Forward plan

Forward Plan - 2 April 2026 to 30 April 2027  (02/04/2026 to 30/04/2027)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

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:   24 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Border to Coast Governance Arrangements

Decision maker:  Shareholder Committee

Decision:   24 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Tom Morrison

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

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

3.

Foregill Bridge Demobilisation and other bridge works - Award of contract

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   24 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Richardson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Remediation of Langbaurgh Ridge closed landfill site

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Environment & Transport

Decision due:   20 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Green

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Conversion of empty properties into temporary accommodation in Scarborough

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   16 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

6.

Re-procurement of the Legal Case Management System

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Technology

Decision:   9 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Christopher Taylor

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

North East Regional Coastal Monitoring Programme 2027-2033

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Robin Siddle

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

Consideration of the acceptance of the delegation of certain transport functions from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North Yorkshire Council, for recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer for approval

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Michael Leah

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026

Reason for urgency:
Call in exemption required as the decision of the Executive making recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer will need to be implemented immediately after it is taken.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

9.

Acceptance of the delegation of certain transport functions from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority to North Yorkshire Council

Decision maker:  Chief Executive Officer

Decision due:   31 Mar 2026

Lead officer:  Michael Leah

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

10.

Trailblazer Community Management Support Contract Procurement

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision:   2 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Angela Crossland

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/03/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Agreement on the value of funding that will be used for this procurement, and delivery of the community grants programme supported by this contract has only just been provisionally agreed with the York North Yorkshire Combined Authority for Year 2 of the Trailblazer Economically Inactive programme. The programme is due to start on 1st April 2026 which impacts significantly on our ability to commence on time. Delays risk loss of deliverable ability from community organisations within the agreed funding timescales (up to 31 March 2027). The DWP also reserve the right to withdraw grant funding for the programme if timely progress is not made.

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Mutual Exchange Policy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision:   8 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Rent Setting Policy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision:   8 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

13.

Site and Event Security Provision

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   10 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Stuart Clark

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/03/2026

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).

14.

NYC-CD Emergency Accommodation

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   13 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kim Robertshaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

15.

Unauthorised Camping and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Corporate Services

Lead officer:  Drew Fussey

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

BT Payphones

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   16 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Online Health procurement

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   20 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

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.

North Yorkshire Council – Washroom Services – Procurement Gate 1 & 3 award process.

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision due:   22 Apr 2026

Originally due:   20 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Metcalfe

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

19.

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  -

20.

Transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Sharon Hudson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Health and Adult Services Provision 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  -

22.

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  -

23.

Library Strategy Mid-Term Review

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Hazel Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Selby Transforming Cities Fund - Increase in Contingency Budget requirement

Decision maker:  Executive

Lead officer:  Alex Richards

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Crisis & Resilience Fund

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Marcus Lee

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

North Yorkshire Council/NY Highways - Highway Officer Integration

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Nigel Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report will have some of the content appended as a confidential item.

27.

Bidding for Homes England funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/02/2026

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).

28.

Review of Temporary Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) Protocol

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision due:   27 May 2026

Lead officer:  Allan McVeigh

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

29.

Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27

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

Decision due:   28 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Sale of 54 York Place, Harrogate

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

Decision due:   30 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Glenn Levison

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

31.

Unauthorised Camping (Wild / Fly Camping) and Lighting of Fires and Barbeques Public Spaces Protection Order 2026 New!

Decision maker:  Assistant Chief Executive - Local Engagement

Decision due:   1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Drew Fussey

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Care & Support Hub (Scarborough locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision due:   7 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

33.

Care & Support Hub (Harrogate locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision due:   7 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

34.

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  -

35.

Shared Lives carer fees 2026/27

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   8 May 2026

Lead officer:  Joanne Waldmeyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Moira Beighton

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Bourne

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

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  -

39.

Introduction of a Civil Financial Penalties Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Scarborough Pride in Place funding programme

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Levitt

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Contribution for the Tour de Britain New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  James Gilroy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

SECTION 75 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - in relation to the Targeted Healthy Child Service.

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Lonsdale

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

43.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 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).

44.

Outdoor Learning Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   12 May 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

45.

Knaresborough Neighbourhood Development Plan: Report of Independent Examination

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Virtual and In-Person Fitness Classes

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

47.

Gym and Cycle Equipment and Maintenance

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Walker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

48.

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  -

49.

Procurement of Damp and Mould Surveys, Works, Mould Cleans and Auditing Services for Housing properties

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Housing

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Donna Jobling

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

50.

Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 New!

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

51.

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  -

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.

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  -

54.

Library Strategy Mid-Term Review

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hazel Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

55.

Annual Overview and Scrutiny Report 2025/26 - A review of the work of overview and scrutiny committees in 2025/26 and looking ahead to the work that will be undertaken in 2026/27

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   15 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Alice Fox, Daniel Harry, Diane Parsons

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

56.

Annual Reports of Young People's Member Champion, Older People's Member Champion and Climate Change Member Champion New!

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Daniel Harry

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

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  -

58.

Consolidation of North Yorkshire Council’s in-house Lifeline service provision and fees

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   10 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

59.

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  -

60.

Children and Young Peoples Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  El Mayhew

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

61.

North Yorkshire Local Plan Timetable New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

62.

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

63.

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 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.

North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Regulation & Harbours

Decision due:   25 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

65.

Decant Policy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   8 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

66.

Leasehold Policy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   8 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

67.

Shared Ownership Policy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   8 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

68.

Community Transfer Policy New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Metcalfe

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

69.

Annual Report of the Police, Fire and Crime Panel 2025/26

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   15 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Daniel Harry, Diane Parsons

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

70.

Children and Young Peoples Strategy

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   15 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  El Mayhew

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

71.

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  -

72.

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).

73.

School Based Nursery Grant – Phase 3

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due:   4 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

74.

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  -

75.

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  -

76.

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  -

77.

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025-26

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   1 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Louise Wallace

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -