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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17 April 2026 |
Last updated: |
17 April 2026 |
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Period covered by Plan: |
17 April 2026 to 30 April 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 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 Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager 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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this |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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31 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme 2027-2033
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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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31 Mar 2026
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Executive |
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Consideration of the acceptance of the delegation of certain transport functions from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North Yorkshire Council, for recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer for approval
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No |
Consideration of
the proposed delegation of certain transport functions by York and
North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North Yorkshire Council for
recommendation to the Chief Executive for consideration and
acceptance of the delegation under his delegated power in paragraph
5.7 of the Officers’ Delegation Scheme.
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Relevant NYC Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Michael Leah, Assistant Director - Environment and Transport michael.leah@northyorks.gov.uk |
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31 Mar 2026
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Acceptance of the delegation of certain transport functions from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North Yorkshire Council
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No |
Consideration and
acceptance of the proposed delegation of certain transport
functions by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North
Yorkshire Council, by the Chief Executive Officer under his
delegated power in paragraph 5.7 of the Officers’ Delegation
Scheme.
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Relevant NYC
Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Michael Leah, Assistant Director - Environment and Transport michael.leah@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 Apr 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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NYC-CD Emergency Accommodation
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Yes |
To seek approval for a new procurement
arrangement to support the booking of emergency accommodation. The
service is currently sourced on an ad hoc basis through various
online platforms and, in some cases, directly with accommodation
providers, with limited formal contractual arrangements in
place.
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Finance, legal and procurement |
This direct award is intended to cover a period of time to allow for a wider procurement to take place. As part of this wider project, all options will be properly considered, and appropriate market engagement will be considered to ensure the best route to market is identified. |
Kim Robertshaw, Head of Housing Needs Kim.robertshaw@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Apr 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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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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20 Apr 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
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Online Health procurement
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Yes |
Following the
sign-off of the Active North Yorkshire Membership and Pricing
Review on 3 February 2026, the service is seeking approval to
procure a digital online health and classes solution to support the
new membership packages.
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Executive
Member |
An RFI exercise has been completed to assess market options and supplier capabilities. Internal consultation has taken place with Public Health, Overview and Scrutiny, Management Board, and the Executive. In addition to internal consultation, ANY customers were engaged through a user survey on memberships. Feedback from all consultation activity has informed the recommended approach. |
Ben Walker, Commercial Development Manager, Active Leisure NY ben.walker@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 Apr 2026
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Assistant Director - Environment & Transport |
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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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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Health and Adult Services Provision 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 |
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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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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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Council Plan 2026-2030 - To make recommendation to Full Council
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Yes |
To consider and recommend to council the Council Plan for 2026-2030
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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
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Executive |
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Library Strategy Mid-Term Review
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Yes |
To seek approval to progress the Mid Term Review of the Library Strategy to Full Council for publication on the North Yorkshire Council website, and to seek approval to progress the proposed actions to support the National Year of Reading to Full Council.
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Corporate
Director, Community Development |
MS Teams meetings, executive member briefing and emails. |
Hazel Smith, Interim Head of Service for Libraries Hazel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Crisis & Resilience Fund
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Yes |
To seek approval from the Executive for North
Yorkshire Council to formally accept the Crisis and Resilience Fund
(CRF) grant from the Department for Works and Pensions for the
period 2026-2029.
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A Crisis and Resilience Fund Project Group comprises officers from Welfare & Benefits, Customer Services, Income Maximisation, Localities, Housing & Communications. This group reports into the Council’s Welfare & Inclusion Group. |
Ongoing liaison with Chair of NYC’s CRF Project Group and Welfare & Inclusion Group. Crisis & Resilience Fund Guidance |
Marcus Lee, Head of Welfare and Benefits Email: Marcus.Lee@northyorks.gov.uk or tel: 01653 638210 |
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21 Apr 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 |
Nigel Smith nigel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk |
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21 Apr 2026
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Executive |
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Bidding for Homes England funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme
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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.
