Decisions

The Corporate Director Resources in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader (Executive Member for Finance) and Chief Executive to approve loan facility draw down by Brierley Homes of £300k at the usual commercial rate of interest to ensure Brierley Homes has appropriate cashflow over the short term in line with demonstration of need. This is a drawdown of the loan facility previously agreed on 16 September 2025 and not additional loan being approved.

To approve and adopt the Safeguarding Procedure for the Housing Service and proceed with implementation.

Acceptance of funding to the amount of £327k of the Environment Agency Grant in Aid to enable scheme development during 2025/26, subject to appropriate terms and conditions being received.

Not open to call-in as earlier decision implemented.

Seek approval to consult on proposals to add SEN Resource Base (known locally as TMP) to the designation of the following schools:
• St Martin’s Church of England Primary
• Selby High School
• Thirsk School and Sixth Form
• Alverton Primary School

• to consult publicly on school organisation proposals to add provision for Special Educational Needs by providing new Special Resourced provision at St Martin’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough and Selby High School.

• to consult publicly on school organisation proposals to transfer the responsibility of the existing Special Resourced provision based at Thirsk School and Sixth Form from the Hambleton and Richmond Pupil Referral Service to Thirsk School.

• to consult publicly on school organisation proposals to increase the number of places at the existing Special Resourced provision at Alverton Primary School, Northallerton, from 8 to 16 places.

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.

To approve the procurement of a single supplier contract to deliver Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) site management services, including associated domestic abuse support, and agreement to enter into a contract, in accordance with the Council’s Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules, for the management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across North Yorkshire.

To:
1.Confirm highway schemes to be delivered in 2026/27 as part of the highways capital programme
2.Agree the addition of new schemes to the highway capital forward programme
3.Confirm schemes that are being funded by from the Local transport Grant in 26/27 and provide an overview of potential future schemes.

Approval for:
i.additions to the Highways Capital Forward Programme in Appendix B
ii.annual programme for delivery in 26/27 – Appendices C to K
iii.proposed schemes for 26/27 Local Transport Grant (LTG), and
iv.proposed funding allocation for future LTG schemes
and an update was provided on the delivery of the 2025/26 Highways Capital Annual Programme including schemes that have been moved into future years annual programme.

To confirm Highways

Approvals were confirmed for:
i.a 3.4% increase in appropriate fees and charges as outlined in Appendix A of the report
ii.introduction of a new charge for Streetworks Register searches
iii.increase in charges for Section 50 and Section 171 Licences and the processing of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.

The decision has been taken to update and amend an existing Service Level Agreement (Agreement for the provision of umbrella body disclosure services) between North Yorkshire Council (NYC) and external customers in relation to the provision of, and process of DBS applications.

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £250,000 to support delivery of the Whitby Parking project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £55,000 to support delivery of the Whitby Old Town Hall project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £250,000 to support delivery of the Skipton Canal Waterfront – Phase 2 project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £250,000 to support delivery of the Ripon Market Place project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £250,000 to support delivery of the Richmond Market Place project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £200,000 to support delivery of the Harrogate H2O: Past, Present, Future in Flow project

Approval for the submission of a funding application to the YNYCA’s Local Authority High Streets Fund for £250,000 to support delivery of the High Street Improvements in Sherburn in Elmet project

To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Pest Control Fees for 2026/2027

Pest Control Fees 2026-27 are approved, as detailed in Appendix A of the report subject to the following amendments to the Education Annual Contracts to increase by 5% (with rounding to the nearest pound) which is consistent with the other treatment fees for schools:
• Education Comprehensive Package (NY Local Authority Schools) now £420.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Non-Local Authority Schools) now £505.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Outside NY Boundaries) Quote

The amendments are to ensure the service costs are adequately covered by the fees.

The contract for the provision of the shared cost AVC scheme for employees in the Local Government Pension Scheme to further save towards their retirement will expire on 2 May 2026. The Authority is looking to re-procure a contract for the continued provision of this scheme.

There are currently 518 employees with salary sacrifice agreements in place for this scheme. The continued offer will ensure current and future employees retain the option of saving towards their retirement on top of their LGPS, while making savings on their tax and National Insurance contributions. The council also achieves savings via employer national insurance savings arising from those participating in the scheme and the reduction on their gross pay.

