FORWARD PLAN

The decisions likely to be taken by North Yorkshire Council in the following 12 months are set out below:

Publication Date:	9 January 2026	Last updated:	9 January 2026
Period covered by Plan:	9 January 2026 to 31 January 2027

PLEASE NOTE:-

In accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to information)(England) Regulations 2012, at least 28 clear days’ notice, excluding the day of notification and the day of decision taking, must be published on the Forward Plan of any intended key decision.  It is also a requirement that 28 clear days’ notice is published of the intention to hold a Executive meeting or any part of it in private for the consideration of confidential or exempt information.  For further information and advice please contact the Head of Democratic Services and Scrutiny on 01609 533531.

FUTURE DECISIONS
Likely Date of Decision	Decision Taker (a full list of the membership of the Council and all its Committees is set out in Part 3 of the Constitution)	In Consultation with (Executive Member or Corporate Director)	Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this	Key Decision YES/NO	Decision Required	Consultees (ie the identity of the principal groups whom the decision-taker proposes to consult)	Consultation Process (ie the means by which any such consultation is to be undertaken)	How representations may be made and details of Contact Person (Tel: 0845 034 9494) unless specified otherwise)

<PI1>

16 Dec 2025

Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27

Yes

To recommend charges for the 2206-27 Academic Year for the following: - •Post 16 Home to School Transport; and •Paid permits offered to non-eligible pupils where there is spare capacity in home to school transport

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

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19 Dec 2025

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Harrogate Transport Improvements Programme 2 Outcomes

No

To set out the findings from the Harrogate Transport Improvements Programme (HTIP) 2 study, and discuss potential next steps.

Corporate Director of Environment and the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation.

By email

Louise Neale louiseanne.neale@northyorks.gov.uk

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

School Admissions Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28

Yes

To provide information about proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2027-28. The decision required is for the proposals to be referred to the meeting of the Full Council on 13 February 2026 for determination. The Council has a statutory duty to have determined the arrangements by 28 February 2026.

Consultation in respect of the proposed arrangements will be undertaken with: - • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Voluntary Aided and Free Schools, Academies and Foundation Trusts • Parents • Diocesan authorities • Neighbouring local authorities (13); and • Other stakeholders

Consultation documents will be published on the council’s website, with hard copies, including in alternative formats, available on request. Responses will be made via an online survey or in hard copy. Most of the consultees noted above will be contacted via email to advise of the consultation exercise and invited to make responses. Schools will be requested to display posters to promote the consultation exercise to parents and provide links to the website where further information will be available.

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

2026/27 Mainstream School and Special School Budgets

Yes

To approve final details of the Schools Block/DSG budgets for 2026/27 for submission to the Department for Education including Minimum Funding Guarantee (MFG) and, if applicable, a a funding transfer of either 0.5% or 1% from the 2026/27 Schools Block DSG to the 2026/27 High Needs budget To approve final details of the Special Schools Budgets 2026-27 including: • The level at which the minimum funding guarantee (MFG) protection is set for special schools. • Banded values for Element 3 top up funding

All mainstream school and academy leadership and Governing Bodies / Trust Boards All special school and academy leadership and Governing Bodies / Trust Boards North Yorkshire Schools Forum, North Yorkshire special schools

Consultation with all mainstream schools and mainstream academies, Consultation and discussion with special schools and special academies Discussion at North Yorkshire Schools Forum

Howard Emmett Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel. 01609 532118

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<PI5>

6 Jan 2026

Executive

Closure of The Mercury Housing Co Ltd

No

To provide the Executive with an update on the current status of The Mercury Housing Co Ltd. To seek Executive approval to take steps to apply for the Company to be dissolved.

Not applicable

Not applicable

Jennifer Norton, AD - Legal jennifer.norton@northyorks.gov.uk

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

Creation of a new Wide Area Network Solution and Digital Services Company

Yes

To consider the establishment of a new Teckal company for the provision of a Wide Area Network Solution and other digital services which would adhere to the Vertical Arrangement exemption (also known as “Teckal”) in the Procurement Act 2023 and to consider changing NYnet Limited’s business model to enable it to operate on a commercial basis.

