FORWARD PLAN

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

Publication Date:	8 August 2025	Last updated:	8 August 2025
Period covered by Plan:	8 August 2025 to 31 August 2026

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.

FUTURE DECISIONS
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Member or Corporate Director)	Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this	Key Decision YES/NO	Decision Required	Consultees (ie the identity of the principal groups whom the decision-taker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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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Homeless and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025 to 2030

Yes

To recommend that Executive adopts the NY Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. The 2002 Homelessness Act requires local housing authorities in England to publish a homelessness strategy at least every five years. The homelessness and rough sleeping strategy for North Yorkshire Council is designed to drive down homelessness and rough sleeping in the county. The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 will retain a clear focus upon early intervention to prevent homelessness; or if prevention is not possible, to end homelessness at the earliest opportunity.

Finance Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) Health and Adult Services (HAS) Legal Corporate Director of Community Development Corporate Director of CYPS Corporate Director for HAS Assistant Director Housing Assistant Director Resources – Community Development Relevant Portfolio Holders

• Relaunched the NY Homeless Forum with the first one in Sept 24, attended by 45 partners and agencies, workshops undertaken as part of the meetings to understand issues from our partners • Homeless Forums in the East and West of the County took place in Dec, attended by around 70 local services • One-to-one and small group discussions with a total of around 30 internal and external stakeholders – including with executive member, service Director and Assistant Director • Feedback on key areas for the strategy via team meetings • Site visits undertaken by Homeless Link – all four localities • Client focus groups/surveys. • Overview and Scrutiny Committee 10th March

Kim Robertshaw, Head of Housing Needs kim.robertshaw@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Fixed Penalty Notice Policy

Yes

•To seek approval to harmonise all existing Fixed Penalty Notice charges within the remit Regulatory Services. •To inform the Executive Committee of the introduction of Penalty Notices for various animal health and welfare offences and smoke control area offences and seek approval for their use. •To seek approval to adopt a Penalty Notice Policy. •For the new agreed Fixed Penalty Charges and Penalty Notice Policy to be implemented from 1 October 2025.

Public consultation

North Yorkshire Council website - June-July 2025

Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Review of Maximum Hackney Carriage Fares

Yes

To consider requests from the trade to increase the maximum Hackney Carriage fares (tariffs) and consider whether to make any changes to the current maximum fares.

Hackney Carriage trade and other interested parties

Via emails/the Council's webiste

Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Plan for the Provision of Public Conveniences

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

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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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Report of the Crustacean Deaths Working Group

No

To provide an overview of the comprehensive investigation undertaken by the Crustacean Deaths Working Group (CDWG) into the mass mortality event along the north east coast of England in late 2021 and recommendations made, or relevant to North Yorkshire

Shaun Berry, Head of Sustainability and Environment shaun.berry@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Harrogate Transforming Cities Fund - Project update and Contract Entry Authority

Yes

To update the Executive and seek delegated authority for the Corporate Director - Environment to enter into all agreements necessary to progress and deliver the scheme.

Members of the public, business stakeholders and internal NYC departments.

Face to face and on-line meetings

Richard Binks, Head of Major Projects & Infrastructure richard.binks@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

Response to Residents Parking Petition for Back Dragon Avenue, Harrogate

No

To share with Members the responses received to the residents parking petition on Back Dragon Avenue, Harrogate

Residents

Survey

Heather Yendall, Improvement Manager heather.yendall@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Sep 2025

Executive (Selby)

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

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

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16 Sep 2025	Executive (Selby)	Brierley Homes Independent External Review and Funding Update	Yes	To highlight the findings of an independent External Review to Executive and update on funding arrangements for Brierley Homes.	Executive Member for Finance Brierley Homes Board	Executive report	Gary Fielding, Corporate Director Resources Email: gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk
21 Oct 2025	Executive	Whitby Cliff Lift	Yes	This report informs the Executive that the lift has remained out of service since 2022. It outlines the available options for addressing the issue and seeks approval to proceed with the recommended course of action. A replacement bus service has been in operation and will continue throughout 2025 to mitigate the impact of the lift closure. The report also requests approval for a capital budget allocation of £600,000 to undertake the necessary works.	There is no consultation proposed in relation to the decision to infill the cliff lift. A public consultation will take place over Summer 2025 into the provision of a free replacement bus service – not forming part of this decision.	Public consultation via website.	Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Email: chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy) - Publication

Yes

To seek approval to formally publish the statutory outputs of the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy comprising -local habitat map -statement of biodiversity priorities. As developed in accordance with the LNRS Regulations 2023.

Natural England City of York Council North York Moors National Park Authority Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Stakeholders and members of the public across NY and City of York

Online hosting

Timothy Johns, Senior Policy Officer timothy.johns@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Report and Recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Member Allowances for 2026/2027

Yes

To make a recommendation to Full Council based on Independent Remuneration Panel Recommendations

Independent Remuneration Panel and Members

Independent Remuneration Panel meetings

Barry Khan, Assistant Chief Executive (Legal & Democratic Services) barry.khan@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Yes

Consideration of proposed amendments to the Council’s Constitution for recommendation to full Council. Subject to any comments Members may have, to recommend the proposed amendments to the Constitution to full Council for approval.

