FORWARD PLAN

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

Publication Date:	5 December 2025	Last updated:	5 December 2025
Period covered by Plan:	5 December 2025 - 31 December 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Member or Corporate Director)	Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this	Key Decision YES/NO	Decision Required	Consultees (ie the identity of the principal groups whom the decision-taker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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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, 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 consultation. Schools will be requested to display posters to promote the consultation to parents and provide links to the website.

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

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

2026/27 Mainstream School and Special School Budgets

Yes

To approve final details of the Schools Block/DSG budgets for 2026/27 for submission to the Department for Education including Minimum Funding Guarantee (MFG) and, if applicable, a a funding transfer of either 0.5% or 1% from the 2026/27 Schools Block DSG to the 2026/27 High Needs budget To approve final details of the Special Schools Budgets 2026-27 including: • The level at which the minimum funding guarantee (MFG) protection is set for special schools. • Banded values for Element 3 top up funding

All mainstream school and academy leadership and Governing Bodies / Trust Boards All special school and academy leadership and Governing Bodies / Trust Boards North Yorkshire Schools Forum, North Yorkshire special schools

Consultation with all mainstream schools and mainstream academies, Consultation and discussion with special schools and special academies Discussion at North Yorkshire Schools Forum

Howard Emmett Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk, Tel. 01609 532118

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

Closure of The Mercury Housing Co Ltd

No

To provide the Executive with an update on the current status of The Mercury Housing Co Ltd. To seek Executive approval to take steps to apply for the Company to be dissolved.

Not applicable

Not applicable

Jennifer Norton, AD - Legal jennifer.norton@northyorks.gov.uk

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6 Jan 2026

Executive

Creation of a new Wide Area Network Solution and Digital Services Company

Yes

To consider the establishment of a new Teckal company for the provision of a Wide Area Network Solution and other digital services which would adhere to the Vertical Arrangement exemption (also known as “Teckal”) in the Procurement Act 2023 and to consider changing NYnet Limited’s business model to enable it to operate on a commercial basis.

None

Not applicable

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

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Development of new build properties in Gargrave

Yes

The report is for the redevelopment of a site in Gargrave, which was formerly an NYC Elderly Persons Home into an affordable housing scheme The redevelopment will require demolition of the existing structures and provision of 14 new affordable homes

Local member for Gargrave Health and Adult Services Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties. Legal Finance Climate Equalities

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or MS Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

Yes

The report is for the conversion of a number of properties owned by the Council, which are currently empty into temporary accommodation for homeless households.

Local member Property Services Housing Needs service, as they responsible for managing the properties and allocating the accommodation to homeless households Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties. Key officers including Finance, Legal, Climate and Equalities Executive Member

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

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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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

Redevelopment of Flats 5-12, 51 St Mary’s Avenue, Hemingbrough

Yes

To seek approval from the Executive to progress with the scheme and agree the budget.

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing Corporate Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development Assistant Director for Housing Legal Finance Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties. Property

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer John.Burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Scarborough West Pier Bullnose and Lighthouse Pier Pile Replacements

Yes

To approve a budget to enable the commencement of a procurement for i) employment of a contractor to design and build the works and ii) employment of a consultant to project manage and supervise the works, and the subsequent entering into contracts to perform the works and the services.

Local ward members Scarborough Town Council Scarborough Harbour users

Via Harbour User Group; statutory consultations ie planning, MMO Licences, etc

Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk chris.bourne@northyorks.gov.uk

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20 Jan 2026

Executive

Place of Change Project, Scarborough

Yes

On 18 March 2025 NYC Executive approved that £4M be set aside to support the development of a ‘Place of Change’, a much-needed supported housing facility on the coast to help meet the needs of individuals with multiple and complex needs who have a history of rough sleeping. Decision is sought to proceed with the delivery of the Place of Change Supported Accommodation project.

Executive member for Culture Arts and Housing Corporate Director of Community Development Assistant Director of Resources – Community Development Assistant Director for Housing Legal Finance Climate Equalities Housing Needs service Housing Management as they will be responsible for managing the properties. Homes and Places service as they will be responsible for the on-going maintenance of the properties.

Direct contact with relevant members and service areas whether face to face, email or Teams.

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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3 Feb 2026

Executive

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Yes

The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Council to enter into a Limited Liability Partnership to create a Housing Joint Venture Vehicle.

Housing and Leisure Overview

Presentation to Housing and Leisure Overview

Hannah Heinemann, Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships Hannah.Heinemann@northyorks.gov.uk

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3 Feb 2026

Executive

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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3 Feb 2026

Executive

Active North Yorkshire Membership & Pricing Review

Yes

To approve proposals for Active North Yorkshire’s membership and pricing review, effective from April 2026.

Previously taken to Overview & Scrutiny (01.12.25) Consultation with Active North Yorkshire Members Executive Member Legal, Finance, Climate & Equalities

Survey undertaken in October 2025, 4673 respondents Email and meetings

David Ashbridge, Operational Delivery Manager, Leisure David.ashbridge@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Feb 2026

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

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17 Feb 2026

Executive

Get York North Yorkshire Working Economic Activity Trailblazer Year 2 programme

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The report will highlight the Year 1 progress on the North Yorkshire element of the GYNYW Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme and propose an outline of the programme for Year 2. The Executive will be required to support acceptance of a grant over £500,000 in order to deliver the programme.

Consultation has been completed with representatives across the following organisations: - NYC officers - Humber North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board - Voluntary and Community Organisations - YNY Combined Authority - City of York Council - Project participants

Consultation has been completed through: - Meetings - Workshop engagement - 1:1s - Participants experience feedback

Angela Crossland, Head of Service Email: angela.crossland@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Mar 2026

Executive

Review of North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy

Yes

To consider consultation responses and implement the new North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy with or without amendments.

Trade and other interested parties.

Direct consultation with existing licence holders and via the Council's website.

Sharon Cousins, Licensing Manager sharon.cousins@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Mar 2026

Executive

Whitby Cliff Lift

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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 Apr 2026

Executive

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

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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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21 Apr 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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21 Apr 2026

Executive

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

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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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12 May 2026

Executive

Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

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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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16 Jun 2026

Executive

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

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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 Jun 2026

Executive

Tree and Woodland Policy

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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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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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