None

Not applicable

Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI7>

8 Jan 2026

Assistant Director - Technology

Procurement of a telephony solution for NYC and business centres

Yes

The purpose of the report is to recommend the procurement of continued support and maintenance for the NYC system and a standardised solution for business centres operated by NYC. Procurement of associated Workforce Management system to provide telephony and agent management information for Customer Service Centre The decision required is to procure the preferred options.

Solutions Review Board. Enterprise Architecture Board Technology Group Specialists

Presentation of options appraisal at the Solutions Review Board and EAB

Andrew Lambert, Service Manager, Technology and Change andrew.lambert@northyorks.gov.uk/01609 533354

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<PI8>

14 Jan 2026

Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Right to Buy Policy

Yes

To approve the implementation of the new Right to Buy Policy for North Yorkshire Council, designed to ensure compliance with national consumer standards, provide clarity and fairness for tenants, and establish a consistent approach across the newly reorganised local authority.

Legal Services Finance Internal Officers Involved Tenants Climate Equalities

Involved tenants - The draft policy will be shared directly with a representative group of tenants to explore expectations, concerns, and feedback on the proposed policy. Officer Consultation - Internal review and feedback from relevant departments to ensure legal compliance, financial viability, and strategic alignment.

Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI9>

20 Jan 2026

Executive

Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council

Yes

To consider and recommend to Council the Revenue Budget for 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Budget consultation process

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI10>

20 Jan 2026

Executive

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy) - Publication

Yes

To seek approval to formally publish the statutory outputs of the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy comprising -local habitat map -statement of biodiversity priorities. As developed in accordance with the LNRS Regulations 2023.

Natural England City of York Council North York Moors National Park Authority Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Stakeholders and members of the public across NY and City of York

Online hosting

Timothy Johns, Senior Policy Officer timothy.johns@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI11>

20 Jan 2026

Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources

Corporate Director of Resources, Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Acquisition of property from registered provider to provide temporary accommodation

Yes

NYC were approached by a registered provider looking to dispose of 12 self-contained flats in Malton. Following discussion with Housing Needs, it is established the accommodation could be utilised to meet the needs of temporary accommodation. Decision is sought to acquire and refurbish the 12 flats for immediate use as temporary accommodation.

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing Corporate Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development Assistant Director for Housing Legal Finance Climate Equalities Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties.

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026 20 Jan 2026

Children and Young People's Service - Executive Members & Corporate Director Meetings Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Early Years Provider Funding Rates 2026/27

Yes

To consider the results of the funding consultation undertaken with early years providers operating within North Yorkshire and to approve recommendations to change the funding rates paid to early years’ providers for the funded entitlements for 3 & 4-year-olds (universal and working parent entitlements), additional support 2-year-olds, working parent 2-year-olds and working parent under 2-year-olds for the 2026/27 financial year

Early Years providers operating within North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Schools Forum

Consultation document with e-response link e-mailed to early years providers within North Yorkshire Consultation documents with e-response link posted on CYPSInfo website Consultation promoted through Key Messages briefing e-mailed by the NYC Families Information Service (FIS) to early years providers Consultation period 19 September to 24 October 2025 Discussion with North Yorkshire Schools Forum 20 November 2025

Howard Emmett howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel. 01609 532118 howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel. 01609 532118

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23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Tariff Re-balancing

Yes

To seek approval for the proposed fee increases to support the Council's Parking Principles, Local Transport Plan and ensure sustainable funding for transportation infrastructure and services.

Through the adoption of Parking Principles as agreed on 19 August 2025.

Internal process with public engagement during the process varying the Traffic Orders.

Steve Brown, Head of Parking Services steve.brown1@northyorks.gov.uk

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23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Business and Maintenance Plans for South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

Yes

To seek approval of the final draw down of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and approve the five year Business Plan and 10 year Maintenance Plan for the South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough.

User groups

Direct community engagement

Kate Dawson kate.dawson@northyorks.gov.uk

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23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Procurement of a New Contract for Design, Supply and Installation of Traffic Signals Equipment

Yes

To seek authorisation for the procurement of a contract for i) refurbishment and upgrade of existing traffic signal sites in North Yorkshire and ii) installation of new traffic signal sites in North Yorkshire

None

N/a

James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk

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23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Managing our Environment

Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences

Yes

To consider whether to make any variation to the current hackney carriage and private hire licence fees for 2026/27. If changes are proposed, to approve the publication of the relevant statutory notices.

