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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31 July 2026 |
Last updated: |
31 July 2026 |
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Period covered by Plan: |
31 July 2026 to 31 July 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 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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this |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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22 Jul 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Update of Highway Asset Management Strategy and Policy
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Yes |
To approve the update of North Yorkshire Council's Highway Asset Management Strategy and Policy.
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Internal - Executive Member and NYC officers |
via email |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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3 Aug 2026
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Corporate Director of Resources |
Corporate Director of Environment
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Application for grant funding from the DfT Structures Fund
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Yes |
To submit an application to the Department for Transport (DfT) Structures Fund for grant funding of between £25 million and £50 million to support the replacement of the A19 Selby Toll Swing Bridge and mechanical and electrical refurbishment works to the A63 Ouse Swing Bridge and to authorise officers to finalise and submit the funding application on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.
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N/A |
N/A |
Philip Richardson, Bridges Manager, Highways & Transportation Philip.Richardson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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4 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Woodlands Crematorium Cremator Project
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Yes |
Request appropriate capital funding to replace, like for like, the existing gas cremators at the Council’s Woodlands Crematorium
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Cremator replacement project – Local Funeral Directors and Ward Councillors |
Cremator replacement project – communications ahead of the start date for the construction phase to replace the existing cremators for operational purposes. |
Jonathan Bramley, Bereavement Projects Manager jonathan.bramely@northyorks.gov.uk / 01723 232506 |
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4 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy
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Yes |
To seek approval of a North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy
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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 |
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4 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Adult Day Services in Ryedale
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Yes |
To consider the findings of the public consultation following the meeting of the Executive of 21 April 2026, and to seek Executive approval of the recommendations, following the consultation, for the future provision of adult day services in the Malton Area.
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People using the
service and their families. |
Meetings with
families of those using the service |
Hannah Brown Email: hannah.brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 07970294814 |
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4 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Targeted Mainstream Provisions (TMP) - Significant change
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Yes |
To approve:
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Parents, Staff, Governors, Local Elected Members, District Council, and other local stakeholders. |
Public
consultation carried out from 25 March to 15 May 2026. |
Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk |
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4 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Acquisition of properties to address housing need as per the Council’s Housing Revenue Account Business Plan
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Yes |
To obtain
approval from the Executive to acquire properties across various
localities for use as affordable housing to meet housing
need.
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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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14 Aug 2026
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Director of Public Health |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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0-19 Healthy Child Section 75 Extension
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Yes |
The report seeks
to gain support from Health and Adult Services Executive that the
Director of Public Health in consultation with the Executive Member
for Health and Adult Services approves
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Children and
Young People Service Leadership Team |
Meetings and correspondence |
Emma Lonsdale Email: emma.lonsdale@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No:01609 535770 |
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18 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators
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Management Board |
Meetings |
Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources anton.hodge@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Procurement of a Development Partner
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No |
To initiate the procurement process for the selection of a development partner.
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Kathryn Daly, Assistant Director for Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism, Skills and Planning, Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk/kathryn.daly@northyorks.gov.uk, |
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18 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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Planning of School Places – Basic Need Programme 2026-27
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Yes |
To brief the Executive on the progress of the 2022-25 Basic Need programme and to seek approval for further investments in 2026-27
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N/A |
N/A |
Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) Jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Aug 2026
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Executive |
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2026-2027 Schools Capital Programme
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Yes |
The report will seek the approval of the Executive in respect of proposals for a programme of works to be undertaken in Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools and to be funded from the Council’s 2026-2027 capital allocation
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Schools' Forum |
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Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) 01609 534076 |
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18 Aug 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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18 Aug 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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2027-28 Dedicated Schools Grant – Funding Consultation Approval Request
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Yes |
To request approval to consult early years’ providers, mainstream schools and academies and special schools and academies within North Yorkshire on early years’, mainstream school and special school funding proposals for the 2027-28 financial year.