Relevant NYC Officers and Members The Members’ Working Group on the Constitution

Correspondence and meetings

Moira Beighton moira.beighton@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Business Case for Devolution of Knaresborough Market

No

To consider the business case submitted by Knaresborough Town Council in respect of devolving to them the management and responsibility for operating the weekly charter market in Knaresborough.

Knaresborough Town Council (KTC), divisional members for North Yorkshire Council (NYC), officers from relevant NYC service areas including but not limited to; Property Services, Parking Services, Finance and Legal Services.

Direct meetings with representatives of KTC, Officers of the Double Devolution Project Group (internal to NYC).

Jonathan Clubb, Head of Parks and Grounds Jonathan.clubb@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

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.

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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21 Oct 2025

Executive

HWRC Policy Review

Yes

The purpose of this report is to update the Executive on the outcomes of the recent consultation regarding Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and to seek agreement on the preferred next steps from the options presented. Subject to the agreed direction, relevant policies will be updated to reflect the new approach.

North Yorkshire residents and businesses

A 12-week engagement exercise from November 2023 to January 2024 invited North Yorkshire residents and businesses to submit their views on potential changes to HWRCs.

Michael Leah, Assistant Director - Environment and Transport Email:Michael.leah@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

Yes

The report will seek approval: 1.To agree final budget for delivery of the Scarborough Harbour West Pier Deliver. 2.To request approval of the NYC required funding. 3.To request approval to enter into a contract with construction contractor to deliver agreed works.

Community Development: Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism 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

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21 Oct 2025

Executive

Corporate Property Strategy

Yes

The purpose of our property strategy is to guide the effective and efficient management of our portfolio of assets to achieve our key objectives. The strategy will provide the Council with a structured approach to respond to service needs and priorities and will also form the basis on which the Councils team of property professionals will manage and operate the portfolio with support from key services in legal, procurement and finance.

Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Meetings

Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk

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4 Nov 2025

Executive (Skipton)

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025

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 Public Health opportunities afforded by Local Government Reorganisation. 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. The report will be shared with HAS leadership teams, Executive Portfolio Holder and Management Board for comment as it progresses, and to the Health and Wellbeing Board, Scrutiny of Health Committee and Care and Independence Overview & Scrutiny Committee for information following Executive.

Not applicable

Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health Email: louise.wallace@northyorks.gov.uk

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4 Nov 2025

Executive (Skipton)

Leisure Investment Strategy and Options Appraisals

Yes

To agree a way forward in respect of the outcomes of the Leisure Investment Review and associated options appraisal for Richmond Pool.

Public consultation undertaken. Consultation with key stakeholders Overview and Scrutiny – 23 September 2025 Executive Member Corporate Director Finance Legal Climate and Equalities officers

Public survey has been undertaken in July in respect of the options appraisal for Richmond Pool. The Leisure Investment Strategy was informed by the “let Talk Active” consultation. Issues to be considered by Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Leisure and Housing) on 23 September 2025.

Jo Ireland, AD Culture, Arts & Leisure jo.ireland@northyorks.gov.uk

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18 Nov 2025

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

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16 Dec 2025

Executive

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.

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

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16 Dec 2025

Executive

Howardian Hills and Nidderdale National Landscapes Management Plans

Yes

The report will set out the two Management Plans for the two National Landscapes that fall within the responsibility of North Yorkshire Council, as per the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 which requires local authorities whose area includes a National Landscape to prepare and review on a 5-yearly cycle management plans for that protected landscape. Agreement is sought to adopt The Howardian Hills National Landscape Management Plan and the Nidderdale National Landscape Management Plan. Both plans set out objectives relevant to their local area to deliver their statutory purpose to conserve and enhance natural beauty.

Local community organisations, conservation organisations and general public

Public consultation process under auspices of each National Landscape's Joint Advisory Committee

Iain Mann, Manager - Nidderdale National Landscape, Estelle Hook, Manager - Howardian Hills National Landscape estelle.hook@northyorks.gov.uk or iain.mann@northyorks.gov.uk,

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

School Admissions Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28

Yes

To provide information about proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2027-28. The decision required is for the proposals to be referred to the meeting of the Full Council on 13 February 2026 for determination. The Council has a statutory duty to have determined the arrangements by 28 February 2026.

Consultation in respect of the proposed arrangements will be undertaken with: - • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools • Headteachers and Governing Boards of Voluntary Aided and Free Schools, Academies and Foundation Trusts • Parents • Diocesan authorities • Neighbouring local authorities (13); and • Other stakeholders

Consultation documents will be published on the council’s website, with hard copies, including in alternative formats, available on request. Responses will be made via an online survey or in hard copy. Most of the consultees noted above will be contacted via email to advise of the consultation exercise and invited to make responses. Schools will be requested to display posters to promote the consultation exercise to parents and provide links to the website where further information will be available.

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council

Yes

To consider and recommend to Council the Revenue Budget for 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators

Management Board

Budget consultation process

Gary Fielding, Corporate Director of Resources gary.fielding@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Council Plan 2026-2030 - To make recommendation to Full Council

Yes

To consider and recommend to council the Council Plan for 2026-2030

Corporate and Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee Management Board

Meetings

Will Boardman, Head of Strategy & Performance will.boardman@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Feb 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. Draft strategy scheduled at Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee in 2026 prior to submission to Executive

Dean Richardson, Head of Regulatory Services dean.richardson@northyorks.gov.uk

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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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