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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 |
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22 Apr 2026
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Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial |
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North Yorkshire Council – Washroom Services – Procurement Gate 1 & 3 award process.
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Yes |
To seek approval to pursue an award of the North Yorkshire Council Washroom Services contract utilising Procurement Gateway 1 and 3 award process. Due to the value of the contract which is in excess of £500,000 key decision and publication on the forward plan is required
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Consultation has taken place with |
Consulted as part of the process for completing the gateway document - approval was sought to progress with the justification for award in advance of the document being submitted |
Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk |
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28 Apr 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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30 Apr 2026
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Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources |
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Sale of 54 York Place, Harrogate
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No |
To accept an offer received on 54 York Place, Harrogate, following a full marketing campaign by Align Property Partners.
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The members of the Property Management Group have already been consulted. |
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Glenn Levison, Senior Surveyor, Estates Management 01423 556372/glenn.levison@northyorks.gov.uk |
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1 May 2026
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Assistant Chief Executive - Local Engagement |
Executive Member for Corporate Services
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Unauthorised Camping (Wild / Fly Camping) and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026
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Yes |
To consider the results of consultation and determine whether to approve an Unauthorised Camping (Wild / Fly Camping) and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026.
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Relevant Ward Members |
Public
consultation in accord with statutory guidance. |
Drew Fussey, Environmental Enforcement Manager drew.fussey@northyorks.gov.uk/0300 131 2 131 |
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7 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Resources |
Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources
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Care & Support Hub (Scarborough locality)
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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,
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Local stakeholders |
Meetings and
correspondence |
Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906 |
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7 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Resources |
Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources
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Care & Support Hub (Harrogate locality)
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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,
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Local stakeholders |
Meetings and
correspondence |
Hannah Brown Email: Hannah.Brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 535906 |
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8 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract
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Yes |
To set out commissioning intentions and agree route to market for a long-term Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service.
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Commissioning Partners in the NHS Humber and Yorkshire ICB, West Yorkshire ICB |
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Joanne Waldmeyer, Head of Service Development sarah.ianson@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 536498 |
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8 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Shared Lives carer fees 2026/27
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Yes |
To approve the proposed changes in carer fees for Shared Lives for 2026/27.
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Shared Lives carers and PSS |
4-week consultation period via post, e-mail or in person meetings with carers. |
Joanne Waldmeyer, Head of Service Development joanne.waldmeyer@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Amendments to the Council’s Constitution
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Yes |
Consideration of
proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution for
recommendation to full Council.
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Relevant NYC
Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy
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Yes |
To seek approval to adopt the North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy
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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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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act
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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.
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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
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Executive |
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Introduction of a Civil Financial Penalties Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act
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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.
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As this is a legislative change consultation has been undertaken at government level, our policy will reflect the requirements set in the legislation. |
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Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Contribution for the Tour de Britain
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No |
To seek approval to fund hosting part of the Tour de Britain in North Yorkshire
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None. |
None. |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Review of Maximum Hackney Carriage Fares
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Yes |
To review the current maximum Hackney Carriage fares set by the Council and to agree proposals to be subject to consultation and statutory public notice.
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Hackney Carriage trade and users of Hackney Carriages |
Statutory public notice and email directly to the trade. |
Simon Fisher, Licensing and Procurment Manager, Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk, |
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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SECTION 75 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - in relation to the Targeted Healthy Child Service.
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Yes |
This report asks Executive to agree to consult on a new Section 75 agreement between North Yorkshire Council, NHS Humber North Yorkshire ICB and NHS West Yorkshire ICB for planning and delivering Community based emotional wellbeing support for Children and Young including in scope the Targeted Healthy Child Service. It further requests that the Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Service be given delegated authority for the final Section 75 sign off.