The decision to be taken relates to procurement of the scheme which has a significant published contract value, with the council paying costs to administer the scheme as a percentage of the value of the salary sacrificed sums. Based on current council costs and trends in increasing employee participation, this will potentially reach and go beyond £500k over the course of the contract of 4 years. Additionally, savings arising from participation in the scheme were £262.5k in 24/25 and are projected to be £340k in 25/26 and follow a similar trend in future years.

This is an in/out spend resulting in the council saving on the participation rather than spending from existing budgets.

To undertake a procurement exercise for the Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions scheme. The current contract arrangements end on 2 May 2026.

To approve a Discretionary Top-Up Grant of £24,781.20 to support a ground-floor extension providing a bedroom and ensuite bathroom for a partially wheelchair dependent parent. The adaptation will also enable an autistic child, who currently disrupts his sibling at night, to have a separate bedroom. With both mandatory and discretionary funding, the total cost of the adaptations will exceed £50,000.

Pest Control Fees 2026-27 are approved, as detailed in Appendix A of the report subject to the following amendments to the Education Annual Contracts to increase by 5% (with rounding to the nearest pound) which is consistent with the other treatment fees for schools:
• Education Comprehensive Package (NY Local Authority Schools) now £420.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Non-Local Authority Schools) now £505.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Outside NY Boundaries) Quote

The amendments are to ensure the service costs are adequately covered by the fees.

Pest Control Fees 2026-27 are approved, as detailed in Appendix A of the report subject to the following amendments to the Education Annual Contracts to increase by 5% (with rounding to the nearest pound) which is consistent with the other treatment fees for schools:
• Education Comprehensive Package (NY Local Authority Schools) now £420.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Non-Local Authority Schools) now £505.00
• Education Comprehensive Package (Outside NY Boundaries) Quote

The amendments are to ensure the service costs are adequately covered by the fees.

Fees for North Yorkshire Council’s Regulatory Services 2026-27 are approved as detailed in Appendix A of the report.

Fees for North Yorkshire Council’s Regulatory Services 2026-27 are approved as detailed in Appendix A of the report.

Acceptance of £179,450 from the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy to undertake a Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme for individual properties at significant tidal and main river flood risk around the Whitby Harbour subject to acceptable terms and conditions being received.

To notify of the intention that following acceptance and drawing down of the funding following approval of the business case, North Yorkshire Council will enter into contract with specialist PFR installers Watertight International Ltd to implement the scheme.

Acceptance of £179,450 from the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy to undertake a Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme for individual properties at significant tidal and main river flood risk around the Whitby Harbour subject to acceptable terms and conditions being received.

To notify of the intention that following acceptance and drawing down of the funding following approval of the business case, North Yorkshire Council will enter into contract with specialist PFR installers Watertight International Ltd to implement the scheme.

To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Bereavement Service fees for 2026/27

The revised fees and charges for the Bereavement Service, as detailed in Appendix A of the report, are approved.

To seek approval of North Yorkshire Council Registration Service fees for 2026/2028

The fees and charges for Ceremonies and Premises in the Registration Service as detailed in Appendices A and B of the report, are approved.

Approval to apply to Keeping Britain Tidy (KBT) for funding of £27,500 to purchase specialist chewing gum removal equipment.

Approval to apply to Keeping Britain Tidy (KBT) for funding of £27,500 to purchase specialist chewing gum removal equipment.

To seek approval of the North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services fees for 2026/2027.

Fees for North Yorkshire Council’s Regulatory Services 2026-27 are approved as detailed in Appendix A of the report.

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

Approval has been given to undertake a procurement exercise for Intermediate Care Bed services in North Yorkshire over the next four years.
The services will be jointly funded by North Yorkshire Council and Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (HNYICB).

The Corporate Director Resources in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader (Executive Member for Finance) and Chief Executive to approve loan facility draw down by Brierley Homes of £300k at the usual commercial rate of interest to ensure Brierley Homes has appropriate cashflow over the short term in line with demonstration of need. This is a drawdown of the loan facility previously agreed on 16 September 2025 and not additional loan being approved.