Only if changes are proposed: Hackney carriage and private hire licence holders Public and other relevant parties

Only if changes are proposed: Statutory notice in a local newspaper Direct consultation with licence holders via email

Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI17>

23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Managing our Environment

Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – General Licences

Yes

To consider a variation to the current discretionary general licence fees for 2026/27.

None required.

N/A

Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI18>

23 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Approval to Modify the Existing North Yorkshire Permit Scheme following consultation with key stakeholders

Yes

To seek approval to implement the modified North Yorkshire permit scheme following completion of the required four week statutory consultation.

-

Undertaken earlier, results to be published on the NYC website.

Alexandra Hollifield, Team Leader Network Information and Compliance alexandra.hollifield@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI19>

26 Jan 2026

Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Void Management Statement

Yes

To approve the Void Management Statement, which sets out North Yorkshire Council’s approach to managing its empty council houses. The strategy ensures legal compliance, tenant safety and consistent service delivery.

Housing Standards and Housing Management Teams Tenants Assistant Director Housing Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities

Internal officer engagement In person meetings, email and Ms Teams meetings.

Andrew Rowe, AD Housing andrew.rowe@northyorks.gov.uk

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26 Jan 2026

Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Approval of amendments to the NYC Tenancy Policy following consultation

Yes

To seek approval from the Executive Member for the NYC Tenancy Policy, following consideration of tenant representations received during the statutory consultation process.

NYC Tenants Officers responsible for tenancy management Legal (Regulatory team) Housing and Leisure Overview and Scrutiny Committee Finance, Climate and Equalities

The decision will be informed by the outcome of the statutory consultation conducted under s. 105 Housing Act 1985 and s.137 Housing Act 1996. A summary of tenant feedback and officer responses will be included in the report to the Executive Member.

Carl Doolan, Housing Services Manager carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI21>

26 Jan 2026

Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Approval of the NYC Tenancy Agreement following consultation

Yes

To seek approval from the Executive Member for the NYC Tenancy Agreement, following consideration of tenant representations received during the statutory consultation process.

NYC Tenants Officers responsible for tenancy management Legal (Regulatory team) Housing and Leisure Overview and Scrutiny Committee Finance, Climate and Equalities

The decision will be informed by the outcome of the statutory consultation conducted under s.103 and s.105 of the Housing Act 1985 and s.137 Housing Act 1996. A summary of tenant feedback and officer responses will be included in the report to the Executive Member.

Carl Doolan, Housing Services Manager carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI22>

30 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Community Development

Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development)

Procurement of the Management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across North Yorkshire

Yes

This report seeks approval to procure a provider for the management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) sites across North Yorkshire. This procurement will appoint a provider to: •Manage North Yorkshire Council’s GRT sites. •Deliver integrated domestic abuse support. The provider will be responsible for: •Day-to-day site management and operational staffing. •Delivering IDVA/ISVA-standard domestic abuse support. •Providing group sessions, parenting support, and educational activities. •Supporting a “Whole Family Approach” to improve outcomes for victims and children. The domestic abuse support element is grant funded and subject to future funding availability. The current contract with Horton Housing is due to expire. A new procurement is required to ensure continuity of service and compliance with procurement regulations. The service is essential to support vulnerable residents and maintain safe, well-managed sites. The provider will collect rent directly from residents and manage tenancy agreements. They will also manage utility contracts, sub-metering, and recharges to tenants, ensuring accurate billing and payment to suppliers. The domestic abuse support element is funded through an annual grant of £50,000. However, this funding is not guaranteed for the full contract term and is subject to annual confirmation. The contract will run for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to performance and funding availability.

A working group has been established including officers from Property Services, Housing and Community Safety. Executive Member Officers from Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities

Direct contact, Teams meetings and email

Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI23>

30 Jan 2026

Corporate Director of Community Development

Framework Contract for Security Services for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other events

Yes

The report seeks the extension of the contract with the existing security providers for Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other events. In order to allow for the tender exercise to be completed in 2026 with an award to the successful supplier from 1 January 2027 it is necessary to extend the existing suppliers contract to 31 December 2026.

