.

Wards Affected:

 

Guildhall Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead Director:

Director of Housing and Communities

Contact Details:

 

Paul Morrison, Contracts Manager - Acomb Team

 

paul.morrison@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Attended multi-agency meetings to discuss the potential initiatives that organisations would want to see included
Consultees: North Yorkshire Police, CYC staff, Healthmatic,

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Public Space Protection Order City Centre Consultation

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: This report has been produced to agree to introduce a PSPO for the City Centre to reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour for both residents and visitors to the city.

The Executive Member will be asked to agree to introducing a PSPO for the City Centre.

Update 3/11/25: Given the Council Leader and the Executive Member for Housing and Communities are both involved with this item, together externally with the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, it has been moved from the Combined Executive Member Decision Session to a decision for the full Executive.

Wards Affected:

 

Guildhall Ward

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities

Lead Director:

Director of Housing and Communities

Contact Details:

 

Paul Morrison, Contracts Manager - Acomb Team

 

paul.morrison@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Attended multi-agency meetings to discuss the potential initiatives that organisations would want to see included.

Consultees: North Yorkshire Police, CYC staff, York BID,

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Re-commissioning of NHS Health Checks

Description:

 

Purpose of Report: The report will outline the statutory requirements of the Council to provide NHS Health Checks, the intended shape of the NHS Healthchecks programme over the next 5 years.

 

The Executive Member will be asked to: Approve delegation to procure a supplier to undertake NHS Health Checks on behalf of the Council.

 

This item was originally due on 7 October 2025, the action date for this item has changed to 2 December 2025 in order for officers to have all relevant details and feedback from implication officers for the Executive Member to make an informed decision. This item was originally scheduled for the meeting of Combined Executive Member Decision Session but is now scheduled for Executive.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care

Lead Director:

Director of Public Health

Contact Details:

 

Phil Truby

 

philip.truby@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

The council is currently in a contract with a supplier to provider NHS Health Checks until 31 March 2026. As it as requirement of The Local Authorities (Public Health Functions) Act 2013 to provide/commission NHS Health Checks, a new contract is being sought from April 2026. The Director of Public Health has indicated that the annual budget will be £100k, with a contract term of 5 years. This brings the total contract value to £500k. The commercial procurement team have advised that a market testing exercise is to be undertaken initially. Depending on the outcome of this market testing, it will determine the procurement route (i.e. competitive tender, direct award to current supplier). In any case, as the service is providing a healthcare service directly to residents (patients), the procurement is within the scope of NHS Provider Selection Regime, which came into force on 1 Jan 2024.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

02/12/25

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Green Waste update

Description:

 

The report presents to the Executive an update on progress around the Garden waste service and scope for expansion. The report also explores the costs and benefits the around garden waste service and the subscription fee for 2026. The Executive will be asked to consider the information presented in the report and note the contents of the report. The Executive will also be asked to agree the garden waste subscription fee for 2026.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Dave Atkinson

Deadline for Report:

20/11/25

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of Transport, Environment and Planning

Contact Details:

 

Dave Atkinson, Head of Highways and Transport

 

dave.atkinson@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Not applicable

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Green Waste update

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

19/12/25

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance

Title of Report:

 

Admissions Arrangements for the 2027/28 School Year

Description:

 

Purpose of report:
This report seeks the Executive Member’s approval for the City of York Council co-ordinated schemes and admission policies for the 2027/28 school year. It also seeks approval of the proposed individual school published admission numbers (PANs) for the academic year beginning in September 2027. The report follows a period of 6 weeks consultation.

Executive Member will be asked to:
Approve the admission arrangements (admissions policies and published admission numbers) for all schools for whom the local authority is the admissions authority, for entry into school in September 2027.

Support/object to/impartial the admission arrangements (admission policies and published admission numbers) for all MAT schools who are their own admission authorities but for whom CYC have a school place sufficiency duty.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

 

Deadline for Report:

 

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education

Lead Director:

Corporate Director of Children and Education

Contact Details:

 

Maxine Squire, Assistant Director of Education, Rachelle White, School Admissions Manager

Tel: 01904 553007,

maxine.squire@york.gov.uk, rachelle.white@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

 

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

The statutory requirement is for a six week consultation. Dates are still to be confirmed.

Consultees: Headteachers and governing bodies of all schools in the City of York area, admissions authorities other than CYC (Voluntary Aided and Academy schools), neighbouring admissions authorities. Also any parent/carers of children in the area who respond to consultation documents.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

 

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Capital & Investment Strategy

Description:

 

To set out a framework for all aspects of the council’s capital and investment expenditure including prioritisation, planning, funding and monitoring. Members will be asked to recommend the strategy to full council.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Capital & Investment Strategy

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Capital Budget 2026/27 to 2030/31

Description:

 

To present the capital programme, including detailed scheme proposals. Members will be asked to recommend the proposals to Full Council.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Capital Budget 2026/27 to 2030/31

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Capital Programme Update Monitor 3

Description:

 

To provide members with an update on the capital programme. Members will be asked to note the issues, recommend to Full Council any changes as appropriate.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Capital Programme Update Monitor 3

