FORWARD PLAN

 

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

 

Publication Date:

 

18 December 2023

Last updated:

18 December 2023

Period covered by Plan:

31 December 2024

 

 

 

 

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.

 


 

FUTURE DECISIONS

 

Likely Date of Decision

**Decision Taker

In Consultation with (Executive Member or Corporate Director)

Description of Matter – including if the report contains any exempt information and the reasons why

Key Decision

 

YES/NO

Decision Required

Consultees

(i.e. the principal groups to be consulted)

Consultation Process

(i.e. the means by which any such consultation is to be undertaken)

Contact details for making representations

(Tel: 0845 034 9494)

unless specified otherwise)

Relevant documents already submitted to Decision Taker

 

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Revenue Budget 2024/25 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council

 

Yes

To consider and recommend to Council the Revenue Budget for 2024/25 and the
Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
including the:
• Revenue Plan
• Capital Plan
• Treasury Management
• Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Budget consultation process

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources

gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

Revenue Budget 2024/25 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Council Plan 2024- 2028

 

Yes

To consider and recommend to council the Council Plan for 2024-2028

 

Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Management Board

Meetings

Simon Moss, Strategy & Performance Team Leader

simon.moss@northyorks.gov.uk

Council Plan 2024- 2028

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Proposed Selective Licensing scheme in Scarborough

 

Yes

To report on the findings of the consultation on the proposed Selective Licensing scheme for private rented properties in parts of Scarborough and subject to these findings, recommend the designation of a Selective Licensing scheme within parts of the Castle, Northstead and Falsgrave and Stepney divisions within Scarborough.

 

The consultation on the proposal to introduce a Selective Licensing scheme was with residents within the proposed area, private landlords and agents with properties in the proposed area and all relevant stakeholders

By means of both a paper and on-line survey to residents and landlords.
Community-in drop sessions for residents and landlords
Stakeholder meeting and meetings with individual stakeholders

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer

john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

Proposed Selective Licensing scheme in Scarborough

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Allocations scheme for the provision of social housing – approval of the proposed North Yorkshire Council allocations policy for social housing following public consultation

 

Yes

To seek approval to adopt the revised Housing allocations policy for social housing.

 

•All NYC tenants  
•All applicants on the Harrogate locality housing register who are not already tenants of NYC

•All applicants of the North Yorkshire Home Choice allocation scheme (the draft allocation policy will serve as both the policy for NYC and the North Yorkshire Home Choice partnership)
•Relevant Executive Member, officers and stakeholders

•Primarily through an online survey with the option of a paper version for those who require this
•A more detailed programme of events will be carried out in the Harrogate locality in recognition of the fact the new council proposes to adopt the system of choice-based lettings for the allocation of social housing
•Meeting of the Executive 23 January 2024c

Carl Doolan, Housing Services Manager

carl.doolan@northyorks.gov.uk

Allocations scheme for the provision of social housing – approval of the proposed North Yorkshire Council allocations policy for social housing following public consultation

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Admission Arrangements 2025/2026

 

Yes

To report on the consultation response to the proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2025/2026, and to seek Executive approval to recommend the proposed arrangements to the Council for determination.

Statutory consultation – public and schools

Posted on Council website and emailed to primary & secondary schools and other stakeholders including diocesan directors for education and neighbouring authorities. Dates of consultation 27th October 2023 to 15th December 2023.

Lisa Herdman, Lead for Admissions, Education and Skills

lisa.herdman@northyorks.gov.uk

Admission Arrsngements 2025/2026

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Director of Public Health Annual Report

 

No

The Executive are being asked to consider and note the annual report on the health of the people in the area of the local authority’.

Key groups engaged with included children, young adults, families and professionals working with children and families.

Growing up in North Yorkshire survey 2022 - analysis
Qualitative engagement with individuals and small groups

Shanna Carrell, Equalities Manager

shanna.carrell@northyorks.gov.uk 01609532992

Director of Public Health Annual Report

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Approval of criteria and fee for entry on to the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding register

 

Yes

To consider responses to the consultation on the proposed criteria and fee for entry onto the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding register and adopt the measures set out in the report.
To delegate authority to the Executive Mbr for Open for Business to consider and approve any future amendments to the current restrictions and/or fees.

All existing persons or groups on the former district’s registers were consulted as were all town and parish councils across North Yorkshire.

As above. Consultation has already taken place prior to this report being brought before Executive.

