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 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
	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, Councillor David Hugill, during the 2024/25 reporting year.
	Update on Lane Rental Scheme (Verbal)	An update on the implementation of a Lane Rental Scheme in North Yorkshire, that would allow the local highway authority to charge works providers a daily fee for occupying busy roads during peak hours. – Alex Hollifield, Team Leader for Network Information and Compliance
Friday 11 July 2025	National Highways (TBC)	Report on major project delivery and route and maintenance activity from National Highways
	Parking Principles	Parking principles which are aligned with the Council Plan and rebalancing of the Council's car parking tariffs and car park operating times (supporting the car parking principles) – Steve Brown, Head of Parking Services
	NYC Winter Weather Response Review	To report back on the officer review of the response to the winter weather from North Yorkshire Council – Nigel Smith, Head of Highway Operations
	North Yorkshire and York Local Nature 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
	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.
	Economic priorities for North Yorkshire Council	To map out the strategic economic priorities for North Yorkshire Council, linked to the existing Economic Growth Strategy – Kathryn Daly, Assistant Director for Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism & Skills
Wednesday 22 October 2025	Mayor David Skaith attendance
	Air Quality Management Areas – Annual Status Report	Details of the Air Quality Management Areas – Annual Status Report– Dr Kevin Carr and Vikki Flowers
	Public Conveniences Review	To consider the review to standardise the provision of public conveniences across the county – Harry Briggs
Wednesday 28 January 2026	2 year review of Water Quality Motion
Items to be allocated	Assets / Property Maintenance (falls under Corp & Part O&S Committee)
	Public Rights of Way
	Attendance of water companies operating in North Yorkshire and regulator to a future meeting in 2025/26 - Likely to require standalone meeting.
	HGV - Weight Orders / Enforcement / Rest area provision
	Enviro Crime Update
	Development of a Shoreline Management Plan / Coastal Management (S&W AC are monitoring)
	Department for Transport invite to discuss major highways infrastructure
	Tourism Destination Management Plan annual review
	Highways Verge Management
	Speed Management Strategy
	Litter bins
	Update on Vertical Farms / Land around Allerton Park
	Business confidence in North Yorkshire and future outlook
	Monitoring of the effectiveness of the Urban Gulls Strategy