Social Value Ideas for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Bus review budget approved

Cabinet approved an additional £650,000 revenue budget for the bus service delivery review and transition work needed for the authority to assume bus subsidy and delivery responsibilities from April 2…

“The second request is around the bus service delivery review and approval is sought for a £650,000 increase in the transport revenue program budget. T…”

Bus reliability and funding risk

The combined authority faces pressure to improve bus reliability, accessibility and integration while protecting funding tied to the Bus Service Improvement Plan. The plan acknowledges challenges incl…

“Thank you mayor. uh to so firstly uh the report brings together two very closely related pieces of work to improve bus services across York and North …”

Bus and highways funding allocated

Members approved allocation of local highways maintenance and bus grant funding, including additional support for Mo's Bus, Dales Bus and supported services in the Harrogate and Pateley Bridge area. T…

“so this report uh details two uh streams of funding uh Transport Funding that uh we've received in the combined Authority uh over the last couple of m…”

Local transport plan to consult

The Combined Authority agreed to consult publicly on its first statutory Local Transport Plan, with a 12-week consultation targeted to begin in early August and conclude in October 2026. Members stres…

“So, in terms of of how we've brought the plan together having to develop the DR plan. Um we've worked very closely with our two constituent authoritie…”

Transport settlement and bus reform

The authority confirmed a £95 million transport allocation for 2025/26 and said it is seeking more flexibility over how the money can be spent. Members also highlighted support for bus franchising, th…

“Um, in terms of transport funding we've been allocated for 2526 about 95 million pounds. Um we are looking to get more flexibility through that fundin…”

Housing growth strategy approved

The Combined Authority approved a housing growth strategy setting a target of 60,000 new homes over 10 years, with at least 25,000 affordable homes. The strategy is intended to coordinate housing deli…

“Thank you very much, Matt. Thank you, Andrew. And as you said, this strategy sets out the ambition to build the right homes in the right places, and a…”

Brownfield housing extra funding

Cabinet approved an additional allocation of up to £5.5 million from the Brownfield Housing Fund for the Huggate/Hu Gas Works scheme in York. The funding is intended to unlock housing starts by March …

“So the purpose of this report is to support the delivery of the Brownfield housing fund housing starts and ensure the combined authority remains on tr…”

Reopen Brownfield housing call

The combined authority approved reopening a second call for Brownfield Housing Fund projects, with around £3 million remaining from the first round. The call is restricted to registered providers, Nor…

“so it's proposed to go out for a further call um funds uh for projects um I think from the first round there's just a couple of changes that we've rea…”

Brownfield housing fund delivery

The authority reported continued use of brownfield housing funding, including an extra £7.3 million allocation and a strong pipeline of shovel-ready sites. The mayor said the fund has previously suppo…

“Brownfield housing funding we have been allocated an extra year this year. It was about 7 million. Andrew, do you remember the top of your head? Uh 7.…”

Fire precept increase approved

Members considered and approved the mayor’s General budget, including a major increase in the fire and rescue precept to address longstanding underfunding and support a financially viable fire and res…

“so the mayor's General budget which can be p uh found on page um 11 this budget will enable me to ensure we are delivering a financial viable fire and…”

Fire precept increase approved for 2026-27

The mayor proposed a £9.60 increase in the Fire element of the Band D precept, taking the total to £116.20 for 2026-27, to fund North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. The budget paper states this is…

“This paper tests out the financial context of North Yorkshire fire and rescue and my recommendation for introduce a £960 increase for a band D propert…”