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Early years’ providers, mainstream schools and academies and special schools and academies within North Yorkshire |
Consultation
document with e-response link e-mailed to consultees within North
Yorkshire |
Howard Emmett 01609 532118 |
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18 Aug 2026
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Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services |
Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills
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Music Service Fees 2026/2027
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Yes |
To approve fees paid by parents for their children’s instrumental music tuition for the academic year 2026/2027
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Louise Wilson, Senior Education Advisor louise.wilson@northyorks.gov.uk |
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26 Aug 2026
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Executive Member for Managing our Environment |
Corporate Director of Environment
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Update of Household Recycling and Waste Collection Guidance
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Yes |
To approve updates to the adopted of Household Recycling and Waste Collection Guidance document relating to clinical waste collection and mini recycling centres in the Malton locality.
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Internal
consultation with senior officers will take place in conjunction
with the report’s preparation. |
The Corporate Director of Environment and the Executive Member for Managing our Environment will be briefed on the proposals |
Aimi Brookes, Service Development Manager, Waste Management, Peter Jeffreys, Head of Service - Waste aimi.brookes1@northyorks.gov.uk; peter.jeffreys@northyorks.gov.uk, |
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26 Aug 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Procurement of Highways Asset Data Collection System
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Yes |
To approve the
procurement of a contract for the supply of carriageway and highway
asset surveying (system and/or service) with an estimated spend of
£250K per year or £1m over the life of the four-year
contract.
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Executive Member - Highways and Transportation |
via email |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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26 Aug 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Annual Winter Gritting Route Requests and Proposed Changes in advance of 2026-27 Season
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Yes |
Consideration of requests for additions, deletions or other amendments to the winter gritting routes.
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Members of the public, parish councillors and councillors. |
Annual review of any requests received via email, letter, etc. |
Nigel Smith nigel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk |
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1 Sep 2026
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Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills |
Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
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School Based Nursery Grant – Phase 3
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Yes |
To request approval to apply for a DfE School Based Nursery Grant
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N/A Grant request |
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Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) Julia.Temple@northyorks.gov.uk |
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9 Sep 2026
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Corporate Director of Community Development |
Corporate Director of Community Development
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Housing Standards Compliance, Capital and Contracts
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Yes |
The Housing
Standards Team to procure a contract for the servicing, maintenance
and repairs of North Yorkshire Council’s stock of septic
tanks and pumping stations. These are located through out the
district serving both local authority and owner-occupied properties
to effectively manage the treatment and transfer of effluent
waste.
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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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9 Sep 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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9 Sep 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
Corporate Director of Community Development
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Grounds Maintenance Policy
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Yes |
To seek approval for the adoption of the Grounds Maintenance Policy, which sets out a clear, consistent and transparent framework for how North Yorkshire Council Landlord Services plans, delivers and oversees grounds maintenance across Council managed housing land.
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Housing |
Consultation has been undertaken through a formal scrutiny review led by the Housing |
Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk |
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9 Sep 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Shared Ownership Policy
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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.
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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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9 Sep 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Leasehold Policy
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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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9 Sep 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Grounds Maintenance Scrutiny Review Final Report
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No |
To present the findings from the Housing & Leisure Overview & Scrutiny Committee review on Grounds Maintenance and present the review recommendatuons for approval
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Council Tenants |
Surveys and meetings with tenant panel members |
Melanie Carr, Senior Scrutiny Officer melanie.carr1@northyorks.gov.uk |
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9 Sep 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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10 Sep 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Dementia Support and Advice Service – contract extension
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Yes |
To approve the final extension of the Dementia Support and Advice Service contract for a two-year period commencing on 1 April 2027.
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In consultation
with the contract holder. |
Meetings and correspondence |
Natalie Smith, Head of Service HAS Planning, Public Health Team Natalie.Smith@northyorks.gov.uk / 01609 797030 |
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10 Sep 2026
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Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services |
Executive Member for Health & Adult Services
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Recommissioning of Stay Healthy, Independent and Connected grant programme
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Yes |
To approve the recommissioning of Staying Healthy, Independent and Connected grant programme, from 1 April 2027
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In consultation
with the current grant holders. |
Meetings and correspondence |
Natalie Smith, Head of Service HAS Planning, Public Health Team Natalie.Smith@northyorks.gov.uk / 01609 797030 |
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15 Sep 2026
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Executive |
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Updated Temporary Accommodation Business Case
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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 |
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15 Sep 2026
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Executive |
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2027/2028
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Yes |
The report seeks
approval from the Executive for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme
for 2027/2028.
