Decisions
24/04/2024 - To award a UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant to Aesthetica Magazine Limited for their Reignite the City: Parts I to III project ref: 7121 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Place
Decision published: 26/04/2024
Effective from: 24/04/2024
Decision:
York has been allocated £5.1m from the
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to implement the investment plan
that was agreed by DLUHC in January 2023. In October 2022, CYC
Executive gave delegated authority to the Corporate Director of
Place to implement this Investment Plan, in consultation with the
relevant Executive Members and the York UKSPF Partnership
Board.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Neil Ferris
25/04/2024 - Household Support Fund 5 ref: 7120 Decision Made
Purpose of Report: To approve/ratify the councils household support fund 5 scheme to support residents with the ongoing cost of living crises.
The Executive will be asked: To approve the scheme.
Decision Maker: Decision Session - Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects and Equalities
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects and Equalities
Decision published: 25/04/2024
Effective from: 03/05/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Approved the HSF5 scheme as set out at paragraph 12 – 17 within the report and in further detail within Annex B.
Reason: To help alleviate the ongoing cost of living pressures being experienced by financially vulnerable residents.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Walker
18/04/2024 - Complaint against a Member of a Council covered by the Joint Standards Committee (1:32pm) ref: 7116 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Decision published: 25/04/2024
Effective from: 18/04/2024
Decision:
City of York Council Constitution Appendix 29: Joint Standards Committee Procedures
Paragraph 34 Decision Notice (Hearing)
Dated: 18/04/2024
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Date of Complaint
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23/08/2023 |
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Date of Initial Assessment by DMO |
30/08/2023
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Hearing Date |
18/04/2024
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Independent Person
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Joe Leigh |
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Panel The Panel comprised Councillor K Lomas (Chair), Councillor T Fisher and Parish Councillor C Chambers. The Panel is not required to be politically balanced.
The Independent Persons’ views were provided to the Panel and taken into account at all relevant times in the procedure. The Independent Persons were not voting members of the Panel.
The Hearing The Panel resolved to exclude the Press and Public from the meeting due to the consideration of exempt information defined as “Information relating to any individual” and “Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual”. They noted that such information is exempt information if the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Whilst the Panel was aware the subject member had expressed that they did not require the matter to be kept confidential, the Panel were mindful that there were other individuals involved, and that there was a need to maintain public confidence in the ability to raise complaints.
The Complaint On 23 August 2023 the Monitoring Officer received a complaint from an officer of the Council alleging that Cllr Mark Warters had breached the Code of Conduct by using racially discriminatory language and behaving in a manner that was disturbing, disrespectful and upsetting. The officer further alleged that Cllr Warters had shared confidential information about a customer with a third party, and that he had displayed aggressive and discourteous behaviour to the wider team over a period of time. The complainant maintained that these actions and behaviours were contrary to the City of York Council Code of Conduct.
Decision – Findings of fact on the balance of probability
The Panel members considered the evidence gathered by the Investigating Officer from the complainant. The Investigating Officer explained that Cllr Warters had initially agreed to meet to be interviewed; having changed the date of the interview Cllr Warters then advised via email that he would not meet or correspond with the Investigating Officer. In that email, Cllr Warters provided an explanation for his use of the term that the complainant claimed was racially offensive. The Panel accepted that the subject member had been provided with ample opportunity to contest both the alleged facts and the issue of whether those facts amounted to a breach of the Code. The Panel noted that Cllr Warters refused to co-operate further with the investigation process, however they were prepared to accept a number of late submissions received by Cllr Warters in the days leading up to the Hearing. The Panel adjourned for 15 minutes to allow all members the opportunity to read the submissions received. The Panel considered the submissions did not offer mitigation for the issues referred to by the complainant, and that some of the submissions strengthened the case of the complainant. The Panel accepted the investigating officer’s analysis of the facts with and concluded as follows:
We make the following findings on the balance of probabilities:
1. The use of the term referred to by the complainant can be considered a breach of the Code of Conduct due to its potential to cause distress, irrespective of its factual nature. 2. Councillor Warters’ aggressive and discourteous communication, while rooted in frustration, is a breach of the Code of Conduct's emphasis on respectful behaviour. 3. While the sharing of address information might be deemed justifiable in the given circumstances, it raises concerns regarding privacy and confidentiality expectations. The Council's data breach reporting process is therefore the appropriate route to thoroughly assess and determine the implications of this issue.