Key NYC officers, including Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities Executive Member

MS Teams and emails

Stuart Clark, Head of Venues and Attractions stuart.clark@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI24>

3 Feb 2026

Executive

Review of the Public Convenience Service

Yes

To agree a series of measures to take forward the public convenience service and an agreed approach for the role of Parish and Town Councils in managing the current network

Parish/town councils in Jan-April 2025 alongside key stakeholders; disability action groups, chambers of commerce, Business Improvement Districts.

Individual meetings and drop-in sessions.

Steven Goddard, Public Conveniences Manager steve.goddard@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI25>

3 Feb 2026

Executive

Active North Yorkshire Membership & Pricing Review

Yes

To approve proposals for Active North Yorkshire’s membership and pricing review, effective from April 2026.

Previously taken to Overview & Scrutiny (01.12.25) Consultation with Active North Yorkshire Members Executive Member Legal, Finance, Climate & Equalities

Survey undertaken in October 2025, 4673 respondents Email and meetings

David Ashbridge, Operational Delivery Manager, Leisure David.ashbridge@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI26>

3 Feb 2026

Executive

Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account

Yes

To obtain approval from the Executive to acquire properties on for use for affordable housing to take into the Housing Revenue Account. The acquisition of these homes will increase the supply of social and affordable rented and shared ownership housing and will also form part of our aspiration to deliver 500 new Council homes over the next 5 years.

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing Corporate Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development Assistant Director for Housing Legal Finance Housing Needs service as they have confirmed the need in these locations Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties.

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI27>

3 Feb 2026

Executive

Outdoor Learning Service

Yes

To provide an update on the Outdoor Learning Service provision in North Yorkshire

Amanda Fielding, AD Education & Skills Amanda.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI28>

6 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Intermediate Care Beds Procurement

Yes

Decision to procure Intermediate Care beds across the county to deliver a fair and equitable Intermediate Care offer.

HASLT and other key stakeholders e.g. ICB

Meetings and correspondence

Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906

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<PI29>

10 Feb 2026

Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Open Framework for construction works above £1m

Yes

To undertake a procurement exercise to establish a PA2023 Open Framework (Works) that will deliver capital minor, and major build construction works of £1 Million and above.

Relevant officers – internal.

Internal communication, discussions and meetings as required.

Kirsty Gale, Principal Capital Programme Manager Kirsty.gale@northyorks.gov.uk - 01609 532062

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<PI30>

11 Feb 2026

Executive Member for Open to Business

National Visitor Levy Consultation – NYC Response

No

The purpose of this report is to inform the North Yorkshire Council response to the Government consultation on National Visitor Levy, which closes on 18 February 2026. The decision required will be to agree the content of the consultation response.

The Council is running an online survey between 04 Jan 26 – 26 Jan 2026 to seek views and feedback from North Yorkshire businesses and organisations involved in the visitor economy, on the Government’s consultation relating to a potential National Visitor Levy. The results of this survey will be analysed and will form part of the decision report.

The survey has been publicised to relevant stakeholders via a variety of methods including eg direct email, sector newsletters, social media. It has been distributed by other agencies and partners including the National Park Authorities, via Business North Yorkshire and through other stakeholder groups. We envisage having over 300 responses by the deadline.

Tony Watson, Head of Tourism tony.watson@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI31>

11 Feb 2026

Executive Member for Open to Business

Beadlam and Nawton Neighbourhood Area Designation

Yes

Following the consultation from Beadalm and Nawton Parish Councils submission of an Area Application to designate the combined entirety of both Parishes to become a neighbourhood area, we are seeking approval for the proposed neighbourhood area.

Executive Members Online public consultation, notified anyone on database. Legal, Finance, Climate and Equalities officers

Online public consultation 14th November 2025 to 12th January 2026. Contacted all consultees on database. North York Moors National Park Authority required to hold separate consultation. Email and Teams meetings

Rachael Balmer rachael.balmer@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI32>

13 Feb 2026

Full Council

To consider North Yorkshire Council's Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)

Yes

To consider the Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including the: Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators

Management Board Executive

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI33>

13 Feb 2026

Full Council

School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28

Yes

To provide information about proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2027-28. The decision will be to approve the proposed arrangements. The Council has a statutory duty to have determined the arrangements by 28 February 2026.

