FORWARD PLAN

 

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

 

Publication Date:

 

9 January 2026

Last updated:

9 January 2026

Period covered by Plan:

9 January 2026 to 31 January 2027

 

 

 

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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this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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3 Feb 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Review of the Public Convenience Service

 

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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3 Feb 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account

 

Yes

To obtain approval from the Executive to acquire properties on for use for affordable housing to take into the Housing Revenue Account.

The acquisition of these homes will increase the supply of social and affordable rented and shared ownership housing and will also form part of our aspiration to deliver 500 new Council homes over the next 5 years.

 

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 as they have confirmed the need in these locations
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

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer

john.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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3 Feb 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Outdoor Learning Service

 

Yes

To provide an update on the Outdoor Learning Service provision in North Yorkshire

 

 

 

Amanda Fielding, AD Education & Skills

Amanda.fielding@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

 

 

Council Pay Policy

 

Yes

Council pay policy to make recommendation to full council.

 

Management Board and Group Leaders.

Meetings and emails.

Trudy Forster, Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support

trudy.forster@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Feb 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Loan Facility for Scarborough Athletic Football Club (SAFC)

 

Yes

To provide a loan facility and accompanying grant to SAFC. This is to provide financial support for SAFC who have incurred a significant loss of income as result of being unable to play of the Scarborough
Sports Village (SSV) pitch for the 2025/26 season.

 

SAFC who have requested a loan facility be provided.

Direct discussions with members of the SAFC board

Jo Ireland, AD Culture, Arts & Leisure

jo.ireland@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Feb 2026

 

Executive

 

 

High Needs Capital

 

Yes

To consider future specialist place planning in the county.

 

N/A

N/A

Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources

chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Mar 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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17 Mar 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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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

 

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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17 Mar 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

 

Yes

For Executive to consider the results of a consultation on the revision of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy and agree a final policy.

 

Hackney Carriage trade and users of Hackney Carriages, statutory agencies and any other interested party

A 12 week consultation was delivered with the trade, disability groups, general public and statutory agencies, public campaign to encourage all interested parties to comment and internal meetings.

Simon Fisher, Licensing and Procurment Manager, Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing

gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk or simon.fisher@northyorks.gov.uk,

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17 Mar 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing

 

Yes

To consider the results of a consultation on the adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing and agree a final policy.

 

Hackney Carriage trade, users of Hackney Carriages, statutory agencies and any other interested party

A 12 week week consultation was delivered with the trade, disability groups, general public and statutory agencies, public campaign to encourage all interested parties to comment and internal meetings.

Simon Fisher, Licensing and Procurment Manager, Gareth Bentley, Head of Licensing

gareth.bentley@northyorks.gov.uk or simon.fisher@northyorks.gov.uk,

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17 Mar 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Proposals for revised school organisation arrangements requested by several federated governing boards of primary schools in North Yorkshire

 

Yes

To detail the outcomes of the statutory consultations carried out by the council, on the revised school organisation arrangements proposed for several primary school federations within the county, and to ask the Executive Committee (or if there are no objections to the proposals, the Executive Member for Education Learning and Skills) to take a final decision on the proposals

 

Parents, Staff, Governors, Local Secondary Schools, Local Elected Members, Town and parish councils, MP and other local stakeholders.

The statutory proposals were published on the NYC website, in a local newspaper and placed on school gates. The representation period for the statutory proposals ran from 12 January to 6 February 2026. Representations could be made in writing to the Corporate Director- CYPS, or by email to schoolorganisation@northyorks.gov.uk by 6 February 2026

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS)

jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

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17 Mar 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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27 Mar 2026

 

Corporate Director of Environment

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

 

Review of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting overnight motor caravan parking on various streets, including Sandsend, Scarborough and Cayton Bay

 

Yes

To report on the outcome of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) and seek approval to make parts of the ETRO permanent.

 

Local residents and traders, highway users and visitors/motor caravan users.
Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee

Statutory consultation undertaken - report scheduled at Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee 28 November 2025.

Richard Marr

helen.1.watson@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 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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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

 

 

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 Apr 2026

 

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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8 May 2026

 

Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Executive Member for Health & Adult Services

 

Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract

 

Yes

To set out commissioning intentions and agree route to market for a long-term Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service.

 

Commissioning Partners in the NHS Humber and Yorkshire ICB, West Yorkshire ICB

 

Joanne Waldmeyer, Head of Service Development

sarah.ianson@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No: 01609 536498

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12 May 2026

 

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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26 May 2026

 

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

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16 Jun 2026

 

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 Jun 2026

 

Executive

 

 

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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18 Aug 2026

 

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

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17 Nov 2026

 

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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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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