Was there a breach?
Members of the Panel considered the LGA guidance set out in the report and the facts set out by the Investigating Officer as well as the late submissions provided by Cllr Warters. The Panel were unanimous in their decision that the Code of Conduct had been breached in the following respects:
· Rule 1 (Respect) · Rule 2 (Bullying, harassment and discrimination as a Councillor) · Rule 5 (Disrepute as a Councillor) · Rule 8 (Complying with the Code of Conduct as a Councillor)
Decision – Sanction
Where a Hearings Panel makes a finding of breach of the Code it may impose one or more of the sanctions listed in the case handling procedure (p726 Constitution) or impose no sanction.
The Panel considered the investigating officer’s recommendation on sanctions and heard the Independent Persons’ views.
The Panel agreed that it was proportionate and appropriate to apply the following sanctions:
i. Cllr Warters will be requested to attend appropriate Equalities and Diversity training.
ii. A restriction will be placed on Cllr Warters’ ability to communicate directly with staff in the relevant team. The Monitoring Officer is delegated to determine, in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer, the level of seniority of staff within the team with whom Cllr Warters will be permitted to communicate. This restriction will be for an initial period of six months, and the Monitoring Officer is delegated to extend the restriction after the initial term, should he consider it necessary to do so.
The Independent Person For transparency, the Independent Persons’ views were that there had been a breach of the code and sanctions should be imposed.
There is no internal right of appeal against this decision.
All parties will be notified of the Hearing Panel’s decision.
A decision notice will be published on the Council website within 5 working days of the Hearings Panel decision.
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Councillor K Lomas Chair of Hearings Panel |
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18/04/2024 - Complaint against a Member of a Council covered by the Joint Standards Committee (3:13pm) ref: 7119 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Decision published: 25/04/2024
Effective from: 18/04/2024
Decision:
City of York Council Constitution Appendix 29: Joint Standards Committee Procedures
Paragraph 34 Decision Notice (Hearing)
Dated: 24/04/2024
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Date of Complaint
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16/10/2023 |
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Date of Initial Assessment by DMO |
20/10/2023
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Hearing Date |
18/04/2024
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Independent Person
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Joe Leigh |
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Panel
The Panel comprised Councillor K Lomas (Chair), Councillor T Fisher and Parish Councillor C Chambers. The Panel is not required to be politically balanced.
The Independent Person’s views were provided to the Panel and taken into account at all relevant times in the procedure. The Independent Person was not a voting member of the Panel.
The Hearing
The Panel resolved to exclude the Press and Public from the meeting due to the consideration of exempt information defined as “Information relating to any individual” and “Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual”. They noted that such information is exempt information if the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Whilst the Panel was aware the subject member and one complainant had expressed that they did not require the matter to be kept confidential, the Panel were mindful that there were other individuals involved, and that there was a need to maintain staff and public confidence in the ability to raise complaints.
The Complaint
On 16th October 2023 the Monitoring Officer received a complaint from an officer of the Council (Officer A) alleging that Cllr Warters had breached the Code of Conduct by arranging by copying a number of members of the public and Parish Councillors into a formal complaint that he had made about the officer’s conduct.
On the same day, Officer B, who is Officer A’s line manager, also made a complaint to the Monitoring Officer. The complaint related to the same incident i.e. the copying of the complaint about Officer A to third parties, but gave greater detail as to why this was considered to be a breach of both the Member/Officer Protocol and the Member Code of Conduct.
Decision – Findings of fact on the balance of probability
The Panel members considered the report of the Investigating Officer and the supplementary pack comprising two additional emails presented by the subject member and one email from officer A.
The Panel heard from the Investigating Officer that Cllr Warters had declined to contribute to the investigation and declined to attend the hearing. The subject member made no representations challenging the facts contained in the investigating officer’s report and consequently witnesses were called.
