FORWARD PLAN
The decisions likely to be taken by North Yorkshire Council in the following 12 months are set out below:
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Publication Date:
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6 March 2026 |
Last updated: |
6 March 2026 |
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Period covered by Plan: |
6 March 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
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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 an 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.
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FUTURE DECISIONS
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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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this |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) |
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13 Feb 2026
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Full Council |
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To consider North Yorkshire Council's Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
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Yes |
To consider the Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including the: Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators
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Management
Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 Feb 2026
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Full Council |
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School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28
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Yes |
To provide
information about proposed admission arrangements for Community and
Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2027-28.
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Consultation in respect of the proposed
arrangements will be undertaken with: - |
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. |
Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk |
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24 Feb 2026
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Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services |
Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills
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Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27
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Yes |
To recommend
charges for the 2206-27 Academic Year for the following: -
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Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Feb 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Managing our Environment
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North Yorkshire Council Review of Pest Control Fees 2026/2027
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Yes |
To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Pest Control Fees for 2026/2027
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No statutory consultation required. |
None |
Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Feb 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Managing our Environment
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North Yorkshire Council Review of Registration Service Fees 2026/2028
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Yes |
To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Registration Service fees for 2026/2028
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No statutory consultation required |
None |
Adrian Clarke adrian.clarke@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Feb 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Managing our Environment
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North Yorkshire Council Review of Regulatory Services Fees 2026/2027
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Yes |
To seek approval of the North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services fees for 2026/2027.
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No statutory consultation required |
None |
Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Feb 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Managing our Environment
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North Yorkshire Council Review of Bereavement Service Fees 2026/2027
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Yes |
To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Bereavement Service fees for 2026/27
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No statutory consultation required |
None |
Adrian Clarke adrian.clarke@northyorks.gov.uk |
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3 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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Proposed Changes to the Leasing Arrangements for Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Yes |
To approve proposed changes to the North Yorkshire Council leasing arrangements for local authority-maintained schools in order to comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting requirements.
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No formal consultation undertaken. |
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Howard Emmett Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk |
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5 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Open to Business |
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Neighbourhood Area Designation for Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish Council
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Yes |
North Yorkshire
Council must designate a neighbourhood area if it receives a valid
application and some or all of the area has not yet been designated
(Section 38A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
2004).
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Executive member and key officers |
Teams and email |
James Campbell, Principal Policy and Place Officer james.campbell@northyorks.gov.uk |
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5 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Open to Business |
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Council response to national consultation on draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
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No |
Agreement for the submission of comments, collated from officers across the council, on the national consultation on a new draft national planning policy framework
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Members and key officers |
Email and teams |
James Campbell, Principal Policy and Place Officer james.campbell@northyorks.gov.uk |
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5 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Fees for in-house community care services 2026/27
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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
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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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5 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Fees payable for external providers of social care provision 2026/27
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Yes |
To approve fees and annual uplift level for 2026/2027
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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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5 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Intermediate Care Beds Procurement
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Yes |
Decision to procure Intermediate Care beds across the county to deliver a fair and equitable Intermediate Care offer.
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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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5 Mar 2026
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Director of Public Health |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Procurement of e-cigarettes and associated products for Living Well Smokefree clients
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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.
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Scott Chapman, Service Manager Living Well Smokefree, Care and Support Email: scott.chapman@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535468 |
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9 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development)
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Procurement of the Management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across North Yorkshire
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Yes |
This report seeks
approval to procure a provider for the management of Gypsy, Roma
and Traveller (GRT) sites across North Yorkshire.
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A working group
has been established including officers from Property Services,
Housing and Community Safety. |
Direct contact, Teams meetings and email |
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
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9 Mar 2026
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Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support |
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Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Scheme procurement
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Yes |
The contract for
the provision of the shared cost AVC scheme for employees in the
Local Government Pension Scheme to further save towards their
retirement will expire on 2 May 2026. The Authority is looking to
re-procure a contract for the continued provision of this
scheme.