Consultation in respect of the proposed arrangements will be undertaken with: - • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Voluntary Aided and Free Schools, Academies and Foundation Trusts • Parents • Diocesan authorities • Neighbouring local authorities (13); and • Other stakeholders

Consultation documents will be published on the council’s website, with hard copies, including in alternative formats, available on request. Responses will be made via an online survey or in hard copy. Most of the consultees noted above will be contacted via email to advise of the consultation exercise and invited to make responses. Schools will be requested to display posters to promote the consultation exercise to parents and provide links to the website where further information will be available.

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI34>

13 Feb 2026

Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Grant acceptance for the Football Foundation Playzones Programme at Gallows Close, Scarborough

Yes

Chief Finance Officer (sub-delegated to the Assistant Director for Resources - Environment), to authorise the acceptance of the grant for the sum of £176,250 (to a maximum of £217, 074.75) from the Football Foundation to install a Playzone facility at Gallows Close, Scarborough.

User groups including those from the local community and sports clubs and associations

Through direct community engagement events and an online survey.

Jonathan Clubb, Head of Parks and Grounds Jonathan.clubb@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI35>

17 Feb 2026

Executive

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Yes

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI36>

17 Feb 2026

Executive

Council Pay Policy

Yes

Council pay policy to make recommendation to full council.

Management Board and Group Leaders.

Meetings and emails.

Trudy Forster, Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support trudy.forster@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI37>

17 Feb 2026

Executive

Loan Facility for Scarborough Athletic Football Club (SAFC)

Yes

To provide a loan facility and accompanying grant to SAFC. This is to provide financial support for SAFC who have incurred a significant loss of income as result of being unable to play of the Scarborough Sports Village (SSV) pitch for the 2025/26 season.

SAFC who have requested a loan facility be provided.

Direct discussions with members of the SAFC board

Jo Ireland, AD Culture, Arts & Leisure jo.ireland@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI38>

17 Feb 2026

Executive

High Needs Capital

Yes

To consider future specialist place planning in the county.

N/A

N/A

Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI39>

6 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Get York North Yorkshire Working Economic Activity Trailblazer Year 2 programme

Yes

The report will highlight the Year 1 progress on the North Yorkshire element of the GYNYW Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme and propose an outline of the programme for Year 2. Approval is required to support acceptance of a grant over £500,000 in order to deliver the programme.

Consultation has been completed with representatives across the following organisations: -NYC officers -Humber North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board -Voluntary and Community Organisations -YNY Combined Authority -City of York Council -Project participants

Consultation has been completed through: -Meetings -Workshop engagement -1:1s -Participants experience feedback

Angela Crossland, Head of Service Email: angela.crossland@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI40>

25 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Fees for in-house community care services 2026/27

Yes

To approve the proposed changes in fees and charges for in-house community care services, plus meals, transport, laundry and other services for 2026/27

Abigail Barron, AD Prevention & Service Development, Anton Hodge, AD Finance (HAS) Email: anton.hodge@northyorks.gov.uk.  Abigail.barron@northyorks.gov.uk Tel No: 01609 532141 & 01609 535371,

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<PI41>

25 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Fees payable for external providers of social care provision 2026/27

Yes

To approve fees and annual uplift level for 2026/2027

Independent Care Group

Direct negotiations via meetings and correspondence

Abigail Barron, AD Prevention & Service Development, Anton Hodge, AD Finance (HAS) Email: anton.hodge@northyorks.gov.uk and Abigail.barron@northyorks.gov.uk Tel No: 01609 532141 & 01609 535371,

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<PI42>

27 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Mayoral Active Travel Fund – Submission of schemes

Yes

To request authorisation to submit schemes to the Mayoral Active Travel Fund.

Corporate Director of Environment and the Executive Member for Highways and Transportation.

Email

Louise Neale LouiseAnne.Neale@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI43>

27 Feb 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Review of Temporary Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) Protocol

Yes

To undertake a review of the Council’s existing Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) Protocol and to consider the potential value and merits of Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs).

Internal

Maureen Wilson, Leadership Support Manager allan.mcveigh@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI44>

5 Mar 2026

Director of Public Health

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Dental Epidemiology Survey

Yes

Decision to be taken around the longer term procurement of the dental epidemiology survey.

