We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority in Yorkshire and the Humber across 41 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
£40m growth plan funding
The combined authority reported that it has secured £40 million over four years for the local growth plan. Members noted this is new money for the region and will be used to support sector priorities …
“And also we had our growth plan funding announced which we will be receiving uh 40 million pounds over the next four years to support our our our grow…”
Local Growth Fund revenue allocated
The combined authority approved the remaining £6.7 million of Local Growth Fund revenue allocation, following earlier approvals of £10.85 million. The money is being directed to competitive edge secto…
“So the proposed allocations in the report um so so far just just to provide a little bit of background the combined authority have agreed at previous …”
Investment framework adopted
Members endorsed a new investment framework and associated strategy to create a managed pipeline of credible investment propositions. The strategy, developed with KPMG, is intended to guide both publi…
“So, the investment framework is a major milestone for the combined authority. It will provide us with a targeted strategic approach to seek and apply …”
Community wealth building fund
The commission on community wealth building was endorsed and a £500,000 fund was proposed to support implementation planning, pilot activity and a regional operational group. The intent is to retain m…
“The work of the commission resulted in 16 recommendations focusing on embedding these principles in our economic strategies. The report asks the combi…”
Mayoral Development Zones approved in principle
The cabinet agreed in principle to create three mayoral development zones covering Scarborough, Selby Growth Corridor and York Central, with officers to work up the designation process at pace. The zo…
“It’s proposed today that we create three MDs at this stage in our evolution. First of all is Scarra which has a clear master plan, major brownfield re…”
Multiple investment challenge funds
The authority heard an update on six mayoral investment challenge funds covering business innovation, sport and activity, men's mental health, skills, high streets, and carbon negative projects. The r…
“Uh item six [snorts] is update on the male investment challenge funds. Uh this is a report by director director of economy Andy Kerr and it will be pr…”
Budget roll-forward and adjustments
Members approved rolling forward committed funding from 2025/26 into 2026/27 and updating the budget to reflect delivery timetables. The revised budget rises to about £210.6 million, with additional f…
“Thanks mayor. This report presents the combined authorities outturn financial performance for 202526 and alongside that poses updates to the 2627 budg…”
Finance controls strengthened
The committee was told that the authority has substantially improved its financial governance after weaknesses in accounts preparation and medium-term planning. A full medium-term financial plan to 20…
“So, the authority did not have an approved MTFS during 24/25, which limited long-term financial planning. Since then, progress has been substantial fo…”
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