The subject of the decision:

The Licensing and Procurement Manager presented a report which sought consideration of some proposed revisions to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy in light of recent legislative changes.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 and section 167 of the Equality Act 2010.

The decision:

That the revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy as amended be adopted.

The subject of the decision:

This report asked Cabinet to consider the four objections to the proposed Hackney Carriage Table of Fares.

Alternative options considered:

The options that were considered were as detailed within the report.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and section 9D of the Local Government Act 2000 regarding the setting of Hackney Carriage Fares. 

The decision:

That Cabinet approves that the Hackney Carriage Table of Fares contained in Annex A to the report be approved to take effect from 1st October 2022.

The subject of the decision:

This report advised Cabinet of the proposed devolution deal to allow Members to review the deal; approve the required governance review; and approve the move to public consultation on the deal during Autumn 2022.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Legislation provided that the constituent authorities of the proposed Combined Authority (York City Council and the new North Yorkshire Council) must carry out a governance review of the area and, dependent of the result of the review, prepare and consult with the public on a scheme to implement the proposals to create the Combined Authority.  The Constituent authorities must consent to the creation of the Combined Authority.  Although Hambleton District Council was not a constituent authority of the proposed Combined Authority due to its abolition on 31 March 2023, Members were asked to note and support the steps being taken by City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council to support its creation.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)       the proposed Devolution Deal;

(2)       the proposed Governance Review for the devolution deal and the establishment of a Combined Mayoral Authority for York and North Yorkshire; and

(3)       that a public consultation on the Scheme be undertaken during Autumn 2022.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the changes to the Discretionary Rates Relief policy to reflect the introduction of a Discretionary Rate Relief scheme giving business rate relief for properties that were used for the purpose of a heat network.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the expectation from Central Government that billing authorities use their discretionary relief powers under Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 to award this relief where a business meets the eligibility criteria as determined by Central Government.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves the adoption of the heat network rate relief for 2022/23 only and to the change to the Non Domestic Discretionary Relief policy to include the new heat network rate relief for 2022/23 as per Government guidance.

The subject of the decision:

This report set out the proposed Discretionary Council Tax Rebate  Discretionary scheme criteria that was being recommended for approval. 

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ‘Support for Energy Bills – The Council Tax Rebate 2022-23: Billing Authority Guidance” which set out how authorities should administer the Council Tax Rebate and associated Discretionary Fund for households as part of a package of support for rising energy costs.

The decision:

That Cabinet:-

(1)       approves the proposed Council Tax Rebate Discretionary Fund 2022-23 scheme as set out in the report; and

(2)       delegates authority to the Council’s Section 151 Officer to make amendments to the Council Tax Rebate Discretionary Scheme eligibility criteria to ensure that government  funding is directed to support vulnerable households, if needed.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an analysis of the work undertaken by the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee up to 31 March 2022.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the Council’s Constitution and the Terms of Reference of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee to report annually to Cabinet.

The decision:

That the report of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee be endorsed.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the revenue budget position of the Council and the reserve funds at the end of June 2022.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with S25 of the Local Government Act 2003 regarding setting a balanced budget and monitoring the financial position throughout the year.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council:-

(1)       that £200,000 of the Quarter 1 underspend is transferred to the Local Government Reorganisation Reserve as detailed in paragraph 3.2 of the report; and

(2)       the department budget movements as detailed within paragraph 3.6 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided the Quarter 1 update at 30 June 2022 on the progress of the Capital Programme 2022/23 and the Treasury Management position.  A full schedule of the Capital Programme 2022/23 schemes was attached at Annex A of the report, together with the relevant update on progress of each scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2003 and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Prudential Code and the CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the net increase of £404,149 in the capital programme to £21,572,865 and all expenditure movements as detailed in Annex B and also in the capital programme attached at Annex A of the report;

(2)     the increase of capital expenditure of £556,592 funded as follows: £483,018 is from external grants/contributions and £73,574 from borrowing; and

(3)     the funding allocation to the capital programme as detailed in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 of the report.