Key stakeholders e.g. members of HNY Oral Health Steering Committee City of York council (as joint commissioners)

Meetings and correspondence

Gill Kelly, Consultant in Public Health Email: catherine.baker@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 07970 294826

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<PI45>

5 Mar 2026

Director of Public Health

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Procurement of e-cigarettes and associated products for Living Well Smokefree clients

Yes

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a procurement process to ensure continuity of the provision of e-vouchers for e-cigarettes and associated products to help people in North Yorkshire to quit smoking through the Living Well Smokefree service. The selected company will provide access to e-cigarettes and associated products via a voucher scheme for smokers who choose to adopt this method of quitting.

Scott Chapman, Service Manager Living Well Smokefree, Care and Support Email: scott.chapman@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535468

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<PI46>

11 Mar 2026

Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Learning and Development Strategy

Yes

To set out the proposed Learning and Development Strategy, which sets out how Learning and Development will support the achievement of the Housing Services’ strategic goals and contribute to effectiveness over the coming years. A decision is required regarding the adoption and implementation of the Strategy.

Housing Tenants Learning and Development

Tenant Voice Forum with involved tenants.

Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI47>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

Yes

The report is for the conversion of a number of properties owned by the Council, which are currently empty into temporary accommodation for homeless households.

Local member Property Services Housing Needs service, as they responsible for managing the properties and allocating the accommodation to homeless households Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties. Key officers including Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities Executive Member

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI48>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Development of new build properties in Gargrave

Yes

The report is for the redevelopment of a site in Gargrave, which was formerly an NYC Elderly Persons Home into an affordable housing scheme The redevelopment will require demolition of the existing structures and provision of 14 new affordable homes

Local member for Gargrave Health and Adult Services Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties. Legal Finance Climate Equalities

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or MS Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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<PI49>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Review of North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy

Yes

To consider consultation responses and implement the new North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy with or without amendments.

Trade and other interested parties.

Direct consultation with existing licence holders and via the Council's website.

Sharon Cousins, Licensing Manager sharon.cousins@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI49>

<PI50>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Whitby Cliff Lift

Yes

This report informs the Executive that the lift has remained out of service since 2022. It outlines the available options for addressing the issue and seeks approval to proceed with the recommended course of action. A replacement bus service has been in operation and will continue throughout 2025 to mitigate the impact of the lift closure. The report also requests approval for a capital budget allocation of £600,000 to undertake the necessary works.

There is no consultation proposed in relation to the decision to infill the cliff lift. A public consultation will take place over Summer 2025 into the provision of a free replacement bus service – not forming part of this decision.

Public consultation via website.

Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Email: chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI50>

<PI51>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

Yes

For Executive to consider the results of a consultation on the revision of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy and agree a final policy.

Hackney Carriage trade and users of Hackney Carriages, statutory agencies and any other interested party

A 12 week consultation was delivered with the trade, disability groups, general public and statutory agencies, public campaign to encourage all interested parties to comment and internal meetings.

Simon Fisher, Licensing and Procurment Manager, Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk or simon.fisher@northyorks.gov.uk,

</PI51>

<PI52>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing

Yes

To consider the results of a consultation on the adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing and agree a final policy.

Hackney Carriage trade, users of Hackney Carriages, statutory agencies and any other interested party

A 12 week week consultation was delivered with the trade, disability groups, general public and statutory agencies, public campaign to encourage all interested parties to comment and internal meetings.

Simon Fisher, Licensing and Procurment Manager, Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk or simon.fisher@northyorks.gov.uk,

</PI52>

<PI53>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Proposals for revised school organisation arrangements requested by several federated governing boards of primary schools in North Yorkshire

Yes

To detail the outcomes of the statutory consultations carried out by the council, on the revised school organisation arrangements proposed for several primary school federations within the county, and to ask the Executive Committee (or if there are no objections to the proposals, the Executive Member for Education Learning and Skills) to take a final decision on the proposals

Parents, Staff, Governors, Local Secondary Schools, Local Elected Members, Town and parish councils, MP and other local stakeholders.