Steve Wilson, Planning Policy and Conservation Manager

steve.wilson1@northyorks.gov.uk

Approval of criteria and fee for entry on to the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding register

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Fountains Earth, Lofthouse, Church of England Endowed VC Primary School – School Closure Proposal

 

Yes

Decision whether or not to publish statutory proposals and notices for the closure of Fountains Earth, Lofthouse CE Endowed Primary School with effect from 31 March 2024.

 

Parents, Staff, Governors, Local Elected Members, Parish Council, Diocese Board, MP and other local stakeholders.

Consultation ran from 17/11 - 22/12 2023. Consultation document issued to consultees and available on NYC website.
If approved statutory proposals would be published on NYC website, in a local newspaper and placed on the school gate. Statutory proposals representation period would be from 1 February to 29 February 2024.

Andrew Dixon, Strategic Planning Manager, Education & Skills

Andrew.Dixon@northyorks.gov.uk

Fountains Earth, Lofthouse, Church of England Endowed VC Primary School – School Closure Proposal

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Second Homes Council Tax Premium

 

Yes

To consider the introduction of a premium as previously approved by Council in principle in February 2023

N/A

 

Louise Heaps

sherri.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

Second Homes Council Tax Premium

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23 Jan 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Development of temporary accommodation and housing options for the homeless

 

Yes

To inform Members of the current situation regarding the need for temporary accommodation and the housing options for the homeless in North Yorkshire.
To agree a capital budget and delegate authority to provide additional accommodation to meet this need.

Community Development: Housing, Resources
Legal and Democratic Services: Legal
Resources: Property, Procurement and Commercial

Email and briefing

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

Development of temporary accommodation and housing options for the homeless

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Review of Car Park Tariff 2024

 

Yes

To consider the outcome of a review of existing parking tariffs across the county.

 

N/a

N/a

Head of Parking Services

steve.brown1@northyorks.gov.uk

Review of Car Park Tariff 2024

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Housing Assistance and Disabled Adaptations Policy

 

Yes

Due to the variations in approach towards the method of delivery of the disabled facilities grant, there were also To outline how the policy seeks to draw together an interpretation of the mandatory elements of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) legislation and the discretionary elements of the RRO into a single published document. The report will set out the key recommendations for the policy and seek agreement to adopt the North Yorkshire Housing Assistance and Disabled Facilities Grant Policy for the new authority.

Health

A draft policy was submitted to the LGR Housing board post vesting day. As part of the LGR work, consultation had taken place with representatives from the LGR Housing work stream. A further task

Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal

lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

Housing Assistance and Disabled Adaptations Policy

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Managing Adult Social Care Pressures

 

Yes

To update Members on actions being taken to address adult social care waiting times and workforce pressures and to set out the evaluation of the Ethical Decision-Making Framework that was put in place in January 2022

 

 

Richard Webb, Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

richard.webb@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

North Yorkshire Council Local Development Scheme 2024

 

Yes

To seek approval to bring into effect the North Yorkshire Council Local Development Scheme 2024 as required by Section 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 as amended. The LDS sets out the key milestones for preparing development plan document.

 

Executive Member Open to Business
Development Plans Committee
Executive

Correspondence and meetings

Linda Marfitt, Acting Head of Place-shaping and Economic Growth

linda.martfitt@northyorks.gov.uk

North Yorkshire Council Local Development Scheme 2024

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Selby District Local Plan - Revised Regulation 19 (Publication version) draft plan for public consultation

 

Yes

To seek approval to consult on a revised Publication Local Plan for the former Selby district area to fulfil the requirements of Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

 

Executive Mbr Open to Business,
Management Board,
Selby and Ainsty Area Committee
Development Plans Committee
Executive
Full Council

Correspondence and meetings

Caroline Skelly, Planning Policy Manager

caroline.skelly@northyorks.gov.uk

Selby District Local Plan - Revised Regulation 19 (Publication version) draft plan for public consultation

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Housing Enforcement Policy

 

Yes

The report will set out the detail of the proposed NYC housing enforcement policy, which is required in order for us to deliver our statutory duties in relation to housing standards in the private sector.

 

As this is based on statutory legislation, consultation has been undertaken in house with environmental health and enforcement officers across the legacy council areas who deliver the service, in addition to other environmental health colleagues regionally and nationally.

Consultation was undertaken initially as part of the LGR work streams.

The policy has been developed based on the good practice of other authorities, through information sharing at regional and national meetings.
A housing enforcement workshop for all staff delivering housing enforcement.

Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal

lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

Housing Enforcement Policy

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Acquisition of Property to Meet Identified Need

 

Yes

To work with Children and Young Peoples Services to provide accommodation to meet an identified need for temporary/move on accommodation.

To agree a capital budget and delegated authority in order to acquire property to meet this need.