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Internal, relevant officers as appropriate including staff in Payroll and wider HR teams who support with administering and managing the Shared cost AVC Scheme. |
Internal communication as required. |
Anna Cowan, Principal HR Adviser, Pay, Policy and Reward anna.cowan@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Highways & Transportation Fees & Charges 2026/27
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Yes |
To confirm Highways
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None |
N/A |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Highways Capital Programme and Local Transport Grant Proposals
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Yes |
To:
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None |
N/A |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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North Yorkshire Council/NY Highways - Highway Officer Integration
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Yes |
To provide a detailed update on work relating to the proposed alternative operating model for duties currently undertaken by Highway Officers, Assistant Highway Officers and some Maintenance Managers in North Yorkshire Council’s (NYC’s) Highway Operations Area teams, and mechanical sweepers and to seek approval for implementation of new ways of delivering these services via NY Highways (NYH). The proposed alternative method of service delivery will contribute to the Council's wider transformation savings agenda.
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Internal meetings |
N/a |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Review of North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy
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Yes |
To consider consultation responses and implement the new North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy with or without amendments.
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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 |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Whitby Cliff Lift
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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.
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There is no
consultation proposed in relation to the decision to infill the
cliff lift. |
Public consultation via website. |
Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Email: chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy
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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.
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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, |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing
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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.
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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, |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Maltkiln Masterplan Framework
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Yes |
The New
Settlement (Maltkiln) Development Plan Document (DPD) sets a clear
and ambitious vision for Maltkiln and a policy framework to guide
how it is developed. The DPD, now adopted, will form part of the
Development Plan for the Harrogate District and will be used in the
determination of planning applications in the area.
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The draft
Masterplan Framework document has been developed in conjunction
with the council’s internal specialist officers (together
with Maltkiln promotor’s technical team). We have also
provided verbal updates to both Management Board and Cabinet
Members as the draft framework document has evolved. |
On-line Technical Stakeholder briefing session, in-person Local Community Group briefing session, local community drop-in event. For those unable to attend the drop in event, documentation was made available online to provide feedback. |
Natasha Durham, Planning Manager (Policy) natasha.durham@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Sprucing Up Scarborough – High Street Rental Auction Pilot
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Yes |
To outline new powers provided by the Government under the Levelling Up And Regeneration Act 2023, High Street Rental Auctions (HSRA), which will aid the Council in tackling persistent vacant properties in our High Streets. The report seeks decision to conduct a pilot in Scarborough, with scope to extend to other areas if it is proving effective and not impacting heavily on resources.
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Internally all relevant departments have been consulted and have inputted to the report. Externally, if consent is given to conduct the pilot, the wider community will be consulted on the area over which the powers will be applied. Consultations to date for Long Term Plan for Towns and Pride in Place show the top priority for local people and businesses is to see the condition of the town centre improved the HRSA powers directly support that objective. |
For the designation of the HSRA area we will consult through multiple channels utilising our website, social media channels, local stakeholder groups, direct mail and traditional local media channels. |
Mark Haynes, Business & Economy Project Manager Mark.haynes@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Harrogate Convention Centre – Studio 2 refurbishment works
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Yes |
Harrogate Convention Centre – Report to seek approval to additional funding for Studio 2 refurbishment works, approval of revised Business Plan and subsequent award of a construction contract.
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Relevant officers - internal. |
Internal communication, discussions and meetings as required. |
Vicki Dixon, AD Finance vicki.dixon@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Children and Young People's Service - Executive
Members & Corporate Director Meetings |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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High Needs Budget 2026/27
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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.
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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 |
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17 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services |
Executive Member for Children & Families
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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service Contract
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Yes |
The proposal to agree the process to identify disagreement resolution and mediation services across North Yorkshire
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Providers |
Request for information in January 2026 |
Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
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Targeted Mainstream Provisions (TMP)
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Yes |
Seek approval to
consult on proposals to add SEN Resource Base (known locally as
TMP) to the designation of the following schools:
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Parents, Staff, Governors, Local Elected Members, District Council, and other local stakeholders. |
Public
consultation April/May 2026. |
Lisa Cowley, Leadership Support Manager, Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk, |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
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Proposals for revised school organisation arrangements requested by several federated governing boards of primary schools in North Yorkshire
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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
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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 |
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17 Mar 2026
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Executive |
Corporate Director of Resources
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Property acquisition to support the Council’s asset rationalisation programme
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Yes |
Acquisition of property to support the Council’s asset rationalisation programme.