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The NHS and Local
Authorities Partnership Arrangements Regulations 2000 stipulate
that “the partners may not enter into any partnership
agreements [under Section 75 (s75) of the NHS Act |
A published online consultation. |
Emma Lonsdale Emma.Lonsdale@northyorks.gov.uk |
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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account
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Yes |
To obtain
approval from the Executive to acquire properties on for use for
affordable housing to take into the Housing Revenue Account.
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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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12 May 2026
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Executive |
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Outdoor Learning Service
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Yes |
To provide an update on the Outdoor Learning Service provision in North Yorkshire
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Amanda Fielding, AD Education & Skills Amanda.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 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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13 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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North Yorkshire Council – Safety & Compliance Assurance Auditing (HRA Properties)
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Yes |
The Housing
Standards Team to procure a contract for the Safety &
Compliance Assurance Auditing of all statutory and regulatory
compliance activities within North Yorkshire Council’s
domestic social housing stock (HRA).
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Corporate
Director, Community Development |
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Michael Woodhouse, Planned Works Team Leader Housing michael.woodhouse@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
Corporate Director of Community Development
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Virtual and In-Person Fitness Classes
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Yes |
To seek approval
for the procurement of a group exercise solution to support Active
North Yorkshire’s leisure and wellbeing services across 14
hubs. The solution will include:
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Councillor Simon
Myers |
An RFI exercise and supplier Discovery Day have been completed to assess market options and system capabilities. Internal consultation has taken place. Feedback from all consultation activity has informed the recommended approach. |
Ben Walker, Commercial Development Manager, Active Leisure NY ben.walker@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
Corporate Director of Community Development
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Gym and Cycle Equipment and Maintenance
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Yes |
To seek approval
for the procurement of gym and cycle equipment and associated
maintenance services to support Active North Yorkshire’s
leisure and wellbeing provision across 17 hubs. This includes
£3m FFE (Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment) investment into
new gym equipment as agreed at Cabinet in November 2025 alongside
the circa. £36m leisure investment planned at hubs in Selby,
Skipton, Whitby and Pickering.
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Councillor Simon
Myers |
An RFI exercise has been completed to assess market options and capabilities. Internal consultation has taken place. Feedback from all consultation activity has informed the recommended approach. |
Ben Walker, Commercial Development Manager, Active Leisure NY ben.walker@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Learning and Development Strategy
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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.
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Housing
Tenants |
Tenant Voice Forum with involved tenants. |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 2026
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Assistant Director - Housing |
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Procurement of Damp and Mould Surveys, Works, Mould Cleans and Auditing Services for Housing properties
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Yes |
The Housing
Service wish to procure four contracts for : -
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Assistant
Director, Housing |
Procurement and service discussions on requirements to meet better Awaabs Law. |
Donna Jobling donna.jobling@northyorks.gov.uk |
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13 May 2026
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Assistant Director - Resources (Environment) |
Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources, Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
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Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4
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Yes |
The report is for decision to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with MHCLG for the award of Local Authority Housing Funding Round 4.
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Executive Member
for Culture, Arts and Housing |
Emails and meetings |
John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk |
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19 May 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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Department for Education (DfE) Inclusive Early Years Fund 2026-27 – Funding Allocation Methodology to Early Years Providers
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Yes |
To consider the proposed funding allocation methodology for the DfE Inclusive Early Years Fund 2026-27 for early years’ providers for the 2026-27 financial year. To approve the recommendation in respect of the funding allocation methodology to be used for the allocation of the funding to early years providers operating within North Yorkshire
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The DfE conditions of grant for the Inclusive Early Years Fund 2026-27, published on 25 March 2026, do not require formal consultation to be undertaken with the Schools’ Forum or the early years sector. The conditions of grant require local authorities to communicate details of the local approach to distribution and indicative allocations to DfE and providers by 31 May 2026; this timescale does not allow for a formal consultation to be undertaken |
No formal consultation will be undertaken. |
Howard Emmett Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 May 2026
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Full Council |
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Council Plan 2026-2030
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Yes |
To approve the Council Plan for 2026-2030
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Corporate and
Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
Meetings |
Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 May 2026
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Full Council |
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Local Transport Plan Approval
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Yes |
To recommend the draft Local Transport Plan for approval before being passed to the Mayoral Combined Authority for recommendation and approval
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Executive |
Various committees, informal member working groups, public consultation and stakeholder engagement |
Louise Neale louiseanne.neal@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 May 2026
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Full Council |
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Amendments to the Council’s Constitution
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No |
Consideration of
proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution recommended
by the Executive.
