Agenda and decisions

To appoint a Chair for the Combined Executive Member Decision Session.

To receive and note apologies for absence.

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To approve and sign the minutes of the Combined Executive Member Decision Session held on 3 June 2025.

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To consider approving the transfer of reserve funding held by Safer York Business Crime Partnership to York BID to preserve the services provided by the scheme in assisting the police with tackling crime and anti-social behaviour impacting on the business community. To be considered by Councillor Pavlovic (Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities).

Resolved: That the Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities approves the transfer of reserve funding held by Safer York Business Crime Partnership to York BID.

Reason:     To preserve the valuable services provided by the scheme in assisting the police with tackling crime and anti-social behaviour impacting on the business community.

Following pre-tender market testing, in compliance with Contract Procedure Rules and in advance of a formal re-procurement exercise, this report seeks Executive Member approval for officers to tender and award the 3-year Stray Dog Service contract which following assessment could be over £250k in value. To be considered by Councillor Pavlovic (Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities).

Resolved: That the Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities gives approval for officers to tender and award the 3-year Stray Dog Service contract which pre-tender market testing has assessed could increase to be over £250k in value.

Reason:     To ensure compliance with the council’s statutory responsibilities and Contract Procurement Rules.

To consider approving the option for City of York Council to enter into the Agreement for Licence to Occupy (AFL) and a Side Letter relating to the property at Acomb Garth, once they are agreed, as the holder of the funds for the pilot, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Adult Services and Integration (“DASS”) in consultation with the Director of Governance and the Chief Finance Officer to take such steps as are necessary to draft, negotiate, and conclude the proposed Agreement for Licence to Occupy, Licence to Occupy and side letter. To be considered by Councillor Steels-Walshaw (Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Adult Social Care).

Resolved: That the Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships approves the option for City of York Council to enter into the AFL, Licence to Occupy and a Side Letter relating to the property at Acomb Garth, once they are agreed, as the holder of the funds for the pilot, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Adult Services and Integration (“DASS”) in consultation with the Director of Governance and the Chief Finance Officer to take such steps as are necessary to draft, negotiate, and conclude the proposed Agreement for Licence to Occupy, Licence to Occupy and side letter.

Reason:     To allow the City of York Council and the partner organisations within the hub to occupy and make necessary alterations to Acomb Garth as part of a pilot project. By securing occupancy and making modifications, the Council can ensure that the site becomes operational without undue delay, in line with NHSE expectations. The Agreement for Licence to Occupy, Licence to Occupy and side letter confirms the Council’s right to use the site and mitigates some key risks from a property law perspective (to extent possible in the circumstances and given the position taken by NHSPS and Nimbuscare) and ensures alignment with Council policies. As host to the Project Team and budget holder, CYC is best placed to manage these arrangements and ensure best outcomes for the residents of York.

The purpose of this report is to note that a new Strategic Plan has been developed and approved by the White Rose Forest (WRF) partnership, and to seek City of York Council’s endorsement as a strategic partner. To be considered by Councillor Kent (Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency).

Resolved: That the Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency:

a)     Notes that a new WRF Strategic Plan 2025-50 has been developed and approved by the WRF partnership and formally endorses it, demonstrating City of York Council’s support.

b)     Notes how the Council can play its part in successful delivery of the Strategic Plan with reference to the priorities and targets for York.

c)      Notes the progress made to date towards York’s priorities and targets.

Reason:     To demonstrate City of York Council’s support for the WRF partnership and the long-term direction and level of ambition of its Strategic Plan.