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Finance & performance Monitor 3

Description:

 

To present details of the overall finance and performance position. Members will be asked to note the report.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Ian Cunningham, Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Ian Cunningham, Head of Business Intelligence, Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

ian.cunningham@york.gov.uk, debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Finance & performance Monitor 3

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Financial Strategy 2026/27

Description:

 

To present the Financial Strategy, including detailed revenue budget proposals. Members will be asked to recommend the proposals to Full Council.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Financial Strategy 2026/27

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Treasury Management Quarter 3 Prudential Indicators

Description:

 

To provide members with an update on the treasury management position. Members will be asked to note the issues and approve any adjustments as required to the prudential indicators or strategy.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Treasury Management Quarter 3 Prudential Indicators

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

20/01/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27 - 2030/31

Description:

 

To set out the treasury management strategy, including the annual investment strategy and the minimum revenue provision policy statement and prudential indicators. Members will be asked to recommend the strategy to Full Council.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Debbie Mitchell

Deadline for Report:

08/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion

Lead Director:

Director of Finance

Contact Details:

 

Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

 

debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

 

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2026/27 - 2030/31

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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Meeting:

 

Executive

Meeting Date:

 

03/02/26

Keyword:

 

Item Type:

 

Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance

Title of Report:

 

Consultation on a York Wide Smoke Control Area (SCA)

Description:

 

The report outlines the results of a public consultation on proposals to further reduce emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and other pollutants from solid fuel burning through a York wide Smoke Control Area (SCA). The proposals will enable CYC to manage more effectively the burning of the most polluting solid fuels and the appliances they are burnt in.

The Executive will be asked to

a) review the consultation summary (Annex C) and full comments (Annex D) received in relation to the public consultation on a draft order to expand the SCA to cover the whole of CYC’s administrative area (and associated revocation of historical orders covering the existing area).

b) subject to consideration of any objections, to delegate authority to Director of Director of Environmental and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Director of Governance, to approve with or without modifications the making of the final SCA Order and the making of any orders to revoke existing Smoke Control orders made on or after 13 November 1980.

Wards Affected:

 

All Wards

Report Writer:

Mike Southcombe

Deadline for Report:

22/01/26

Lead Member:

Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency

Lead Director:

Director of Transport, Environment and Planning

Contact Details:

 

Mike Southcombe

 

mike.southcombe@york.gov.uk

 

Implications

 

 

Level of Risk:

 

04-08 Regular monitoring required

Reason Key:

 

 

Making Representations:

 

 

Process:

 

Consultation process:

The Clean Air Act 1993 sets out the individual process for revoking existing orders and creating new orders. CYC Legal Services were consulted in the preparation of the draft order, the process for revoking existing orders and in terms of the consultation process to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and legislation.

A 6-week public consultation from 22nd April to 3rd June 2025 included:
• Production of a series of accessible consultation webpages to provide further information on the proposals and background information. A ‘consultation summary’ document was also produced, with copies available on request to those not digitally enabled.
• Printed copies of consultation materials draft Smoke Control Orders (and maps) were made available for public inspection at West Offices throughout the consultation period.
• An online survey was made available via the CYC Consultations webpage. Hard copies of the survey were made available via West Offices reception and upon request.
• A press release on 22 April 2025: https://www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1667/council-launches-consultation-on-extending-city-s-smoke-control-area. Articles also appeared in York Press online on 13, 19 and 24 March 2025.
• In line with statutory DEFRA guidance, a public notice was placed in the London Gazette and York Press on 8 and 15 April 2025, stating that CYC proposes to make an order to expand the SCA (and outlining its general effect) with details of how to comment.
• Physical copies of the notice were placed at 32 locations outside the existing SCA, including outlying villages, throughout the consultation period to ensure people who may be affected are aware of the proposal.
• Promotion via residents’ newsletters issued by CYC’s Marketing and Communications team throughout the consultation period, including the Families Newsletter (24 April and 22 May 2025), Resident update (1 May and 15 May 2025) and the Health and Wellbeing Newsletter (7 May 2025).
• Promotion via CYC’s social media channels throughout the consultation period, including Facebook.
• Copies of consultation posters were displayed across all CYC libraries
• Additional notification of the consultation was sent directly to other relevant stakeholders including Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), York Travellers Trust (YTT), neighbouring local authorities and York based suppliers of solid fuels.
• CYC’s Supported Housing Manager / Traveller and Gypsy Site contacts were made aware of the consultation and were asked to signpost residents with solid fuel burning appliances to the consultation.
• Notification of the consultation was sent directly to all CYC Councillors and Parish Councillors on 22 April 2025.
• CYC’s Environmental Protection team were available to answer questions on the consultation over the phone, in person by appointment or by email.

Consultees:
Local residents and businesses who burn wood and other solid fuels. Local fuel merchants would also have an interest in the proposals as delivery of non-authorised fuels in a Smoke Control Area is an offence.

Consultees:

 

 

Background Documents:

 

Consultation on a York Wide Smoke Control Area (SCA)

Call-In

 

If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:

09/02/26

 

 

 

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