The Council has now changed the way it makes decisions, with the introduction of a new Executive structure in May 2011. The information on this page relates to the position prior to this change. Click here for more information about the new decision-making structure.

Role of the Social Board

To carry out the budget and policy framework for:

• Housing (public and private sectors);
• Community safety;
• Leisure;
• Recreation and culture; and to
• Recommend new initiatives to the Policy and Resources Committee.

Deal with the:

• Provision;
• Financing;
• Improvement;
• Repair;
• Letting;
• Sale; or
• Use of houses, building land, community centres, or other facilities owned and operated by the Council as Housing Authority.
• Look after the welfare, where appropriate, of the tenants, residents or users of those properties.
• Deal with the maintenance, provision or support of amenities and the arts
• Provide for vulnerable residents of the District.
• Deal with matters relating to the Council's Concessionary Fare Scheme.
• Submit an annual work programme, including the programme of any Task and Finish Groups appointed, to ensure that the Board's time is used effectively and efficiently; and
• Carry out any strategic, corporate or cross-cutting work as directed to by the Policy and Resources Committee.

Please contact the Democratic Services team for further information on 01757 292037 or DemocraticServices@selby.gov.uk.