Forthcoming Decisions

Forthcoming Decisions

10/12/2025 - Adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Gareth Bentley, Simon Fisher

Notice of decision: 10/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/12/2025 - Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Gareth Bentley, Simon Fisher

Notice of decision: 10/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/12/2025 - Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – General Licences

To consider a variation to the current discretionary general licence fees for 2026/27.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 23/01/2026

Lead officer: Gareth Bentley

Notice of decision: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/12/2025 - Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences

To consider whether to make any variation to the current hackney carriage and private hire licence fees for 2026/27. If changes are proposed, to approve the publication of the relevant statutory notices.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 23/01/2026

Lead officer: Gareth Bentley

Notice of decision: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


04/12/2025 - Place of Change Project, Scarborough

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 12/05/2026

Lead officer: John Burroughs

Notice of decision: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).


02/12/2025 - Void Management Strategy

To approve the Void Management Strategy, which sets out North Yorkshire Council’s approach to managing its empty council houses. The strategy ensures legal compliance, tenant safety and consistent service delivery.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due date: 26/01/2026

Lead officer: Andrew Rowe

Notice of decision: 02/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/11/2025 - Get York North Yorkshire Working Economic Activity Trailblazer Year 2 programme

The report will highlight the Year 1 progress on the North Yorkshire element of the GYNYW Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme and propose an outline of the programme for Year 2.
Approval is required to support acceptance of a grant over £500,000 in order to deliver the programme.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (HAS)

Decision due date: 06/02/2026

Lead officer: Angela Crossland

Notice of decision: 27/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/11/2025 - Active North Yorkshire Membership & Pricing Review

To approve proposals for Active North Yorkshire’s membership and pricing review, effective from April 2026.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 03/02/2026

Lead officer: David Ashbridge

Notice of decision: 27/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/11/2025 - Council Plan 2026-2030 - To make recommendation to Full Council

To consider and recommend to council the Council Plan for 2026-2030

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/04/2026

Lead officer: Will Boardman

Notice of decision: 15/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2025 - Beadlam and Nawton Neighbourhood Area Designation

Following the consultation from Beadalm and Nawton Parish Councils submission of an Area Application to designate the combined entirety of both Parishes to become a neighbourhood area, we are seeking approval for the proposed neighbourhood area.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision due date: 11/02/2026

Lead officer: Rachael Balmer

Notice of decision: 21/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2025 - Approval of amendments to the NYC Tenancy Policy following consultation

To seek approval from the Executive Member for the NYC Tenancy Policy, following consideration of tenant representations received during the statutory consultation process.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due date: 26/01/2026

Lead officer: Carl Doolan

Notice of decision: 20/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2025 - Approval of the NYC Tenancy Agreement following consultation

To seek approval from the Executive Member for the NYC Tenancy Agreement, following consideration of tenant representations received during the statutory consultation process.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due date: 26/01/2026

Lead officer: Carl Doolan

Notice of decision: 20/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/11/2025 - Acquisition of property from registered provider to provide temporary accommodation

NYC were approached by a registered provider looking to dispose of 12 self-contained flats in Malton.
Following discussion with Housing Needs, it is established the accommodation could be utilised to meet the needs of temporary accommodation.
Decision is sought to acquire and refurbish the 12 flats for immediate use as temporary accommodation.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader & Executive Member for Finance & Resources

Decision due date: 20/01/2026

Lead officer: John Burroughs

Notice of decision: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).


