We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority in Yorkshire and the Humber across 37 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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…”
Recruitment and HR oversight gap
The authority has appointed most senior posts but still needs an HR business role to hold the ring on policy implementation. The chief executive and head of service remain responsible for implementati…
“So we are in a situation where at least half of our workforce will be will be working on a hybrid basis because of that of that that particular positi…”
HR policy suite approved and reviewed
A full suite of health, safety and HR policies has already been approved by the executive board in three tranches, with a 12-month review cycle. The committee did not approve the policies but scrutini…
“So over the last six months we have uh drafted and had approved by the executive board a full suite of health and safety and HR policies for um struct…”
HR policy suite adopted
Members approved the final tranche of HR policies covering performance, menopause, flexible working, redundancy/change management, domestic abuse, learning and development, retirement, relocation and …
“Um, so this uh is this represents the final tranch of HR policies that will believe they're the key ones to to set the authority up if you like in ord…”
Affordable and adaptable homes
The housing pipeline aims to influence the mix of homes delivered so it is not driven purely by market sales. Members pushed for affordable, accessible, adaptable and lifetime homes tailored to local …
“I was particularly interested in the mix of affordable housing versus um sale for profit I suppose private housing and what defines affordable housing…”
Brownfield pipeline acceleration
The combined authority sees a major role in accelerating stalled brownfield and priority sites, with existing planning permissions and developer readiness on some schemes. Members argued the authority…
“we have really concentrated on housing brownfield and what the opportunities are within the pipeline. So the pipeline's been done as I'm showing there…”
Modular housing to speed delivery
Members strongly supported modern methods of construction, including modular housing, as a faster and potentially lower-cost way to deliver good-quality homes. The discussion linked MMC to local manuf…
“My question is uh is modular housing being considered at all in the housing strategy is obviously speed of delivery is very important. Modular project…”
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