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a procurement process to ensure continuity of the provision of e-vouchers for e-cigarettes and associated products to help people in North Yorkshire to quit smoking through the Living Well Smokefree service. The selected company will provide access to e-cigarettes and associated products via a voucher scheme for smokers who choose to adopt this method of quitting.

Approval has been given to commence procurement for the provision of e-vouchers for e-cigarettes and associated products to help people in North Yorkshire to quit smoking through the Living Well Smokefree service.

Following the procurement process, the selected company will provide access to e-cigarettes and associated products via a voucher scheme to individuals who choose to adopt this method of quitting. Access to the voucher will only be through the Living Well Smokefree Service. This will contribute to work towards the Smokefree Generation targets for North Yorkshire, thereby addressing health inequalities and improving population health.

In accordance with Officers' Delegation Scheme, the decision has been delegated to Dr Victoria Turner, Public Health Consultant on behalf of Director of Public Health, in consultation with Executive Member for Health and Adult Services.

To approve fees and annual uplift level for 2026/2027

Approval has been given for the proposed fees for Residential Nursing, Home Based Support, Supported Living, Community Based Services and Direct Payment Personal Assistant rates for 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

Approval has been given for the proposed changes in fees and charges that individuals pay towards the costs of NYC care services, plus deferred payments, meals, transport, laundry and background support services for 2026/27.

To allow a Discretionary Top Up Grant of £1,883.00 to provide a step lift to enable access in and out of the dwelling for the disabled client. Total value of the adaptations will be under £50K with the mandatory and discretionary funding.

Agreement for the submission of comments, collated from officers across the council, on the national consultation on a new draft national planning policy framework

The Executive Member for Open to Business approved submission of officer comments to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the national consultation on a new draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

North Yorkshire Council must designate a neighbourhood area if it receives a valid application and some or all of the area has not yet been designated (Section 38A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).
Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish Council submitted an application to North Yorkshire Council to designate the Parish Council area as a Neighbourhood Area. As per the regulations, the Council is required to designate the neighbourhood area without consultation as it relates to the whole of a single parish.
Whilst no decision is required of Executive Member or Officer, the application to designate the area is being identified for entry on the Forward Plan as there is more than one community/village within the proposed (Parish Council) area. As such, it has been placed on the forward plan for transparency and openness.

The Executive Member for Open to Business approved the designation of the Tockwith with Wilstrop as a neighbourhood area under Part 2(7) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), to enable the next stages of the development of a neighbourhood plan to commence.

To award the Technical and Planning Advisor contract to Walker Resource Management following a competition via the ESPO Framework 664_25.

Commencement Date: 1st May 2026
Expiry Date: 30th April 2029
Extension Period: 12 months (1st May 2029 – 30th April 2030)

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Staveley to award £760 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Settle primary school, early years outdoor area.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Ritchie to award £950 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Barrowcliff school East Barnby visit.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Harrison to award £1500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Harrogate international festival, contribution to the Spiegeltent and music festival

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Harrison to award £2000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Hampsthwaite memorial hall.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Lunn to award £1200 of his Locality Budget funding to fund replace toilets in Thorpe Willoughby Village hall.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Foster to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Upper Wharfedale Cricket club kitchen refurbishment.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Murday to award £880 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Upper Nidderdale heritage trust.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sladden to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Sowerby Flatts interpretation board.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Myers to award £410 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Langcliffe Singers

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Myers to award £400 of his Locality Budget funding to fund St Michael The Archangel Church records display

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Staveley to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Langcliffe Singers 40th anniversary commission.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Walker to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund improvement works to Knaresborough public toilets.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Brodigan to award £500 of her Locality Budget funding to fund Ripon Rowels rotary club award.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Lee to award £1500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Church Fenton Christmas lights

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Lee to award £3500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Church Fenton new parish plan.

To recommend the rate of payment to North Yorkshire Foster Carers to put in place from 1 April 2026

For the 2026/2027 Payment Rates for NYC Foster Carers (including Kinship Carers, Short Break and Specialist Short Break Carers and Staying Put arrangements) to be increased by 3.4% (in line with the December 2025 rate of CPI).

To increase the Day Care rate to £10.17 per hour (to keep in line with 80% of the level of the National Living Wage being introduced in April 2026).