The statutory proposals were published on the NYC website, in a local newspaper and placed on school gates. The representation period for the statutory proposals ran from 12 January to 6 February 2026. Representations could be made in writing to the Corporate Director- CYPS, or by email to schoolorganisation@northyorks.gov.uk by 6 February 2026

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI53>

<PI54>

17 Mar 2026

Executive

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Yes

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to enter into a Limited Liability Partnership to create a Housing Joint Venture Vehicle.

Housing and Leisure Overview

Presentation to Housing and Leisure Overview

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships Hannah.Heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI54>

<PI55>

17 Mar 2026 17 Mar 2026

Children and Young People's Service - Executive Members & Corporate Director Meetings Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

High Needs Budget 2026/27

Yes

To agree the High Needs Budget for 2026-27, setting out the financial pressures and funding available for expenditure that fall within the High Needs Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant.

No formal consultation undertaken although high needs funding and issues are regularly discussed at the North Yorkshire Schools Forum and North Yorkshire High Needs Funding Sub-Group.

Not Applicable

Howard Emmett Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel: 01609 532118 Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel: 01609 532118

</PI55>

<PI56>

17 Mar 2026

Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Executive Member for Children & Families

Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service Contract

Yes

The proposal to agree the process to identify disagreement resolution and mediation services across North Yorkshire

Providers

Request for information in January 2026

Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI56>

<PI57>

18 Mar 2026

Full Council

Local Transport Plan Approval

Yes

To recommend the draft Local Transport Plan for approval before being passed to the Mayoral Combined Authority for recommendation and approval

Executive Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Various committees, informal member working groups, public consultation and stakeholder engagement

Louise Neale louiseanne.neal@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI57>

<PI58>

18 Mar 2026

Full Council

To Consider the Consultation Results of the First Phase of the 2025/26 Community Governance Review and Approve Proposals for Stage 2 from S&G Committee

Yes

To present to Full Council for consideration the recommendations from Standards and Governance Committee of the 1st phase of the 2025/26 CGR, and the proposals for stage 2.

Electorate Parish Councils Division Members Exec Member MP’s

Surveys via the website Comms with parish councils Mail drop to electorate

Jennifer Norton, AD - Legal jennifer.norton@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI58>

<PI59>

18 Mar 2026

Full Council

Council Pay Policy

Yes

Council pay policy to make recommendation to full council.

Management Board and Group Leaders.

Meetings and emails

Trudy Forster, Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support trudy.forster@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI59>

<PI60>

27 Mar 2026

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Review of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting overnight motor caravan parking on various streets, including Sandsend, Scarborough and Cayton Bay

Yes

To report on the outcome of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) and seek approval to make parts of the ETRO permanent.

Local residents and traders, highway users and visitors/motor caravan users. Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee

Statutory consultation undertaken - report scheduled at Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee 28 November 2025.

Richard Marr helen.1.watson@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI60>

<PI61>

21 Apr 2026

Executive

Council Plan 2026-2030 - To make recommendation to Full Council

Yes

To consider and recommend to council the Council Plan for 2026-2030

Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee Management Board

Meetings

Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI61>

<PI62>

21 Apr 2026

Executive

North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy

Yes

To seek approval of a North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy

Stakeholder consultation held February/March 2025 to inform the strategy development work.

Survey/questionnaire completed by stakeholders. Draft strategy scheduled at Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee in 2026 prior to submission to Executive

Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI62>

<PI63>

21 Apr 2026

Executive

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Yes

Consideration of proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution for recommendation to full Council. Subject to any comments Members may have, to recommend the proposed amendments to the Constitution to full Council for approval.

Relevant NYC Officers and Members The Members’ Working Group on the Constitution

Correspondence and meetings

Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI63>

<PI64>

21 Apr 2026

Executive

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

Yes

The report will seek approval: 1.To agree final budget for delivery of the Scarborough Harbour West Pier Deliver. 2.To request approval of the NYC required funding. 3.To request approval to enter into a contract with construction contractor to deliver agreed works.

Community Development: Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism and Skills, Resources Environment: Harbours, Resources Legal and Democratic Services: Legal Resources: Property, Procurement and Commercial

Email and briefing

Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI64>

<PI65>

23 Apr 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources

Care & Support Hub (Harrogate locality)

Yes

The report would seek approval of a decision to accept and approve the business case to develop a Care & Support Hub in Harrogate and proceed with its development, The North Yorkshire Council-run Care & Support Hub would (if approved) provide specialist intermediate care as well as short and long-term specialist residential dementia care. The report will set out the business case for the development of the Harrogate Hub, request approval for funding to proceed with its procurement as well as the Council’s aspirations with regard to Carbon Net Zero opportunities for the care and support hub building.

