FORWARD PLAN

 

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

 

Publication Date:

 

24 July 2026

Last updated:

24 July 2026

Period covered by Plan:

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Description of Matter – including an indication if the report contains any exempt (not for publication) information and the reasons for this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

Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources

anton.hodge@northyorks.gov.uk

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18 Aug 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Procurement of a Development Partner

 

No

To initiate the procurement process for the selection of a development partner.

 

 

 

Kathryn Daly, Assistant Director for Economic Development, Regeneration, Tourism, Skills and Planning, Kerry Metcalfe, AD Property, Procurement & Commercial

kerry.metcalfe@northyorks.gov.uk/kathryn.daly@northyorks.gov.uk,

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18 Aug 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

18 Aug 2026

 

Executive

 

Planning of School Places – Basic Need Programme 2026-27

Yes

To brief the Executive on the progress of the 2022-25 Basic Need programme and to seek approval for further investments in 2026-27.

N/A

N/A

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS)

Jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk

 

18 Aug 2026

 

Executive

 

2026-2027 Schools Capital Programme

Yes

The report will seek the approval of the Executive in respect of proposals for a programme of works to be undertaken in Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools and to be funded from the Council’s 2026-2027 capital allocation.

Schools' Forum

 

Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS)

01609 534076

 

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15 Sep 2026

 

(Selby)

 

Executive

 

 

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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15 Sep 2026

 

(Selby)

 

Executive

 

 

Whitby Cemetery expansion project

 

Yes

Request appropriate capital funding to Expand the existing cemetery provision at one of the Council’s existing sites in Whitby, which will shortly reach full capacity.

 

Expansion of this existing cemetery site will require consultation with a range of stakeholders such as residents, Ward Councillors, the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, etc…

Expansion of cemetery sites require full planning permission so a comprehensive range of local and statutory consultees must be consulted with.

Jonathan Bramley, Bereavement Projects Manager

Jonathan.bramley@northyorks.gov.uk

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15 Sep 2026

 

(Selby)

 

Executive

 

 

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2027/2028

 

Yes

The report seeks approval from the Executive for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2027/2028.

To authorise the Section 151 officer in consultation with the Executive member for Finance to undertake the necessary consultation work to design a scheme for 2028/2029 to be presented to the Executive in November 2027.

 

The Council proposes to consult with major preceptors and other persons or organisations likely to have an interest in the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

A public consultation will be undertaken on any proposed changes to the 2027/2028 Council Tax Reduction Scheme to ensure that residents, particularly those who may be affected by any proposals, have the opportunity to review and comment on the changes. The consultation will seek to gather views on the potential impact of the proposals and inform the decision-making process. In addition, key stakeholders and partner organisations, will be consulted to obtain specialist insight and feedback. The outcomes of the consultation exercise will be fully considered before any final recommendations are presented for approval.

Marcus Lee, Head of Welfare and Benefits

marcus.lee@northyorks.gov.uk/01653 638210

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15 Sep 2026

 

(Selby)

Executive

 

 

Catterick Garrison Community Town Centre Regeneration Project : Operator model options for Catterick Community and Enterprise Building

 

Yes

This report seeks Executive approval to adopt an in-house management model for the operation of the Catterick Community and Enterprise (CCE) Building, to be delivered by North Yorkshire Council (NYC). The operation of the CCE Building will require an ongoing subsidy from NYC.
This approach will ensure enhanced governance, greater operational flexibility, and alignment with the Council’s wider regeneration and service delivery ambitions, supporting the long-term success of the facility.

Key Elected members
Senior Management
Finance
Legal
Climate and Equalities

Briefing notes, reports and Teams meetings

Helen Jackson, Regeneration Projects Manager

helen.jackson1@northyorks.gov.uk

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15 Sep 2026

 

(Selby)

 

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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6 Oct 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

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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6 Oct 2026

 

Executive

 

 

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Regeneration Scheme

 

Yes

Request for approval for additional funding required to deliver the West Pier Regeneration Project

 

Stakeholder consultation regarding the project has already taken place. This report is to seek additional funding to cover the increase in cost since the decision by the former Scarborough Borough Council to proceed with the development.

Consultation on the project has taken place by way of meetings and site visits and further information is being provided through a project specific communications plan.

Callum McKeon, Assistant Director - Regulation and Harbours

Callum.mckeon@northyorks.gov.uk

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27 Oct 2026

 

(Harrogate)

 

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/01609 532458

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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

Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources

anton.hodge@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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23 Feb 2027

 

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

Anton Hodge, Interim Corporate Director of Resources

 

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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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