North Yorkshire Council intends to enter an agreement with adjacent landowner to the Side Bank Wood Retaining Wall near Downholme, for the dedication of approximately 800m2 area of land for highway purposes pursuant to section 72 of the Highways Act 1980. The land is to be used to construct an embankment and reconstruct the retaining wall at the foot of the embankment.

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.

That the new fees and charges 10 per cent uplift for parking charges, as set out in the report and appendices are approved to come into effect from 1 April 2026. That Blue Badge holder charges, where they currently exist in council car parks, are removed making Blue Badge Holder Parking free in all council run car parks. The financial impact of these changes being an estimated reduction of £1.7m in the level of income anticipated to be received compared to the 26/27 budget.

A decision has been made to:

Continue with the Electricity supply contract with EDF Energy Limited via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework for the supply of electricity for the Council.

The current contract period is up until 31 March 2029.

The decision will ensure the continuity of the contract period until 31 March 2030.

Please note the decision related to the tariff will take place later in the year once indicative costs are available for the different tariffs. This is anticipated to take place September 2026.

The budget position is noted (at Appendix A) and the proposed bids, as detailed in Appendix B of the report, are approved.

Acceptance of the of £97,000 grant funding from the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Local Levy to design a nature-based solution pilot scheme to mitigate coastal erosion at Scalby Sea Cut, Scarborough.

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

Authorisation to submit a bid to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Mayoral Active Travel Fund for grant funding in the amount of £1,281,282 with a match funding contribution from North Yorkshire Council of £215,672.

To award two revenue schemes for rebuild and maintenance works for both Cow Dyke and Newby Hall North Retaining Walls using NEC4 ECSC Contract. The contract is to be awarded to Hinko Construction Ltd for the provision of carrying out the works for the sum of £84,926.04.

Chief Finance Officer (sub-delegated to the Assistant Director for Resources - Environment), to authorise the acceptance of the grant for the sum of £176,250 (to a maximum of £217, 074.75) from the Football Foundation to install a Playzone facility at Gallows Close, Scarborough.

To accept the Football Foundation grant offer for the sum of £217,074.75 for the purpose of installing a Playzone facility at the Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough subject to appropriate terms and conditions being agreed and agreement of the sources of match funding set out in the report.

An additional application for £326,000 of the Environment Agency Grant in Aid funding to enable the Upper Dales Flood Alleviation Scheme development during 2025-2026 has been authorised for submission.

To award a supply and construction contract to Streetscape Products & Services Limited at a value of £63,645.00 + VAT for capital funded improvements to play areas at Doublegates Avenue Ripon, Roberts Crescent Harrogate and St. Patrick’s Way, Harrogate. The improvements include the installation of new play equipment and the replacement of worn safety surfacing where required.

To award a supply and installation contract to Axo Leisure Services Limited at a value of £29,832.00 + VAT for wet pour (rubber) safety surfacing to play areas at Camwal Terrace, Starbeck, Harrogate; Long Acre Walk, Pannal, Harrogate; and Masham Recreation Ground, Masham. The improvements include the removal and replacement of existing worn surfacing at Long Acre Walk and Masham and overlaying existing surfacing with new wet pour at Camwal Terrace.

To award a supply and construction contract to Priestwood Vision Limited at a value of £61,682.00 for a replacement MUGA at Aireville Park, Skipton.

To award a supply and construction contract to Lightmain Limited at a value of £92,745.00 for a replacement MUGA at Bankside Eastfield.

To award a supply and construction contract to Wicksteed Leisure Limited at a value of £28,345.00 + VAT for providing additional play equipment (Multiplay Unit, Sensory Panel, Musical Totem and Mobile Phones) at Oakdale Play Area, Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate.

The Authority has awarded a contract to Integrated Skills Limited following an open bid procurement process.

The new contract commenced on the 12th of January 2026 for a period of 12 months.

The contract value is £99,394.00 (exc VAT).

To procure a maintenance contract for Whitby, Selby Town, Cawood and A63 Bypass Swing Bridges, commencing 2 September 2026 for a duration of 48 months.