The Panel accepted the investigating officer’s analysis of the facts and concluded as follows:
1. Cllr Warters intentionally copied a number of members of the public into correspondence relating to the complaint against Officer A;
2. In doing so, Cllr Warters acted in breach of para 4.4 of the Protocol for Officer / Member Relations;
3. The actions of Cllr Warters created a real possibility that the reputation of Officer A would be damaged and their working relationship with the persons copied into the email would be undermined.
Was there a breach?
Members of the Panel considered the LGA guidance set out in the report and the facts set out by the Investigating Officer as well as the supplementary pack. The Panel were unanimous in their decision that the Code of Conduct had been breached in the following respects:
Cllr Warters acted in breach of rule 1 of the Code of Conduct in failing to treat Officer A with respect.
Decision – Sanction
Where a Hearings Panel makes a finding of breach of the Code it may impose one or more of the sanctions listed in the case handling procedure (p726 Constitution) or impose no sanction.
The Panel considered the investigating officer’s recommendation on sanctions and heard the Independent Persons’ views.
In particular, it took into account the following factors:
· Cllr Warters is an experienced member of more than one local authority and can be taken to be familiar with the requirements in relation to officer/member relations;
· Cllr Warters has not acknowledged that there may have been a breach of the Code;
· The lack of engagement with the investigation process;
· The absence of any commitment to avoiding similar breaches in the future.
The Panel agreed that it was proportionate and appropriate to apply the following sanctions:
1. Formal censure; and
2. Restriction of communication with staff in the relevant service area to officers of Assistant Director level and above, such communication to be professional in tone and in all other respects in accordance with the principles set out in the Protocol on Officer Member Relations.
The Panel further recommended that the Monitoring Officer should carry out a review of the information security implications of the use by Cllr Warters of his personal email address for Council business and be authorised to take such action as is necessary to manage any information security risks identified.
The Independent Person For transparency, the Independent Persons’ views were that there had been a breach of the code and sanctions should be imposed.
There is no internal right of appeal against this decision.
All parties will be notified of the Hearing Panel’s decision.
A decision notice will be published on the Council website within 5 working days of the Hearings Panel decision.
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Councillor K Lomas Chair of Hearings Panel
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23/04/2024 - To submit a response to consultation on Selby Local Plan Publication draft (2024) ref: 7118 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Place
Decision published: 23/04/2024
Effective from: 23/04/2024
Decision:
On the 25th of October 2022 the Executive
Member for Economy and Strategic Planning agreed a position of
having significant objections to the allocation of a new settlement
Heronby as proposed in the Selby Local Plan (Regulation 19
consultation). A formal objection was subsequently lodged on
grounds related to transport, viability, and deliverability, and
concerns about the impact on education provision within CYC were
also identified. The response stated that the duty-to-cooperate had
not been met due to lack of engagement between the
authorities.
Officers have since engaged with Selby (now North Yorkshire)
officers and through meetings and correspondence sought to explore
the cross-boundary matters, particularly related to transport and
highways impacts associated with the Heronby development. Many
concerns remain unresolved.
The removal of the site allocation from the Selby Local Plan is
therefore welcomed and it is necessary to confirm that the
Council’s previously raised concerns are no longer relevant
to this revised plan.
Decision: to submit a formal response to the Selby Local Plan
Consultation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Neil Ferris
18/04/2024 - Recommissioning of Sensory Services in York ref: 7112 Decision Made
Purpose of Report: Local authorities have a statutory duty to prevent, reduce or delay needs for care and support (Care Act 2014 section 2) for all adults including carers; this means early intervention to prevent deterioration and reduce dependency on support from others including those with sensory impairments. The current Sensory Support service contract is coming to an end this year, the commissioning team are in the process of recommissioning the service. The purpose of the report is for Executive Meeting to review the report and recommendations to come to a decision on the best option to go forward.