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Executive and local members |
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Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Mar 2026
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Full Council |
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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
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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.
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Electorate |
Surveys via the
website |
Jennifer Norton, AD - Legal jennifer.norton@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Mar 2026
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Full Council |
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Council Pay Policy
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Yes |
Council pay policy to make recommendation to full council.
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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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18 Mar 2026
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Assistant Director - Environmental Services & Climate Change |
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Remediation of Langbaurgh Ridge closed landfill site
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Yes |
The decision is required to undertake the procurement of a contract to remediate a collapsed mineshaft at the closed landfill site. The tender process is subject to Procurement Assurance Board approval and internal governance.
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N/A |
N/A |
Kerry Green, Contracts and Compliance Manager (Waste) caroline.sampson@northyorks.gov.uk; kerry.green@northyorks.gov.uk |
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23 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Foregill Bridge Demobilisation and other bridge works - Award of contract
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Yes |
To seek approval to award a combined contract for the demobilisation of Foregill Bridge, Arkengarthdale and other nearby retaining wall schemes (Skelton South, Side Bank Wood, Clapgate, Roebeck, Thornton Gill, Mirk Fell, Keld Heads Flue and West Stonesdale) using an NEC 4 ECC Option E contract through the CECF 2021 Lot 3 for the works provided
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N/a |
N/a |
Philip Richardson, Bridges Manager, Highways & Transportation philip.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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24 Mar 2026
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Shareholder Committee |
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Border to Coast Governance Arrangements
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No |
To approve updated governance documents of Border to Coast, which the Council is a minority shareholder of.
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None, other than the Corporate Director Resources. |
n/a |
Tom Morrison Email: tom.morrison@northyorks.gov.uk or 07788-454100 |
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27 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough
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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.
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Local
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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27 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Review of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting overnight motor caravan parking on various streets, including Sandsend, Scarborough and Cayton Bay
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Yes |
To report on the outcome of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) and seek approval to make parts of the ETRO permanent.
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Local residents
and traders, highway users and visitors/motor caravan users. |
Statutory consultation undertaken - report scheduled at Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee 28 November 2025. |
Richard Marr helen.1.watson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Mar 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
Corporate Director of Resources, Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources
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Acceptance of Grant funding for Brownfield Housing Fund Rounds 2 and 3 from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
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Yes |
To accept grant funding from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority from the Brownfield Housing Fund for 4 housing schemes, which will provide a total of 39 new affordable homes
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Local members
where the respective schemes are located |
Direct contact
with local members and internal services |
John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 Mar 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Bikeability Grant 2026 - 2027
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Yes |
To seek acceptance of the £181,433 grant offered from Active Travel England to fund Bikeability cycle training across the county for 2026 - 2027.
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Fiona Ancell fiona.ancell@northyorks.gov.uk |
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30 Mar 2026
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Assistant Director - Technology |
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Re Procurement of the Legal Case Management System
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Yes |
The purpose of
the report is to seek approval for the procurement of a legal case
management system (LCMS) for 2 years, with two optional 2-year
extensions (possibly 6 year contract), through an open tender
process and the provision of an increased budget to support an
increase in contract costs.
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The Legal Service area and Technology |
Project Board meetings |
Christopher Taylor, Corporate Systems Service Owner christopher.taylor@northyorks.gov.uk |
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8 Apr 2026
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Executive Member for Open to Business |
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Knaresborough Neighbourhood Development Plan: Report of Independent Examination
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Yes |
To?consider the Report of the Independent Examination of? Knaresborough? Neighbourhood Development?Plan?and agree a Decision Statement setting out whether the plan meets the basic conditions and other legal requirements and should proceed to?referendum.
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Consultation with internal NYC teams to
establish the following implications be included in the Executive
Member Report: |
Via email and face to face discussion as required with internal teams. |
Rachael Balmer rachael.balmer@northyorks.gov.uk |
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8 Apr 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Mutual Exchange Policy
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Yes |
To approve the Mutual Exchange Policy for North Yorkshire Council, which sets out a consistent and transparent county-wide approach to managing tenant mutual exchanges following local government reorganisation, ensuring compliance with statutory duties.