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Relevant NYC
Officers and Members |
Correspondence and meetings |
Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 May 2026
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Full Council |
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Library Strategy Mid-Term Review
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Yes |
To seek approval to publish the Mid Term Review of the Library Strategy on the North Yorkshire Council website, and to approve the actions the Council will take to support the National Year of Reading.
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Corporate
Director, Community Development |
MS Teams meetings, executive member briefing and emails. |
Hazel Smith, Interim Head of Service for Libraries Hazel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk |
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20 May 2026
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Full Council |
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Annual Reports of Young People's Member Champion, Older People's Member Champion and Climate Change Member Champion
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No |
Annual Reports of Young People's Member Champion, Older People's Member Champion and Climate Change Member Champion
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Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Care and Independence Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee |
Meetings |
Daniel Harry, Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk |
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26 May 2026
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Executive |
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Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators
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Management Board |
Meetings |
Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk |
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26 May 2026
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Executive |
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Scarborough Pride in Place funding programme
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Yes |
The purpose of
this report is to seek Executive approval for North Yorkshire
Council (NYC), as the accountable body, to formally award the
allocated funding for the approved programme of projects selected
by the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board under the Pride in Place
programme for Scarborough. The report also sets out the proposed
approach for entering into grant funding agreements with any
applicable external organisations responsible for delivering these
projects and outlines the circumstances in which NYC may need to
provide front funding to enable project delivery within the first
year of the programme.
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Cllr Gareth Dadd
– Executive Member for Finance |
Meetings will be
arranged with the NYC Cabinet, as well as the Scarborough and
Whitby Area Constituency Committee. Member briefings will also be
held with the Executive Member for Open for Business and the
Executive Member for Finance. |
Kerry Levitt, Regeneration Projects Officer Kerry.levitt@northyorks.gov.uk |
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26 May 2026
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Executive |
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Whitby Maritime Hub – Fit out costs
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Yes |
To approve funding to enable the fit out of the Whitby Maritime training hub for the requirements of prospective tenants.
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Internal services have been consulted to
ensure all processes have been followed correctly principally
Legal, Finance, Procurement & Property. Member and senior
management consultees include: |
A member briefing will also be held with the Executive Member for Open for Business and the Executive Member for Finance.? |
Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk |
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27 May 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Review of Temporary Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) Protocol
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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).
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Internal |
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Allan McVeigh, Head of Network Strategy, Highways and Transportation allan.mcveigh@northyorks.gov.uk |
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9 Jun 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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Children and Young People’s Service - School term dates for the academic year 2027-2028
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Yes |
The school term
and holiday dates for the academic year 2027-2028 have been
consulted on.
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All head teachers of North Yorkshire schools, trade unions, teacher associations and local authorities across Yorkshire and the North East |
Via email to schoolorganisation@northyorks.gov.uk |
Lisa Herdman, Lead for Admissions, Education and Skills Lisa.Herdman@northyorks.gov.uk |
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10 Jun 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
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Consolidation of North Yorkshire Council’s in-house Lifeline service provision and fees
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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.
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Key officers
including Legal, Finance, Climate and Equalities |
Email and MS Teams |
Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk |
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10 Jun 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
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Provision of beach lifeguard services – direct award
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Yes |
This is a
re-procurement of an existing service, originally established in
2009 by Scarborough District Council as a rolling contract for the
provision of Beach Lifeguard Services.
