FORWARD PLAN

 

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

 

Publication Date:

 

23 January 2026

Last updated:

23 January 2026

Period covered by Plan:

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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this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

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

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

 

 

Adult Day Services in Ryedale

 

Yes

To request approval from Executive on proposals for NYC Adult Day Services in Ryedale.

 

Local stakeholders

Stakeholder meetings

Hannah Brown

Email: hannah.brown3@northyorks.gov.uk / Tel No:  07970294814

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17 Mar 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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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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17 Mar 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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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

 

 

Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy

 

Yes

To seek approval to adopt the North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy

 

Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise Overview and Scrutiny Committee;
Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee;
Filey Ward members; Scarborough Town Council, Whitby Town Council and Filey Town Council; Harbour User groups for Scarborough, Whitby and Filey and the strategy working groups.

The Council's website, via email and meetings

Chris Bourne, Head of Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure

chris.bourne@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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12 May 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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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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