Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Combined Executive Member Decision Session held on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this decision sheet, please contact Democratic Services.
6. Walmgate Improvement Scheme
Resolved:
i. To approve the final version of the South Walmgate Masterplan.
ii. To approve the initial project prioritisation of phase 1 and subsequent phases
iii. That approval be given to carry out a procurement process to procure multi-disciplinary design and project delivery teams to deliver the South Walmgate Masterplan in line with the existing financial approvals, and that authority be delegated to the Director of City Development or Director of Housing & Communities as relevant in accordance with their respective functions (in consultation with the Executive Members for Housing, Planning & Safer Communities, the Chief Finance Officer and the Director of Governance or their delegated officers) to take such steps as are necessary to procure, award and enter into the resulting contract(s).
Reasons:
i. To enable delivery of a first phase of projects.
ii. To ensure transparency and clear decision making around the South Walmgate Masterplan programme.
iii. To ensure all grant funding and contractual arrangements are in compliance with the Finance Regs, CPRs, the Procurement Act, PCRs, Subsidy Control Act 2022 and related legislation.
7. Benefits Financial Inclusion/Welfare Outturn 2025/26
Resolved: To note and comment on the details of the report in relation to the support provided to residents affected by the impacts of the continuing high cost of living.
Reason: To ensure councillors, residents and stakeholder groups are aware of the ongoing financial inclusion activity across the city.