 

Community Development Housing, Resources
Legal and Democratic Services: Legal
Resources: Property, Procurement & Commercial
Children and Young Peoples Service: Children and Families

 

Email and briefing

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

Acquisition of Property to Meet Identified Need

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Provision of accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children & move on accommodation for looked after children

 

Yes

To work with Children and Young Peoples Services to provide accommodation to meet the needs of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and move on accommodation for existing placements.
To agree a capital budget and delegated authority in order to provide additional accommodation across the County to meet this need.

 

Community Development: Housing, Resources
Legal and Democratic Services: Legal
Resources: Property, Procurement & Commercial
Children and Young Peoples Service: Children and Families

Email and briefing

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

Provision of accommodation for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children & move on accommodation for looked after children

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6 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Scarborough Harbour West Pier

 

Yes

The report will seek approval:
1. Confirm the allocation From the Scarborough Local Investment Fund
2. To set the budget for the Works for the redevelopment of Scarborough Harbour West Pier
3. Approves entry into contract for selected developer the Scarborough Harbour West Pier

 

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

Email and briefing

Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager

helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk

Scarborough Harbour West Pier

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20 Feb 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

 

Yes

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

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources

gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

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19 Mar 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Future arrangements for the Harrogate and Rural Alliance

 

Yes

To seek approval for the continuation of the Harrogate and Rural Alliance. To approve the updated operating model. To agree the proposed legal agreement (S113) and the updated partnership agreement.

NHS Commissioners and Providers

Correspondence, meetings and Council website

Chris Watson

chris.watson@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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19 Mar 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029

 

Yes

To seek approval from the Executive to adopt the Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029.

 

key partners & stakeholders, Registered Providers, Government agencies (such as Homes England) the Council’s tenants and residents, and other key Council services

A broad consultation from 2/10/23 – 11/12/23.

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029

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19 Mar 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Department for Education (DfE) Grant - Financial Support for Local Authorities Supporting Maintained Schools in Financial Difficulty

 

Yes

• Local Authority acceptance of the Department for Education (DfE) Grant funding of £972,188 in respect of Financial Support for Local Authorities Supporting Maintained Schools in Financial Difficulty.
• To approve the allocation of the grant funding to a number of local authority-maintained schools that are deemed to meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by the local authority, for the award of the grant funding.

 

No formal consultation process is required by the DfE on the utilisation of the grant however the local authority will proactively engage with relevant stakeholders in determining the allocation of the grant funding to individual local authority-maintained schools.

Howard Emmett

howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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19 Mar 2024

 

Executive

 

 

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

 

Yes

To approve the proposed redeployment of the property

 

Executive Mbrs and Management Board at the informal Executive meeting held on 08/06/21

 

Philip Cowan, Non-Operational Property Manager, NYCC Property Services

Philip.Cowan@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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16 Apr 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Annual Review of Member Champions

 

No

Annual Review of Member Champions

 

Leader

Emails

Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

daniel.harry@northyorks.gov.uk

Annual Review of Member Champions

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16 Apr 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Proposed extra care housing scheme

 

Yes

To approve funding to support the development of an extra care housing scheme in Whitby. To review the proposed scheme and outcome of the procurement.

 

 

Head of Housing Marketing Development (Commissioning), Health and Adult Services

michael.rudd@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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15 May 2024

 

Full Council

 

 

Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029

 

Yes

To seek approval from Full Council to adopt the Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029.

 

key partners & stakeholders, Registered Providers, Government agencies (such as Homes England) the Council’s tenants and residents, and other key Council services

a broad consultation from 2 October to 11 December 2023.

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

hannah.heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029

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28 May 2024

 

Executive

 

 

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

 

Yes

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

Management Board

Meetings

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources

gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

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18 Jun 2024

 

Executive

 

 

North Yorkshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

 

Yes

To consider the proposed North Yorkshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and recommend it for adoption to the Council.
NOTE: The North Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Board’s Terms of Reference state that “The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy will be referred to the Council for approval as part of the Council’s Policy Framework.”

 

•The public and partners
•North Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Board (finalised draft) in May 2024
•Executive on 18 June 2024
•Council on 24 July 2024: On-going liaison with the North Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Board

In terms of the public and partners, a period of public consultation is planned for autumn/winter 2023.
In terms of the formal meetings referred to above, the process will be via presentation and discussion of the proposed Strategy at the relevant Committee meetings.

Louise Wallace, AD Health and Integration

louise.wallace@northyorks.gov.uk

North Yorkshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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20 Aug 2024

 

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

Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

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19 Nov 2024

 

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

Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

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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.

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