Forward plan

Forward Plan - 23 January 2026 to 31 January 2027  (23/01/2026 to 31/01/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   20 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery (LNRS) Strategy) - Publication

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   20 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Timothy Johns

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Acquisition of property from registered provider to provide temporary accommodation

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

Decision:   20 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 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).

4.

Business and Maintenance Plans for South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   23 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Kate Dawson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Procurement of a New Contract for Design, Supply and Installation of Traffic Signals Equipment

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   23 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  James Gilroy

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   23 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Bentley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Review of Fees and Charges 2026/27 – General Licences

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   23 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Bentley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Approval to Vary the Existing North Yorkshire Permit Scheme following consultation with key stakeholders

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   23 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Alexandra Hollifield

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Void Management Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Rowe

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Approval of amendments to the NYC Tenancy Policy following consultation

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Carl Doolan

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Approval of the NYC Tenancy Agreement following consultation

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Carl Doolan

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Framework Contract for Security Services for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other events

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   30 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Stuart Clark

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Review of the Public Convenience Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Steven Goddard

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Active North Yorkshire Membership & Pricing Review

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  David Ashbridge

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Intermediate Care Beds Procurement

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Get York North Yorkshire Working Economic Activity Trailblazer Year 2 programme

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Resources (HAS)

Decision:   9 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Angela Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Consultation response to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero Consultation on exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   3 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Tricia Richards

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

National Visitor Levy Consultation – NYC Response

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Tony Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Beadlam and Nawton Neighbourhood Area Designation

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

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

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   13 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

School Admission Arrangements for the School Year 2027-28

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   13 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Grant acceptance for the Football Foundation Playzones Programme at Gallows Close, Scarborough

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision due:   13 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jonathan Clubb

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Council Pay Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Trudy Forster

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Loan Facility for Scarborough Athletic Football Club (SAFC)

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Ireland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

High Needs Capital

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Reynolds

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

Bracewell Homes – continuation of loan facility between North Yorkshire Council and Bracewell Homes New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Emily Brayshaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Fostering Carer Payments

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Children & Families

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Rosie Appleby

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

29.

Procurement of the Management of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites across North Yorkshire

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   2 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Open Framework for construction works above £1m

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision due:   24 Sep 2026

Originally due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Kirsty Gale

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27

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

Decision due:   24 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Procurement for Maintenance of Swing Bridges New!

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   25 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  James Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

Tariff Re-balancing

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Mayoral Active Travel Fund – Submission of schemes

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Neale

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

Review of Temporary Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) Protocol

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   24 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Allan McVeigh

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Pest Control Fees 2026/2027 New!

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Registration Service Fees 2026/2027 New!

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Adrian Clarke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Regulatory Services Fees 2026/2027 New!

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Bereavement Service Fees 2026/2027 New!

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Adrian Clarke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Fees for in-house community care services 2026/27

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Abigail Barron, Anton Hodge

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Fees payable for external providers of social care provision 2026/27

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Abigail Barron, Anton Hodge

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Procurement of e-cigarettes and associated products for Living Well Smokefree clients

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision due:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Scott Chapman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Public Health Grant 2026/7 to 2028/29: Drug and Alcohol Funding New!

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Lead officer:  Angela Hall

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Learning and Development Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   11 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Development of new build properties in Gargrave

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

Review of North Yorkshire Pavement Licence Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Sharon Cousins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

Whitby Cliff Lift

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Bourne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

49.

Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Simon Fisher, Gareth Bentley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

50.

Adoption of an Inclusive Service Plan focussed on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Gareth Bentley, Simon Fisher

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

51.

Proposals for revised school organisation arrangements requested by several federated governing boards of primary schools in North Yorkshire

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

Adult Day Services in Ryedale

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

53.

Acquisition of properties for use as affordable properties to go into the Housing Revenue Account

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

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).

54.

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Heinemann

Notice of proposed decision first published: 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).

55.

Outdoor Learning Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Amanda Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information relating to financial or business affairs

56.

High Needs Budget 2026/27

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

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Howard Emmett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service Contract

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

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Reynolds

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

58.

Local Transport Plan Approval

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   18 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Neale

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

59.

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

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   18 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jennifer Norton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

60.

Council Pay Policy

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   18 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Trudy Forster

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

61.

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

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Richard Marr

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

62.

Dental Epidemiology Survey

Decision maker:  Director of Public Health

Decision due:   10 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Gill Kelly

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

63.

Council Plan 2026-2030 - To make recommendation to Full Council

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Will Boardman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

64.

North Yorkshire Council Regulatory Services Urban Gull Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   4 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

65.

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Moira Beighton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

66.

Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Bourne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

67.

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Jackson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 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).

68.

North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

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

Decision due:   24 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

69.

Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   8 May 2026

Lead officer:  Joanne Waldmeyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

70.

Place of Change Project, Scarborough

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 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).

71.

Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

72.

Care & Support Hub (Harrogate locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision due:   15 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

73.

Care & Support Hub (Scarborough locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision due:   15 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

74.

Council Plan 2026-2030

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Will Boardman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

75.

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Moira Beighton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

76.

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

77.

Tree and Woodland Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Helen Arnold

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

78.

Redeployment of land to the north and south of Crosshills Lane, Selby

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Cowan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/02/2021

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

79.

Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   18 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

80.

Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -