Issue - meetings

The Corporate Director of Economy & Place to present a report which seeks approval for a proposed York Narrative that aims to help the city prepare for future funding opportunities and identify values to inform future policy making.

Resolved:  That the York Narrative be adopted on behalf of the city.

Reason:     To endorse the implementation of the York Narrative.

The Corporate Director of Economy & Place and the Head of Communicationspresented a report which sought approval for a proposed York Narrative, developed using funding from the Leeds City Region (LCR) Business Rates Pool after consultation with Executive Members, city partners, young people and residents. 

The Narrative was a way of describing York and its surrounding communities.  Its aim was to find a better way to present the city to local, regional and national partners and prepare for future funding opportunities, and at the same time identify the values that York cherished, in order to inform future policy making.  Its three core values: ‘making history everyday’; ‘prioritising human experience’; and ‘pioneering with purpose’ were intended to provide a framework for describing York activities and events. The proposed narrative framework was attached as Annex A to the report.  The perception baseline, validation process and consultation feedback were set out in Annex B, with a Community Impact Assessment in Annex C.  Members were invited either to adopt the Narrative, as recommended, or make amendments or additions.

During their presentation, and in response to questions from Members and comments made under Public Participation on this item, officers confirmed that:

·        74% of the consultation responses were from York residents.

·        Half of the LCR funding (£300k) had been re-allocated to inclusive growth projects, to complement the outcomes of the Narrative.

Resolved:  That the York Narrative be adopted on behalf of the city.

Reason:     To endorse the implementation of the York Narrative.