18/11/2025 - Procurement of a New Contract for Design, Supply and Installation of Traffic Signals Equipment

To seek authorisation for the procurement of a contract for i) refurbishment and upgrade of existing traffic signal sites in North Yorkshire and ii) installation of new traffic signal sites in North Yorkshire

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 23/01/2026

Lead officer: James Gilroy

Notice of decision: 18/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/11/2025 - Fees payable for external providers of social care provision 2026/27

To approve fees and annual uplift level for 2026/2027

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due date: 05/03/2026

Lead officer: Abigail Barron, Anton Hodge

Notice of decision: 14/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/11/2025 - Fees for in-house community care services 2026/27

To approve the proposed changes in fees and charges for in-house community care services, plus meals, transport, laundry and other services for 2026/27

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due date: 05/03/2026

Lead officer: Abigail Barron, Anton Hodge

Notice of decision: 14/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/11/2025 - To Consider the Consultation Results of the First Phase of the 2025/26 Community Governance Review and Approve Proposals for Stage 2 from S&G Committee

To present to Full Council for consideration the recommendations from Standards and Governance Committee of the 1st phase of the 2025/26 CGR, and the proposals for stage 2.

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 18/03/2026

Lead officer: Jennifer Norton

Notice of decision: 13/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/11/2025 - Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: John Burroughs

Notice of decision: 10/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


27/10/2025 - Mayoral Active Travel Fund – Submission of schemes

To request authorisation to submit schemes to the Mayoral Active Travel Fund.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 27/02/2026

Lead officer: Louise Neale

Notice of decision: 27/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2025 - Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27

To recommend charges for the 2206-27 Academic Year for the following: -
•Post 16 Home to School Transport; and
•Paid permits offered to non-eligible pupils where there is spare capacity in home to school transport

Decision Maker: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Decision due date: 24/02/2026

Lead officer: Jon Holden

Notice of decision: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


17/10/2025 - Development of new build properties in Gargrave

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

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: John Burroughs

Notice of decision: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/09/2025 - High Needs Budget 2026/27

To agree the High Needs Budget for 2026-27, setting out the financial pressures and funding available for expenditure that fall within the High Needs Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant.

Decision Maker: Children and Young People's Service - Executive Members & Corporate Director Meetings, Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Howard Emmett

Notice of decision: 30/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


24/09/2025 - Tariff Re-balancing

To seek approval for the proposed fee increases to support the Council's Parking Principles, Local Transport Plan and ensure sustainable funding for transportation infrastructure and services.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 27/02/2026

Lead officer: Steve Brown

Notice of decision: 24/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/09/2025 - Procurement of the Management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across North Yorkshire

This report seeks approval to procure a provider for the management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) sites across North Yorkshire.
This procurement will appoint a provider to:
•Manage North Yorkshire Council’s GRT sites.
•Deliver integrated domestic abuse support.
The provider will be responsible for:
•Day-to-day site management and operational staffing.
•Delivering IDVA/ISVA-standard domestic abuse support.
•Providing group sessions, parenting support, and educational activities.
•Supporting a “Whole Family Approach” to improve outcomes for victims and children.
The domestic abuse support element is grant funded and subject to future funding availability.
The current contract with Horton Housing is due to expire. A new procurement is required to ensure continuity of service and compliance with procurement regulations. The service is essential to support vulnerable residents and maintain safe, well-managed sites.
The provider will collect rent directly from residents and manage tenancy agreements. They will also manage utility contracts, sub-metering, and recharges to tenants, ensuring accurate billing and payment to suppliers.
The domestic abuse support element is funded through an annual grant of £50,000. However, this funding is not guaranteed for the full contract term and is subject to annual confirmation.
The contract will run for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to performance and funding availability.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due date: 23/02/2026

Lead officer: Lynn Williams

Notice of decision: 04/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2025 - Review of North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy

To consider consultation responses and implement the new North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy with or without amendments.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Sharon Cousins

Notice of decision: 28/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


29/08/2025 - Housing Delivery Joint Venture

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Hannah Heinemann

Notice of decision: 29/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).


15/08/2025 - Review of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order prohibiting overnight motor caravan parking on various streets, including Sandsend, Scarborough and Cayton Bay

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

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 27/03/2026

Lead officer: Richard Marr

Notice of decision: 21/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/07/2025 - Dental Epidemiology Survey

Decision to be taken around the longer term procurement of the dental epidemiology survey.