Local stakeholders

Meetings and correspondence Partnership

Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906

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<PI66>

23 Apr 2026

Corporate Director of Resources

Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources

Care & Support Hub (Scarborough locality)

Yes

The report would seek approval of a decision to accept and approve the business case to develop a Care & Support Hub in Scarborough and proceed with its development, The North Yorkshire Council-run Care & Support Hub would (if approved) provide specialist intermediate care as well as short and long-term specialist residential dementia care. The report will set out the business case for the development of the Scarborough Hub, request approval for funding to proceed with its procurement as well as the Council’s aspirations with regard to Carbon Net Zero opportunities for the care and support hub building.

Local stakeholders

Meetings and correspondence Partnership

Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906

</PI66>

<PI67>

24 Apr 2026

Assistant Director - Regulatory Services, Registration, Bereavement & Coroners Service

North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

Yes

To seek approval to procure a contract with a provider for the provision of kennelling for stray dogs for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years.

Internal Gateway process

Internal Procurement Gateway process

Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI67>

<PI68>

8 May 2026

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract

Yes

To set out commissioning intentions and agree route to market for a long-term Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service.

Commissioning Partners in the NHS Humber and Yorkshire ICB, West Yorkshire ICB

Joanne Waldmeyer, Head of Service Development sarah.ianson@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 536498

</PI68>

<PI69>

12 May 2026

Executive

Place of Change Project, Scarborough

Yes

On 18 March 2025 NYC Executive approved that £4M be set aside to support the development of a ‘Place of Change’, a much-needed supported housing facility on the coast to help meet the needs of individuals with multiple and complex needs who have a history of rough sleeping. Decision is sought to proceed with the delivery of the Place of Change Supported Accommodation project.

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing Corporate Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development Assistant Director for Housing Legal Finance Climate Equalities Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties.

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams.

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI69>

<PI70>

12 May 2026

Executive

Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

Yes

Following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act (currently due October 2025) we will need to align our enforcement policy to ensure compliance. There are significant changes proposed which will affect tenants and landlords within communities across North Yorkshire.

As this is a legislative change consultation has been undertaken at government level, our policy will reflect the requirements set in the legislation.

Email, MS Teams and face-to-face meetings

Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI70>

<PI71>

20 May 2026

Full Council

Council Plan 2026-2030

Yes

To approve the Council Plan for 2026-2030

Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee Management Board Executive

Meetings

Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI71>

<PI72>

20 May 2026

Full Council

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

No

Consideration of proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution recommended by the Executive. Subject to any comments Members may have, to approve the proposed amendments to the Constitution.

Relevant NYC Officers and Members The Members’ Working Group on the Constitution The Executive

Correspondence and meetings

Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI72>

<PI73>

26 May 2026

Executive

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Yes

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI73>

<PI74>

16 Jun 2026

Executive

Tree and Woodland Policy

Yes

North Yorkshire Council has a legal duty and powers to manage the risk and to protect trees on the land that we manage. This should be reasonable and proportionate to balance the many benefits that trees and woodlands bring. Developing a county wide approach to policy will provide Officers, elected Members and all other stakeholders clarity on how this will be managed. The report will present the Tree and Woodland Policy for adoption.

Members of the Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise Overview Property Services, Risk and Insurance, Health

Engagement with the TEEE O

Helen Arnold, Tree and Woodland Manager Helen.arnold@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI74>

<PI75>

16 Jun 2026

Executive

Redeployment of land to the north and south of Crosshills Lane, Selby

Yes

To approve the proposed redeployment of the property

Executive members and Management Board at the informal Executive meeting held on 8 June 2021

Philip Cowan, Non-Operational Property Manager, NYCC Property Services Philip.Cowan@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI75>

<PI76>

18 Aug 2026

Executive

Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Yes

Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI76>

<PI77>

17 Nov 2026

Executive

Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Yes

Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

</PI77>

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Email: (daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk) Tel: 01609 533531.

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