Social Value Ideas for Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

Transport access is a major constraint

Transport was repeatedly identified as critical to the deliverability of every other priority. Members highlighted rural and urban access gaps, the role of buses and rail, and the need for a full tran…

“Thank you chair. Um, going to page 93 and onwards. Um we're talking about potential big pays and I would like to comment on the three that you outline…”

Transport briefing due in December

The committee agreed to receive a transport briefing in about four weeks, with the transport portfolio holder, to examine the issues raised around accessibility and delivery. This is an immediate next…

“So if I could open this up to members then, so far I've got councilors Jeff, Collinsson, and Hale who've registered to speak. So councelor Jeff within…”

Enhanced bus partnership consultation

The authority approved formal exploration of a combined enhanced bus partnership, with stakeholder and public consultation planned for autumn 2025 and a more detailed proposal to return in early 2026.…

“Thank you. And just by way of introduction, my name is Will Gunnet and I'm supporting the mayor and portfolio lead counselor Tucker in chas. So this p…”

Transport transition funding

The board agreed final transport transition arrangements so that powers and funding move cleanly between the combined authority and constituent councils after the transition period ends on 2026-03-31.…

“The first point about about this report which is about transport transition arrangements is that the this report is the final piece of the jigsaw to e…”

Public transport transfer plan

The board approved in principle a phased transfer of public transport functions from constituent councils, with a detailed transition plan and glide path to be developed. The report highlighted changi…

“what we're looking today is the seeking principal approval to prep for more detailed transition plan well on development with your officer leads and f…”

Housing tenure and mix to reflect local need

The committee argued for housing mix decisions to be based on local demographics and need, not just national targets or market preference. The discussion covered affordable housing, social housing, ol…

“"I was particularly interested in the mix of affordable housing versus um sale for profit I suppose private housing and what defines affordable housin…”

Homes England grant partnership

A major opportunity exists to secure Homes England grant through a strategic place partnership and shared governance arrangement. The combined authority is positioning itself to influence grant alloca…

“"The afford whether it's affordable homes adaptability accessibility those additionalities that kind of can't be captured through future revenue to fu…”

Accelerator sites to speed delivery

The combined authority wants to use its powers and infrastructure role to accelerate delivery on priority and cluster sites, including brownfield locations and existing schemes with planning permissio…

“"If we provide the infrastructure, we'll get 1,800 houses much much quicker then sort of help us in that. / Yes, thank you chair. Just to just to add …”

Modular housing to feature in strategy

Members strongly supported modular and other modern methods of construction as a way to improve speed, quality, sustainability and support local manufacturers. Officers confirmed MMC will feature in t…

“"My question is uh is modular housing being considered at all in the housing strategy is obviously speed of delivery is very important. Modular projec…”

Brownfield housing fund needs fast scheme pipeline

Members asked for a grant funding programme and an executive decision route so future housing funding can be allocated rapidly to specific schemes. The discussion centred on avoiding delays once brown…

“"develop a grant funding program and acquire indicative executive decision to allow any future funding to be allocated to a scheme or schemes as quick…”

Adopt HR policy framework

The board approved a set of HR and workplace policies to support the future appointment of permanent staff. This is an internal policy change, but it also has procurement implications for any future r…

“So the following policies have been adopted as an office of decision and they're the basic health and safety policies. health and safety, display scre…”

Recruitment and interim leadership spend

A public question challenged the authority's recruitment and leadership costs, citing nine senior executive roles, salaries up to £170,000, over £1.6 million annual cost, and around £1.1 million on re…

“You announced nine senior executive roles last December. The salaries are up to 170,000. It cost taxpayers over 1.6 million a year. Yet, months later,…”