Forward plan

Forward Plan - 6 February 2026 to 28 February 2027  (06/02/2026 to 28/02/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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  -

2.

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  -

3.

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  -

4.

Affordable Housing and Rural Housing Fund

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Matt Lewer

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

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  -

6.

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  -

7.

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

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision:   13 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jonathan Clubb

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

National Visitor Levy Consultation – NYC Response

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Tony Watson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Q3 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Council Pay Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Trudy Forster

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Loan Facility for Scarborough Athletic Football Club (SAFC)

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Ireland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

High Needs Capital

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Reynolds

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   17 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Emily Brayshaw

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Fostering Carer Payments

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Children & Families

Decision:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Rosie Appleby

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

15.

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

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   9 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

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

Reason for urgency:
Para 3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

16.

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  -

17.

Procurement for Maintenance of Swing Bridges

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   25 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  James Walker

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Parking Tariff Review

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Steve Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Mayoral Active Travel Fund – Submission of schemes

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision:   27 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Neale

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

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  -

21.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Pest Control Fees 2026/2027

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  -

22.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Registration Service Fees 2026/2028

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  -

23.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Regulatory Services Fees 2026/2027

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  -

24.

North Yorkshire Council Review of Bereavement Service Fees 2026/2027

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  -

25.

Neighbourhood Area Designation for Tockwith with Wilstrop Parish Council

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  James Campbell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Proposed Changes to the Leasing Arrangements for Local Authority Maintained Schools

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due:   3 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Howard Emmett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

Council response to national consultation on draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision:   5 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  James Campbell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

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  -

29.

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  -

30.

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  -

31.

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  -

32.

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

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  -

33.

Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Scheme procurement New!

Decision maker:  Assistant Chief Executive - HR & Business Support

Decision due:   9 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Anna Cowan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Highways & Transportation Fees & Charges 2026/27

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   12 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  James Gilroy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

Highways Capital Programme and Local Transport Grant Proposals

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   12 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  James Gilroy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Learning and Development Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   27 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Development of new build properties in Gargrave

Decision maker:  Executive, Corporate Director of Community Development

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

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  -

40.

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  -

41.

Adoption of a revised Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

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  -

42.

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  -

43.

Maltkiln Masterplan Framework

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Natasha Durham

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Sprucing Up Scarborough – High Street Rental Auction Pilot

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Mark Haynes

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Harrogate Convention Centre – Studio 2 refurbishment works New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Vicki Dixon

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

46.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 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).

47.

Outdoor Learning Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   14 Jul 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

48.

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  -

49.

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  -

50.

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 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

51.

Targeted Mainstream Provisions (TMP) New!

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due:   17 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Lisa Cowley, Chris Reynolds

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

Local Transport Plan Approval

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Neale

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

53.

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  -

54.

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  -

55.

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  -

56.

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  -

57.

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  -

58.

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  -

59.

North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme 2027-2033

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Robin Siddle

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

60.

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  -

61.

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  -

62.

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  -

63.

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 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).

64.

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   4 Aug 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).

65.

North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

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

Decision due:   24 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

66.

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  -

67.

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  -

68.

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).

69.

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

70.

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

71.

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  -

72.

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  -

73.

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  -

74.

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  -

75.

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

76.

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  -

77.

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  -

78.

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  -

79.

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  -