NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Transport, Economy, Environment & Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Work programme
Committee remit Scrutinises the transport and communications infrastructure of all kinds, however owned or provided, and how the transport needs of the community are met. Supporting business, economic development, regeneration and helping people develop their skills, including lifelong learning. The committee will also study sustainable development, climate change strategy, countryside management, waste management, environmental conservation and enhancement flooding.
Meeting	Subject	Aims/Terms of Reference
Thursday 17 October 2024	Scrutiny of Climate Change Strategy (1/2)	Bi-annual TEEE O&S scrutiny of the Climate Change Strategy – Jos Holmes, Climate Change Strategy Manager
	‘Let’s Talk Rubbish’ Consultation and harmonisation proposals	Analysis of the ‘Let’s Talk Rubbish’ public consultation findings (possibly to include Allerton Waste Recovery Park update) – Aimi Brookes, Service Development Manager (Waste), Peter Jeffreys, Head of Service Waste
	Progress Update on Tree and Woodland Policy	An update on work to create a new Tree and Woodland Policy – Helen Arnold, Tree & Woodlands Manager and Jon Clubb, Head of Parks and Grounds.
	NY Highways Annual Report 2023/24	Nigel Smith, Head of Highway Operations
Thursday 30 January 2025	12 Month Review of Water Quality Motion	To review progress against the Water Quality Motion that was approved at the Full Council meeting in November 2023 – Hugh Clear Hill and Shaun Berry
	North Yorkshire Local Transport Plan Update	Consideration of the Local Transport Plan for North Yorkshire, the Council’s key transport policy document – Allan McVeigh, Head of Network Strategy
	Public Conveniences	Work to harmonise delivery of public convenience facilities across the county – Michael Leah, Assistant Director – Environmental Services
Extra Meeting Late February/early March 2025	Tree and Woodland Policy	To consider the proposed new Tree and Woodland Policy - Helen Arnold, Tree & Woodlands Manager and Jon Clubb, Head of Parks and Grounds.
Thursday 24 April 2025	Scrutiny of Climate Change Strategy (2/2)	Bi-annual TEEE O&S scrutiny of the Climate Change Strategy – Jos Holmes, Climate Change Strategy Manager
	National Highways (TBC)	Report on major project delivery and route and maintenance activity from National Highways
	North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy	NY&Y Local Nature Recovery Strategy will consider land at a county scale and will identify locations to improve nature and provide other benefits, such as capturing carbon from the atmosphere, flood regulation and access to nature-rich spaces where this is most needed for health and wellbeing. – Tris Terry and Tim Johns, Environment
	Annual Report of the Member Champion for Climate Change	A report to detail the projects and initiatives undertaken by the Member Champion for Climate Change.
Items to be allocated	Development of Parking Strategy
	Assets / Property Maintenance (falls under Corp & Part O&S Committee)
	Public Rights of Way (To be considered at next TEEE O&S MCB)
	Attendance of water companies at a future meeting
	HGV - Weight Orders / Enforcement / Rest area provision
	Enviro Crime Update
	Development of a Shoreline Management Plan / Coastal Management
	Department for Transport invite
	Economic priorities for North Yorkshire Council – linked to MCA work and annual review of Economic Growth Strategy
	Major Regeneration Projects Update
	Tourism Destination Management Plan annual review
	Highways Verge Management
	Air Quality Management Areas – Annual Status Report (July 2025)
	Speed Management Strategy
	Litter bins