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision due date: 10/04/2026

Lead officer: Gill Kelly

Notice of decision: 17/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/07/2025 - Business and Maintenance Plans for South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

To seek approval of the final draw down of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and approve the five year Business Plan and 10 year Maintenance Plan for the South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due date: 23/01/2026

Lead officer: Kate Dawson

Notice of decision: 11/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/07/2025 - Review of the Public Convenience Service

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

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 03/02/2026

Lead officer: Steven Goddard

Notice of decision: 11/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/06/2025 - North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

To seek approval to procure a contract with a provider for the provision of kennelling for stray dogs for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Regulatory Services, Registration, Bereavement & Coroners Service

Decision due date: 24/04/2026

Lead officer: Dean Richardson

Notice of decision: 10/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/06/2025 - Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 12/05/2026

Lead officer: Lynn Williams

Notice of decision: 10/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


06/06/2025 - Whitby Cliff Lift

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/03/2026

Lead officer: Chris Bourne

Notice of decision: 06/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/05/2025 - North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy

To seek approval of a North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/04/2026

Lead officer: Dean Richardson

Notice of decision: 02/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


30/05/2025 - Tree and Woodland Policy

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 16/06/2026

Lead officer: Helen Arnold

Notice of decision: 29/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/05/2025 - Learning and Development Strategy

To set out the proposed Learning and Development Strategy, which sets out how Learning and Development will support the achievement of the Housing Services’ strategic goals and contribute to effectiveness over the coming years.
A decision is required regarding the adoption and implementation of the Strategy.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due date: 11/03/2026

Lead officer: Imogen Downie

Notice of decision: 23/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2025 - Council Plan 2026-2030

To approve the Council Plan for 2026-2030

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 20/05/2026

Lead officer: Will Boardman

Notice of decision: 15/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


11/04/2025 - School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28

To provide information about proposed admission arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the school year 2027-28.

The decision will be to approve the proposed arrangements.

The Council has a statutory duty to have determined the arrangements by 28 February 2026.

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 13/02/2026

Lead officer: Jon Holden

Notice of decision: 10/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2025 - Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract

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

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due date: 08/05/2026

Lead officer: Joanne Waldmeyer

Notice of decision: 02/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/03/2025 - Intermediate Care Beds Procurement

Decision to procure Intermediate Care beds across the county to deliver a fair and equitable Intermediate Care offer.

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due date: 06/02/2026

Lead officer: Hannah Brown

Notice of decision: 02/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - To consider North Yorkshire Council's Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)

To consider the Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including the: Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 13/02/2026

Lead officer: Gary Fielding

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget report including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 17/02/2026

Lead officer: Gary Fielding

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - Revenue Budget 2026/2027 and Medium Term Financial Strategy - To make recommendation to Full Council

To consider and recommend to Council the Revenue Budget for 2026/2027 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) including: Revenue Plan; Capital Plan; Treasury Management; Prudential Indicators

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 20/01/2026

Lead officer: Gary Fielding

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/11/2024 - Local Transport Plan Approval

To recommend the draft Local Transport Plan for approval before being passed to the Mayoral Combined Authority for recommendation and approval

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision due date: 18/03/2026

Lead officer: Louise Neale

Notice of decision: 15/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/08/2024 - Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

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.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 21/04/2026

Lead officer: Helen Jackson

Notice of decision: 02/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).


29/04/2024 - North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy) - Publication

To seek approval to formally publish the statutory outputs of the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy comprising
-local habitat map
-statement of biodiversity priorities.
As developed in accordance with the LNRS Regulations 2023.

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 20/01/2026

Lead officer: Timothy Johns

Notice of decision: 30/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/09/2021 - Redeployment of land to the north and south of Crosshills Lane, Selby

To approve the proposed redeployment of the property

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision due date: 16/06/2026

Lead officer: Philip Cowan

Notice of decision: 09/02/2021

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons