FORWARD PLAN

 

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

 

Publication Date:

 

20 March 2026

Last updated:

20 March 2026

Period covered by Plan:

20 March 2026 to 31 March 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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this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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21 Apr 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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21 Apr 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council

 

Yes

To approve in principle the transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council and to delegate the final decision to the Corporate Director Resources in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Resources

 

Legal Team

Consultation already taken place with Ripon City Council, details will be given in the report

Sharon Hudson

Sharon.hudson1@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 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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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

 

 

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

 

 

Library Strategy Mid-Term Review

 

Yes

To seek approval to progress the Mid Term Review of the Library Strategy to Full Council for publication on the North Yorkshire Council website, and to seek approval to progress the proposed actions to support the National Year of Reading to Full Council.

 

Corporate Director, Community Development
Assistant Director Culture, Leisure, Archives and Libraries
Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing

MS Teams meetings, executive member briefing and emails.

Hazel Smith, Interim Head of Service for Libraries

Hazel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Selby Transforming Cities Fund - Increase in Contingency Budget requirement

 

Yes

To consider increasing contingency budget for the Selby Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) project from draw-down of the Council’s capital contingency reserve following notification of cost increases/contract compensation events related to scheme delivery.

 

Corporate Director - Environment and Executive Member for Highways and Transportation

Briefings

Alex Richards, TCF Programme Delivery Manager

alex.richards1@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 2026

 

Executive

 

 

SECTION 75 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - in relation to the Targeted Healthy Child Service.

 

Yes

This report asks Executive to agree to consult on a new Section 75 agreement between North Yorkshire Council, NHS Humber North Yorkshire ICB and NHS West Yorkshire ICB for planning and delivering Community based emotional wellbeing support for Children and Young including in scope the Targeted Healthy Child Service. It further requests that the Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Service be given delegated authority for the final Section 75 sign off.

 

The NHS and Local Authorities Partnership Arrangements Regulations 2000 stipulate that “the partners may not enter into any partnership agreements [under Section 75 (s75) of the NHS Act
2006] unless they have consulted jointly such persons as appear to
them to be affected by such arrangements”.
A Public consultation will take place for 60 days which is considered sufficient time to enable stakeholders to respond. The proposal is to put in place formal partnership working for planning and delivering Community based emotional wellbeing support for Children and Young including in scope the Targeted Healthy Child Service. The Section 75 Agreement would be in place, subject to the outcome of the consultation from 1 April 2027. It is planned the consultation will run from 1st June to 31st July.

A published online consultation.

Emma Lonsdale

Emma.Lonsdale@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 2026

 

Executive

Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

 

North Yorkshire Council/NY Highways - Highway Officer Integration

 

Yes

To provide a detailed update on work relating to the proposed alternative operating model for duties currently undertaken by Highway Officers, Assistant Highway Officers and some Maintenance Managers in North Yorkshire Council’s (NYC’s) Highway Operations Area teams, and mechanical sweepers and to seek approval for implementation of new ways of delivering these services via NY Highways (NYH). The proposed alternative method of service delivery will contribute to the Council's wider transformation savings agenda.

 

Internal meetings

N/a

Nigel Smith

nigel.smith@northyorks.gov.uk

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21 Apr 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Bidding for Homes England funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme for specific schemes

 

Yes

The new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) is for the period 2026 to 2036 and will commence in April 2026 with bids invited from February 2026 onwards.
Approval is sought to enable officers to submit bids to Homes England for funding from the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) for a number of specific schemes, which will support the delivery of the 500 homes required for the HRA Business Plan

 

Executive Members
Key internal officers, including Climate and Equalities
Homes England

On-going communication and dialogue with Homes England on funding proposals for schemes.
MS Teams and email

John Burroughs, Housing Strategy and Development Officer

John.burroughs@northyorks.gov.uk

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12 May 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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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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12 May 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Introduction of a Civil Penalties Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

 

Yes

Following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act we need to align our Civil Penalties Policy and 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

Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal

lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk

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12 May 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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12 May 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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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

 

 

Children and Young Peoples Strategy

 

Yes

Approval of new Children and Young Peoples Strategy

 

Children, Young People and their families who live in North Yorkshire

Partners e.g. Police, Education and Health

Members

C&F OSC

Online engagement
Red Bag for schools
Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Team

El Mayhew, Corporate Director for Children and Young People’s Services

el.mayhew@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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14 Jul 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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4 Aug 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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4 Aug 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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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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1 Dec 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025-26

 

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 importance of ‘getting people moving more’ and how Public Health and partners are working to provide opportunities for and access to healthy movement. 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.

Meetings and correspondence

Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health

Email: louise.wallace@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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