The Executive will be asked: To recommend the best option to
recommission York Sensory Support Services.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Approved the procurement of a new contract for the Sensory Support Service for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2-years;
ii. Delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Adult Services and Integration (and their delegated officers) in consultation with Chief Finance Officer (and their delegated officers in Commercial Procurement) to commence procurement from the market for a new contract for the Sensory Support Service for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for up to a further 2-years via an open, fair and transparent competitive process and evaluation criteria in compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules under Appendix 11 of the Council’s Constitution (the “CYC’s CPRs”) and (where applicable) under the Light Touch Regime under Regulations 74 to 76 and Schedule 3 of Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the “Procurement Regs”);
iii. Delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Adult
Services and Integration (and their delegated officers), in consultation with the Director of Governance (and their delegated officers in Legal Services), to determine the provisions of the new contract for the Sensory Support Service, and the provisions of any subsequent modifications and/or extensions thereto;
iv. Delegated authority to the Corporate Director of Adult
Services and Integration (and their delegated officers), in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer (and their delegated officers in Commercial Procurement) and the Director of Governance (and their delegated officers in Legal Services), to award and conclude the new contract for the Sensory Support Service following an open, fair, and transparent competitive process and evaluation criteria in compliance with the Council’s CPRs and (where applicable) the Procurement Regs.
Reason: The option proposed will comply with CYC’s CPRs
and the Procurement Regs in terms of completing an open, fair, and transparent process as the market has not been approached since 2017.
Further, the provision of the Sensory Support Service ensures the Council meets the statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 through prevention and delay, and the ability to plan anticipated needs (rehabilitation), assessment and eligibility, information and advice and registration data (Certificate of Vision impairment).
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Edward Njuguna
18/04/2024 - Housing Retrofit update ref: 7113 Decision Made
Purpose of report: This paper will update
members on the delivery of retrofit works in the city and seek
approval to continue this programme of activity through further
grant funded works.
Executive will be asked to: Note progress to date on the delivery
of retrofit works in both the private and social housing sectors
and to progress with the delivery of further grant funded retrofit
works.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Noted the progress achieved so far in the completion of energy efficiency and retrofit projects under the following grant funded programmes, Home Upgrade Grant Phase 1 (HUG1), Local Authority Delivery Phase 3 (LAD3), and the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 1 (SHDF1);
ii. Noted the commencement of new energy efficiency and retrofit projects, including the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, Retrofit One Stop York (ROSSY) project, and the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2 (SHDF2).
HUG2
iii. Approved the Council entering into the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 delivery contract with Clear Climate, as the winning bidder of the recent procurement exercise;
iv. Delegated authority to the Director of Housing, Economy and Regeneration in consultation with the Head of Procurement and the Director of Governance (or their delegated officers), to conclude the terms of the HUG2 contract with Clear Climate.
LEAD
v. Noted the signing of a grant funding agreements, as part of the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD), with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. Note the intention to enter further grant funding agreements with York Conservation Trust, York Travellers Trust, and Leeds Beckett University, to enable the delivery of high-quality retrofit surveys and advice which target properties which are ‘hard to treat’ and residents who are often missed or not engaged with. Such agreements, and the associated transfer of grant funds, will enable a significant number of retrofit surveys and thereby support effective planning for future retrofit delivery works.
Net Zero Fund
vi. Approved the Council entering into the Grant Funding Agreement with York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for the Net Zero Fund allocation for Alex Lyon House and Honeysuckle House, totalling £1,895k and delegate to the Director of Housing, Economy and Regeneration, in consultation with the Head of Procurement and Director of Governance (or their delegated officers), authority to conclude terms of the grant funding agreement;
vii. Delegated authority to the Director of Housing, Economy and Regeneration, in consultation with the Head of Procurement and the Director of Governance (or their delegated officers), to carry out procurement processes in compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 to seek suppliers for the delivery of the Net Zero Fund projects at Alex Lyon House and Honeysuckle House, and to subsequently enter into contracts covering design, consultancy services and construction works.