To procure a maintenance contract for Whitby, Selby Town, Cawood and A63 Bypass Swing Bridges. The new contract will have a duration of 48 months, commencing 02/09/2026 and will have a whole life cost circa £400,000.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Aldred to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund a contribution to additional repair and inspection costs for the lights at Starbeck

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Aldred to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Help Out Harrogate – flexible volunteering, strengthening communities

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Aldred to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund the replenish of food stocks for Resurrected Bites

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sladden to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Thirsk & Sowerby Flatts Festival rides

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Baker to award £700 of her Locality Budget funding to fund HRAP Tractor Maintenance and Repairs

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Knapton to award £496 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Children’s Play Area in Aldwark

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Burr to award £1000 of her Locality Budget funding to fund A field / educational trip for Ryedale / Malton Girl Guiding

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Walker to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Trompe I’Oeil Windows – Insurance and Leaflets for Renaissance Knaresborough

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Pearson to award £2780 of his Locality Budget funding to fund CCTV System for Goathland Community Hub

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Staveley to award £760 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Settle DIY SOS (Early Years Outdoor Area)

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Foster to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund A Sensory Room at Colburn Community Primary School

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Timothy to award £1950 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Help out Harrogate

That the Corporate Director of Community Development in consultation with the Corporate Director Resources, the Executive Member for Culture, Arts and Housing and the Executive Member for Finance and Resources, approves the overall business case relating to the acquisition of 12 properties to sit within the General Fund, to meet the needs of the Temporary Accommodation business case.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Grogan to award £1250 of his Locality Budget funding to fund RSPB “must visit” at Fairburn Ings

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Slater to award £1500 of her Locality Budget funding to fund Creative Primary Mentorship Programme

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Jefferson to award £965 of her Locality Budget funding to fund sprucing up Scarborough – Castle Division Community Clean up day

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Haslam to award £342 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Community Facilities Awareness Day at Bilton Grange URC Church

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Chance to award £1200 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Frozen Light to perform a show specifically created for those with PMLD at SJT

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Baker to award £300 of her Locality Budget funding to fund Carlton Husthwaite Village Stone Sign

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Brown to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund a Speed sign for Melmerby and Middleton Quernhow PC

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Goodrick to award £1000 of her Locality Budget funding to fund Opening Grade II listed church for public use by visitors and walkers

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Aldred to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund support for the HIF Children’s Festival Summer 2026

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Jefferson to award £1500 of her Locality Budget funding to fund revamping West Square

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cross to award £2200 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Filey Community Bus

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cross to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Trackrod Rally Yorkshire

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Andrews to award £500 of her Locality Budget funding to fund POD’s Satellite Well Being Course

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Trumper to award £350 of his Locality Budget funding to fund beds for residents

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Trumper to award £350 of his Locality Budget funding to fund to make improvements to the sling / baby carrier library

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Ritchie to award £2500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Barrowfest 2026

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cross to award £500 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Filey Community Partnership Accessibility Audit

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Swiers to award £777 of her Locality Budget funding to fund the maintenance of the Jubilee Hall

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sladden to award £1000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Sustainable Carlton Lodge

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cunliffe-Lister to award £450 of her Locality Budget funding to fund VAS Traffic Sign for Ripley

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Murday to award £340 of his Locality Budget funding to fund an A3 Printer for Thread CIC

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Bastiman to award £600 of his Locality Budget funding to fund the installation of a VAS sign and posts at Cloughton

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Peacock to award £300 of her Locality Budget funding to fund to provide a website and gov.uk emails for Cllrs at Aysgarth and district PC

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Cattanach to award £300 of his Locality Budget funding to fund to purchase of a flagpole to celebrate National Flag days and Yorkshire Heritage in Ryther cum Ozendyke

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Pearson to award £2780 of his Locality Budget funding to fund to fit an up to date CCTV system to the Hub building at Goathland

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Sladden to award £2000 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Thirsk School Duke of Edinburgh equipment.

To accept the recommendation by Councillor Schofield to award £2625 of his Locality Budget funding to fund Rossett Acre primary school calmer space

The purpose of this report is to inform the North Yorkshire Council response to the Government consultation on National Visitor Levy, which closes on 18 February 2026. The decision required will be to agree the content of the consultation response.

The Executive Member for Open to Business has approved the response to the National Consultation on Overnight levy and this will be submitted as the North Yorkshire Council Response.