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Housing Management |
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal services and tenants. Housing Management and Legal Services will be consulted to review the draft policy, assess operational impacts, and ensure legal compliance. In addition, feedback will be gathered from tenants who have recently undertaken a mutual exchange, using short interviews or surveys to capture their experiences of the current process. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
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8 Apr 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Rent Setting Policy
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Yes |
To approve North Yorkshire Council’s Rent Setting Policy, which sets out a clear and transparent county-wide approach to setting the rent charged for its Social Rent, Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership properties as a landlord. The policy clarifies the statutory and regulatory obligations which the Council will follow and ensure that a fair and consistent approach is adopted across all housing management areas.
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Housing Management?? |
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal officers?and?tenants. Internal services will be consulted to review the draft?policy, assess operational impacts?and ensure compliance?with legislative requirements.?In addition, feedback will be gathered from tenants on the readability and clarity of the policy, as well as any decision points to which they can contribute. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
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10 Apr 2026
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Director of Public Health |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Dental Epidemiology Survey
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Yes |
Decision to be taken around the longer term procurement of the dental epidemiology survey.
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Key stakeholders
e.g. members of HNY Oral Health Steering Committee |
Meetings and correspondence |
Gill Kelly, Consultant in Public Health Email: catherine.baker@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 07970 294826 |
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10 Apr 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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Site and Event Security Provision
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Yes |
The purpose of this report it to seek approval from the Corporate Director of Community Development to reprocure North Yorkshire Council’s Site and Event Security provision. The current framework agreement is due to expire on 31 December 2026.
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Key NYC officers, including Finance, Legal, Climate, Equalities and Executive Member |
MS Teams meetings and email |
Stuart Clark, Head of Venues and Attractions stuart.clark@northyorks.gov.uk |
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14 Apr 2026
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Executive Member for Corporate Services |
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Unauthorised Camping and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026
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Yes |
To seek approval for the commencement of statutory consultation in respect of a proposed Unauthorised Camping and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026.
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Scarborough and
Whitby Area Committee |
Meetings |
Drew Fussey, Environmental Enforcement Manager drew.fussey@northyorks.gov.uk/01757 292151 |
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16 Apr 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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BT Payphones
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Yes |
BT have advised NYC that they intend to remove some more last at site payphones and kiosks within North Yorkshire. BT have placed 90 day Notices in further payphone kiosks across the authority. The Council has the opportunity to consider these payphones and kiosks and either to support BT with the removal or object to the removal.
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Parish, Town and
City Councils affected |
Email contact and MS Teams meetings |
Rachael Balmer rachael.balmer@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Review of the Public Convenience Service
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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
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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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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council
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Yes |
To approve in principle the transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council and to delegate the final decision to the Corporate Director Resources in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Resources
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Legal Team |
Consultation already taken place with Ripon City Council, details will be given in the report |
Sharon Hudson Sharon.hudson1@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Adult Day Services in Ryedale
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Yes |
To request approval from Executive on proposals for NYC Adult Day Services in Ryedale.
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Local stakeholders |
Stakeholder meetings |
Hannah Brown Email: hannah.brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 07970294814 |
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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
|
North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme 2027-2033
|
Yes |
To seek approval
to:
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Various key
stakeholders including Defra, Natural England Maritime and
Coastguard Agency. |
Regular meetings with regional partners, representation and direct reporting to national and regional coastal groups by email and on line at the North East Coastal Observatory website. |
Robin Siddle robin.siddle@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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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 |
Meetings |
Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk |
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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.
|
Relevant NYC
Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
|
Executive |
|
Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy
|
Yes |
To seek approval to adopt the North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy
|
Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise
Overview and Scrutiny Committee; |
The Council's website, via email and meetings |
Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 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.
|
Executive member
for Culture Arts and Housing |
Direct contact with relevant members and service areas |
John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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Assistant Director - Resources (Community Development) |
Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources, Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
|
Bidding for Homes England funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme for specific schemes
|
Yes |
The new Social
and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) is for the period 2026 to
2036 and will commence in April 2026 with bids invited from
February 2026 onwards.
|
Executive
Members |
On-going
communication and dialogue with Homes England on funding proposals
for schemes. |
John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer John.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
24 Apr 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 |
|
Allan McVeigh, Head of Network Strategy, Highways and Transportation allan.mcveigh@northyorks.gov.uk |
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8 May 2026
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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 |
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12 May 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 |
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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 |
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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.