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The Council proposes to consult with major preceptors and other persons or organisations likely to have an interest in the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. |
A public consultation will be undertaken on any proposed changes to the 2027/2028 Council Tax Reduction Scheme to ensure that residents, particularly those who may be affected by any proposals, have the opportunity to review and comment on the changes. The consultation will seek to gather views on the potential impact of the proposals and inform the decision-making process. In addition, key stakeholders and partner organisations, will be consulted to obtain specialist insight and feedback. The outcomes of the consultation exercise will be fully considered before any final recommendations are presented for approval. |
Marcus Lee, Head of Welfare and Benefits marcus.lee@northyorks.gov.uk/01653 638210 |
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15 Sep 2026
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Executive |
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Catterick Garrison Community Town Centre Regeneration Project : Operator model options for Catterick Community and Enterprise Building
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Yes |
This report seeks
Executive approval to adopt an in-house management model for the
operation of the Catterick Community and Enterprise (CCE) Building,
to be delivered by North Yorkshire Council (NYC). The operation of
the CCE Building will require an ongoing subsidy from NYC.
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Key Elected
members |
Briefing notes, reports and Teams meetings |
Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk |
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15 Sep 2026
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Executive |
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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
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Executive members and Management Board at the informal Executive meeting held on 8 June 2021 |
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Philip Cowan, Non-Operational Property Manager, NYCC Property Services Philip.Cowan@northyorks.gov.uk |
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15 Sep 2026
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Executive |
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Procurement of a new Housing Management System to replace various separate systems
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Yes |
The decision is required to procure and implement a new Housing Management System to replace the existing three tenancy systems and one asset and repairs system.
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Executive
Member |
MS Teams and email |
Carl Doolan, Housing Services Manager carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk |
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24 Sep 2026
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Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial |
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Open Framework for construction works above £1m
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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.
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Relevant officers – internal. |
Internal communication, discussions and meetings as required. |
Kirsty Gale, Principal Capital Programme Manager Kirsty.gale@northyorks.gov.uk - 01609 532062 |
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6 Oct 2026
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Executive |
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Children and Young Peoples Strategy
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Yes |
Approval of new Children and Young Peoples Strategy
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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 |
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6 Oct 2026
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Executive |
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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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6 Oct 2026
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Executive |
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Scarborough Harbour West Pier Regeneration Scheme
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Yes |
Request for approval for additional funding required to deliver the West Pier Regeneration Project
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Stakeholder consultation regarding the project has already taken place. This report is to seek additional funding to cover the increase in cost since the decision by the former Scarborough Borough Council to proceed with the development. |
Consultation on the project has taken place by way of meetings and site visits and further information is being provided through a project specific communications plan. |
Callum McKeon, Assistant Director - Regulation and Harbours Callum.mckeon@northyorks.gov.uk |
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14 Oct 2026
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Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing |
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Decant Policy
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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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27 Oct 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/01609 532458 |
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28 Oct 2026
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Corporate Director of Environment |
Executive Member for Highways & Transportation
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Agreeing Schemes to be included in the Highway Capital Forward Programme
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Yes |
To approve
headline allocations of highway maintenance capital funding for
2027/28 and
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Internal - Executive Member for Highways and Transportation and NYC officers |
via email |
James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management james.gilroy@northyorks.gov.uk |
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17 Nov 2026
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Executive |
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Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report
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Yes |
Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators
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Management Board |
Meetings |
Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources anton.hodge@northyorks.gov.uk |
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18 Nov 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/01609 532458 |
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18 Nov 2026
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Full Council |
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Children and Young Peoples Strategy
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Yes |
Approval of new Children and Young Peoples Strategy
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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 |
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1 Dec 2026
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Executive |
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Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025-26
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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.
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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 |
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23 Feb 2027
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Executive |
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Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget report
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Yes |
Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators
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Management Board |
Meetings |
Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources
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9 Mar 2027
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Executive |
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Whitby Cemetery expansion project
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Yes |
Request appropriate capital funding to Expand the existing cemetery provision at one of the Council’s existing sites in Whitby, which will shortly reach full capacity.
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Expansion of this existing cemetery site will require consultation with a range of stakeholders such as residents, Ward Councillors, the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, etc… |
Expansion of cemetery sites require full planning permission so a comprehensive range of local and statutory consultees must be consulted with. |
Jonathan Bramley, Bereavement Projects Manager Jonathan.bramley@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.