Reason: To deliver the council’s ambitions for minimising the
energy bills of those residents facing financial challenges, supporting health and wellbeing, building the local green economy, and retrofit supply chains, and reducing carbon emissions in the city and to ensure the provisions of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 are complied with.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Anthony Dean, Michael Jones
18/04/2024 - Consultation on an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27 and Next Steps ref: 7110 Decision Made
Purpose of Report: To present the results of the assessment against
the Equalities Framework for Local Government. To present a draft
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27 strategy in
response. To present a recommendation to consult on the draft
strategy to inform the final proposal and a detailed action
plan.
The Executive will be asked: To approve the recommendation to
consult on the draft Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
2024-27, and a draft action plan to present back to Executive for
approval.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Noted the results of the externally produced assessment against the requirements of the Equalities Framework for Local Government (EFLG) and areas of achievement and development which will feed into the action plan at Resolved iii), below;
ii. Endorsed the draft Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024-27 at Annex B which will be used as an interim strategy pending the outcome of consultation, as the equality objectives are required as part of meeting the council’s Public Sector Equality Duty;
iii. Approved officers to carry out a public consultation on the draft strategy to inform the final three year strategy and action plan for approval in autumn 2024, noting this will not hold up of delivery of critical core actions needed to start the work of improvement as identified. A further report will be brought to Executive with the results of this consultation.
Reason: To demonstrate the City of York Council’s core
commitment to becoming a more equal, diverse and inclusive council.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pauline Stuchfield
18/04/2024 - Ward Funding Allocation 2024/25 ref: 7111 Decision Made
Purpose of Report: The 2024/25 ward budget allocation is comprised of £250,000 to be allocated across the city, and the report will outline potential models to inform making the split to wards.
The Executive will be asked: To approve recommendations on the
allocation of ward funding, taking into account any feedback from
Corporate Services, Climate Change and Scrutiny Management
Committee.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Approved maintaining the use of Model A, subject to funding, to allocate Ward Funding for the next three financial years and reflect the Council Plan 2023-2027.
Reason: To ensure that ward allocations meet Council Plan
priorities and methodologies around allocations are transparent to residents and stakeholders.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ian Cunningham, Joe Micheli
18/04/2024 - Advertising contract ref: 7114 Decision Made
Purpose of Report: Prior to the ending of the current bus shelter advertising contract with JC Decaux, the council conducted an independent market appraisal to understand the value of place based advertising across the city.
This provided several additional opportunities the council will
explore at a later date.
In the meantime, the market appraisal provided sufficient
information for the council to negotiate a new 15-year contract
with JC Decaux, providing and maintaining bus shelters with either
no advertising, paper adverts or digital adverts, and digital
information panels, subject to the necessary planning
consents.
In tandem, The council’s Public Health team have been working
on a number of policies which promote a health food environment in
York; this is in line with the city’s ‘Healthy Lives,
Healthy Weight Policy’, and the ‘Local Government
Declaration on Health Weight’ which the council signed in
2019.
In addition a strong body of research evidence suggests that
tackling the advertising and marketing environment is a valid and
necessary policy to support a healthy weight in our population. One
of the areas which the council is able to directly influence is the
types of adverts that are shared on council land. This has informed
a refresh of the council’s advertising policy that forms part
of the JC Decaux contract.
The Executive are invited to:
i. Note the independent market appraisal and the potential revenue opportunities from place-based advertising;
ii. Approve the direct award of a new 15-year (plus a possible 1-year extension) bus shelter advertising and digital information board concession contract to JC Decaux and delegate authority to negotiate and conclude the new concession contract (and the provisions of any subsequent modifications and/or extensions thereto) to the Director Public Health in consultation with the Head of Procurement and the Director of Governance;
iii. Approve the council’s advertising policy embedded into the bus shelter and digital information board contract.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Executive
Decision published: 19/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved:
i. Noted the independent market appraisal and the potential revenue opportunities from place-based advertising:
Reason: Understanding the potential value of advertising opportunities across the council’s estate and assets to realise maximum revenues, recognising that by doing so there will be a necessary change from analogue to digital advertising, to keep up with market demand and recognise increased revenue opportunities.
ii. Approved the direct award of a new 15-year (plus a possible 1-year extension) bus shelter advertising and digital free standing unit concession contract to JC Decaux and delegate authority to negotiate and conclude the new concession contract (and the provisions of any subsequent modifications and/or extensions thereto) to the Director of Governance in consultation with the Head of Procurement and the Director of Public Health:
Reason: The bus shelter and digital information board contract expired on 31 December 2023 and is now on a 12-month extension as per the current contract mechanism. By approving the new contract, the council will more quickly benefit from the increased revenue with the supplier being able to more quickly digitise subject to planning approvals.
