FORWARD PLAN

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

Publication Date:	10 April 2026	Last updated:	10 April 2026
Period covered by Plan:	10 April 2026 to 30 April 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Member or Corporate Director)	Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this	Key Decision YES/NO	Decision Required	Consultees (ie the identity of the principal groups whom the decision-taker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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12 May 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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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

Contribution for the Tour de Britain

No

To seek approval to fund hosting part of the Tour de Britain in North Yorkshire

None.

None.

James Gilroy, Team Leader, Highway Asset Management

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12 May 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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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

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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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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26 May 2026

Executive

Scarborough Pride in Place funding programme

Yes

The purpose of this report is to seek Executive approval for North Yorkshire Council (NYC), as the accountable body, to formally award the allocated funding for the approved programme of projects selected by the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board under the Pride in Place programme for Scarborough. The report also sets out the proposed approach for entering into grant funding agreements with any applicable external organisations responsible for delivering these projects and outlines the circumstances in which NYC may need to provide front funding to enable project delivery within the first year of the programme. Decision(s) Required The Executive is asked to: 1.Approve the allocation of funding for the agreed list of projects selected by the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board, with NYC acting as the accountable body. 2.Authorise NYC, acting as the accountable body, to enter into grant funding agreements where required to enable the approved projects to proceed. 3.Approve, where necessary, the provision of front funding by NYC to support project delivery within the first year of the Pride in Place programme until funding is received from MHCLG.

Cllr Gareth Dadd – Executive Member for Finance Cllr Mark Crane – Executive Member for Open for Business Nic Harne - Corporate Director for Community Development Gary Fielding - Corporate Director for Resources NYC Procurement NYC Legal Services Local ward Councillors for Scarborough Community of Scarborough

Meetings will be arranged with the NYC Cabinet, as well as the Scarborough and Whitby Area Constituency Committee. Member briefings will also be held with the Executive Member for Open for Business and the Executive Member for Finance. A public engagement process has already been carried out with the Scarborough community. The feedback gathered has informed the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board’s decisions on which projects to progress and are contained within the report.

Kerry Levitt, Regeneration Projects Officer Kerry.levitt@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Jun 2026

Executive (Scarborough)

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 (Scarborough)

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 (Scarborough)

North Yorkshire Local Plan Timetable

Yes

Report will detail the timetable for the preparation of the North Yorkshire local Plan as required under the new plan making system. It will detail the timetable for the key stages in the system as well as the process for updating and publishing the timetable on the monthly basis required by the local plan regulations. Decisions will be on the timetable and asking for delegation to officers to update the timetable on a monthly basis and any other delegation arrangements that are required.

Executive Members Members Corporate Director Assistant Directors and key officers Climate and Equalities officers

Consultation on the Timetable is not required as it sets out the timescales for preparing the Local Plan.

Rachael Balmer rachael.balmer@northyorks.gov.uk

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16 Jun 2026

Executive (Scarborough)

Updated Temporary Accommodation Business Case

Yes

The purpose of the report is to review and update the business case for the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless households. The review is required in order to meet the on-going needs for temporary accommodation across North Yorkshire.

Community Development Management Team Management Board and key officers Housing Needs Executive Climate and Equalities

No formal consultation is required as part of this report. Any specific schemes requiring formal consultation will be subject to their own business case.

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

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16 Jun 2026

Executive (Scarborough)

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 Jun 2026

Executive (Scarborough)

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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14 Jul 2026

Executive

Community Transfer Policy

Yes

To adopt the Community Transfer Policy – NB: is not part of the Council’s policy framework and does not require Full Council approval

Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for?Finance and Resources Executive Member for Corporate Services Management Board Assistant Chief Executive Local Engagement Head of Localities Assistant Director Property, Procurement & Commercial Legal Property Corporate & Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee

- Draft Policy Developed by a working group of Officers (Property, Localities & Legal) and overseen by Assistant Director Property, Procurement & Commercial and Assistant Chief Executive Local Engagement - Informal consultation with Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Finance and Resources, Executive Member for Corporate Services - Review by Management Board - Review by Corporate & Partnerships Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 15 June 2026

Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk/01723383542

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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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