|
Executive member
for Culture Arts and Housing |
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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12 May 2026
|
Executive |
|
Introduction of a Civil Penalties Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act
|
Yes |
Following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act we need to align our Civil Penalties Policy and 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. |
|
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
13 May 2026
|
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
|
Decant Policy
|
Yes |
To approve the Decant Policy for North Yorkshire Council, which establishes a consistent and transparent county-wide framework for the circumstances in which a decant may be required and the procedures to be followed in managing decants. The policy defines the criteria, decision making arrangements and operational processes that will ensure a fair and consistent approach across all housing areas following local government reorganisation.
|
Housing
Management |
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal services and tenants. Internal services will be consulted to review the draft Decant Policy, assess operational impacts and ensure compliance with landlord obligations. Tenant engagement will also be carried out, with the specific method to be confirmed. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
15 May 2026
|
Corporate Director of Resources |
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,
|
Local stakeholders |
Meetings and
correspondence |
Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906 |
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15 May 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,
|
Local stakeholders |
Meetings and
correspondence |
Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906 |
|
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 |
Meetings |
Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
20 May 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 |
Various committees, informal member working groups, public consultation and stakeholder engagement |
Louise Neale louiseanne.neal@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
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.
|
Relevant NYC
Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
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 |
|
10 Jun 2026
|
Corporate Director of Community Development |
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
|
Consolidation of North Yorkshire Council’s in-house Lifeline service provision and fees
|
Yes |
Approval sought to consolidate North Yorkshire Council’s in-house Lifeline service provision and charging arrangements across the county, replacing legacy area based models with a single, consistent and sustainable countywide service.
|
Key officers
including Legal, Finance, Climate and Equalities |
Email and MS Teams |
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
24 Jun 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 |
|
8 Jul 2026
|
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
|
Leasehold Policy
|
Yes |
To approve the Leasehold Policy for North Yorkshire Council, which sets out a consistent and transparent county-wide approach to the Council’s arrangements with leaseholders in its capacity as a landlord. The policy provides clarity of rights, responsibilities and statutory obligations to ensure fair and effective management of leasehold properties.
|
Housing
Management |
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal services and leaseholders. Internal services will be consulted to review the draft Leasehold Policy, assess operational impacts and ensure legal and statutory compliance. In addition, a focus group will be held with leaseholders to gather feedback on the policy and their experiences. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
8 Jul 2026
|
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
|
Shared Ownership Policy
|
Yes |
To approve the Shared Ownership Policy for North Yorkshire Council, which sets out a consistent and transparent county-wide approach to the Council’s arrangements with shared owners in its capacity as a landlord. The policy clarifies rights, responsibilities and statutory obligations, and the management of shared ownership homes, ensuring fair and effective service delivery following local government reorganisation.
|
Housing
Management |
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal services, elected members and shared owners. Internal services will be consulted to review the draft Shared Ownership Policy, assess operational impacts and ensure legal and statutory compliance. A focus group will be held with Shared Owners to gather feedback on the policy and their experiences. In addition, the Housing and Leisure Overview and Scrutiny Committee will review the draft policy. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
14 Jul 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 |
|
4 Aug 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. |
Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
4 Aug 2026
|
Executive |
|
Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery
|
Yes |
The report will
seek approval:
|
Community
Development: Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism and
Skills, Resources |
Email and briefing |
Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
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 |
|
24 Sep 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 |
|
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 |
|
1 Dec 2026
|
Executive |
|
Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025-26
|
No |
The Director of Public Health Annual Report is an independent report on the health of the local population. The Director of Public Health has a duty to write an annual report, whereas the local authority’s duty is to publish it. The focus of this year’s report is on the importance of ‘getting people moving more’ and how Public Health and partners are working to provide opportunities for and access to healthy movement. The Executive committee will be asked to consider and note the report.
|
The report includes reflections on engagement
already undertaken with a wide range of stakeholder groups. |
Meetings and correspondence |
Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health Email: louise.wallace@northyorks.gov.uk |
Should you wish to make representation as to the matter being discussed in public please contact Daniel Harry
Email: (daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk) Tel: 01609 533531.