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Key NYC officers,
including Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities |
MS Teams meetings and email |
Stuart Clark, Head of Venues and Attractions stuart.clark@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Jun 2026
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Executive (Scarborough) |
|
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.
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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
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Executive (Scarborough) |
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Children and Young Peoples Strategy
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Yes |
Approval of new Children and Young Peoples Strategy
|
Children, Young
People and their families who live in North Yorkshire |
Online
engagement |
El Mayhew, Corporate Director for Children and Young People’s Services el.mayhew@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
16 Jun 2026
|
Executive (Scarborough) |
|
North Yorkshire Local Plan Timetable
|
Yes |
Report will
detail the timetable for the preparation of the North Yorkshire
local Plan as required under the new plan making system. It will
detail the timetable for the key stages in the system as well as
the process for updating and publishing the timetable on the
monthly basis required by the local plan regulations.
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Executive
Members |
Consultation on the Timetable is not required as it sets out the timescales for preparing the Local Plan. |
Rachael Balmer rachael.balmer@northyorks.gov.uk |
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16 Jun 2026
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Executive (Scarborough) |
|
Updated Temporary Accommodation Business Case
|
Yes |
The purpose of the report is to review and update the business case for the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless households. The review is required in order to meet the on-going needs for temporary accommodation across North Yorkshire.
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Community Development Management Team |
No formal consultation is required as part of this report. Any specific schemes requiring formal consultation will be subject to their own business case. |
Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships Hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
16 Jun 2026
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Executive (Scarborough) |
|
Redeployment of land to the north and south of Crosshills Lane, Selby
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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 |
|
16 Jun 2026
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Executive (Scarborough) |
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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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25 Jun 2026
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Assistant Director - Regulation & Harbours |
|
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 |
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8 Jul 2026
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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.
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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 |
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8 Jul 2026
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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.
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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 |
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8 Jul 2026
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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 |
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14 Jul 2026
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Executive |
|
Community Transfer Policy
|
Yes |
To adopt the Community Transfer Policy – NB: is not part of the Council’s policy framework and does not require Full Council approval
|
Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive
Member for?Finance and Resources |
- Draft Policy Developed by a working group of
Officers (Property, Localities & Legal) and overseen by
Assistant Director Property, Procurement & Commercial and
Assistant Chief Executive Local Engagement |
Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk/01723383542 |
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15 Jul 2026
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Full Council |
|
Annual Report of the Police, Fire and Crime Panel 2025/26
|
Yes |
Approve the 2025/26 Annual Report of the Police, Fire and Crime Panel
|
Police, Fire and Crime Panel Members |
Police, Fire and Crime Panel - 23 April 2026 |
Diane Parsons, Principal Scrutiny Officer, Daniel Harry, Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk; diane.parsons@northyorks.gov.uk, |
|
15 Jul 2026
|
Full Council |
|
Children and Young Peoples Strategy
|
Yes |
Approval of new Children and Young Peoples Strategy
|
|
Online
engagement |
El Mayhew, Corporate Director for Children and Young People’s Services el.mayhew@northyorks.gov.uk |
|
15 Jul 2026
|
Full Council |
|
Annual Overview and Scrutiny Report 2025/26 - A review of the work of overview and scrutiny committees in 2025/26 and looking ahead to the work that will be undertaken in 2026/27
|
Yes |
Approve the annual report of the Council's six thematic overview and scrutiny committees
|
Scrutiny Board |
Email distribution of the final draft of the report to the Chairs of the Council's six thematic overview and scrutiny committees |
Diane Parsons, Principal Scrutiny Officer, Alice Fox, Daniel Harry, Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager alice.fox@northyorks.gov.uk; diane.parsons@northyorks.gov.uk; daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk, , |
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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 |
|
4 Aug 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
|
School Based Nursery Grant – Phase 3
|
Yes |
To request approval to apply for a DfE School Based Nursery Grant
|
N/A Grant request |
|
Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) Julia.Temple@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
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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.