75% of Out Of Home advertising revenue comes from Digital and as such Paper advertising alone is no longer sustainable for the future operational running of a Bus Shelter and Free- Standing Unit contract.
If direct award is not support, the Council would need to run a new tender awarded prior to 1 January 2025.
iii. Pursuant to Rule 26.1 of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (“CPRs”), the Executive approved a waiver of Rules 11.4 and 11.7 of the Council’s CPRs in relation to the direct award of the new concession contract to JC Decaux UK.
Reason: Most of the bus shelters in York are currently the property of JCDecaux, who both purchase, install and maintain them. The risks of not continuing the concession contract are set out in the report and can be summarised as, all current bus shelters would be dismantled by JCDecaux in January 2025 with new ones needed to be sourced, installed and maintained introducing a substantial additional cost to the Council in both capacity and, potentially capital expenditure and ongoing operational expenditure if a new supplier is not found through a competitive tender.
iv. Approved the council’s advertising policy which will be embedded into the bus shelter, and all place-based advertising contracts with adverts displayed on council owned or operated land:
Reason: The new advertising contract allows greater controls over the types of advertising that is displayed. The council’s advertising policy is designed to restrict high fat, salt and sugar products being displayed to residents to help promote better health and wellbeing.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Claire Foale
18/04/2024 - Exclusion of Press and Public (1:31pm) ref: 7115 For Determination
Decision Maker: Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 18/04/2024 - Joint Standards Committee Hearings Sub-Committee
Decision published: 18/04/2024
Effective from: 18/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved: That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the private reports at Agenda Item 4 (Code of Conduct Complaints received in respect of a Parish Councillor), on the grounds that they contain information relating to individuals and information likely to reveal the identity of individuals, which is classed as exempt under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006.
[Note: following the above resolution, the Deputy Monitoring Officer confirmed that she had nothing further to add in respect of the public reports in the agenda papers, and the remainder of the meeting took place in private session.]
17/04/2024 - To award 2024/25 Early Intervention & Prevention Grants ref: 7109 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Director of Customer & Communities
Decision published: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 17/04/2024
Decision:
To award 2024/25 Early Intervention and
Prevention Grants. These have been assessed through a corporate
Early Intervention & Prevention funding review.The grants
approved are as follows:
1. Move Mates - £26,250
Funding stream: Better Care Fund
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2. Community Bees - £12,100
Funding stream: Better Care Fund (Small Tasks at Home)
3. Blueberry Academy – £4,100
Funding stream: Better Care Fund (Small Tasks at Home)
4. York Older People Assembly - £3,400
Funding stream: general fund
5. York Community Furniture Store - £9,940
Funding stream: general fund
Total Better Care Fund allocation - £42,450
Total General Fund - £13,340
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Pauline Stuchfield
15/04/2024 - The Determination of an Application by Karl Smith for a Premises Licence [Section 18(3)] in respect of St Lawrence Church and Community Hall. (CYC-077499). ref: 7107 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Licensing/Gambling Hearing
Made at meeting: 15/04/2024 - Licensing/Gambling Hearing
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 15/04/2024
Decision:
Hearing reconvened in private session at 11:05 hours on 15 April 2024.
PRESENT: Councillors Melly (Chair), Hook and Wells
The Sub-Committee resolved to grant the licence for the activities and timings as applied for together with modified/additional conditions imposed by the Sub-Committee (Option 2) as set out below:
· The conditions numbered 1 to 7 (inclusive) agreed between the Applicant and North Yorkshire Police set out in Annex 3 of the agenda shall be added to the licence as modified as follows:
i. Condition 1 shall be modified to read:
“The premises licence holder will only permit 1 four-day event per calendar year which will be a beer/cider festival”.
ii. Condition 5 shall be modified to read:
“The only acceptable proof of age identification shall be a current passport, photo card driving licence, Military ID card or identification carrying the PASS logo (until other effective identification technology, e.g., thumb print or pupil recognition, is adopted by the premises licence holder as first approved in writing by the Licensing Authority)”.
The conditions contained in the Operating Schedule shall be added to the licence unless contradictory to the above conditions.
The licence is also subject to the mandatory conditions applicable to licensed premises.
Full reasons for the Sub-Committee’s decision will be included in the detailed Decision Letter which will be provided to the Applicant and the Representors in due course.
There is a right of appeal for the Applicant and the Representor to the Magistrates’ Court against this decision. Any appeal to the Magistrates Court must be made within 21 days of receipt of the Decision Letter and sent to the following address:
Chief Executive
York and Selby Magistrates Court
The Law Courts
Clifford Street
York
YO1 9RE
16/04/2024 - Introduction of Blue Badge car parking bays on Lendal, Blake Street and Davygate (10:03am) ref: 7108 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Decision Session - Executive Member for Economy and Transport
Made at meeting: 16/04/2024 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Economy and Transport
Decision published: 16/04/2024
Effective from: 16/04/2024
Decision:
Resolved: To approve the advertisement and progression of an ETRO for the introduction of the proposed Blue Badge/Loading bays at
i. Blake Street and Lendal, which will be accessible for Blue Badge holders during and outside the footstreet hours (between 10.30am and 6am the next day, with loading between 6am and 10.30am), and
ii. Davygate outside of footstreet hours (between 5pm and 6am the next day, with loading between 6am and 10.30am).
Reason: This will allow for the experimental introduction of the bays and allow for ongoing review of the use to provide a clear picture of the impact of the proposal, whilst still allowing for some amendments if required during the experimental period. This option will allow for a quicker installation of the bays to trail the change, following requests for more accessible parking options in the pedestrian area.
10/04/2024 - Amendments to the opening hours of the City of York Council Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC’s) at Hazel Court and Towthorpe. ref: 7106 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Place
Decision published: 15/04/2024
Effective from: 10/04/2024
Decision:
At Executive meeting in January 2024,
Executive recommended a budget which was signed off at full Council
in February 2024.
Part of the budget was a saving listed for Place Directorate. PLA14
Household Recycling Sites - adjust opening hours at Household Waste
Recycling Sites allowing for a variety of opening to accommodate
customers and following evidence on busiest times for
attendance.
The Council has two household waste recycling centres
(HWRC’s) in the city. Hazel Court HWRC is located on James
Street, York, YO10 3DS and Towthorpe HWRC is located on Moor Lane,
Strensall, YO32 9ST. The decision formalise that:-
• Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling Centre closes on a
Wednesday (please note Towthorpe HWRC is already closed on a
Wednesday as do HWRC’s in North Yorkshire)
• That the opening hours from April to September are adjusted
at both Hazel Court HWRC and Towthorpe HWRC from 7pm (current
closing time) to 6 pm.
It is proposed that these changes are made on site with effect from
Monday 6th May 2024 onwards. The service will review this to ensure
there are no adverse effects.
Decision: To approve to amendments to the opening and closing times
at the HWRC’s as detailed above.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: James Gilchrist
12/04/2024 - Relicensing The Bootham Suite for the solemnization of Marriages and Registration of Civil Partnership. ref: 7105 Decision Made
Decision Maker: Director of Customer & Communities
Decision published: 12/04/2024
Effective from: 12/04/2024
Decision:
Approval of: The Bootham Suite, 56 Bootham,
York, YO30 7DA
Bootham suite large
Bootham suite small
to be used as a venue for the solemnization of Marriages and
Registration of Civil Partnership. The period covered is from 9th
September 2024 and continue, subject to revocation until the 8th
September 2027.
Wards affected: Clifton Ward;
Lead officer: Pauline Stuchfield