Forward plan

Forward Plan - 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2027  (01/05/2026 to 31/08/2026)

Plan items
No. Item

1.

Procurement for contract - Remediation of Langbaurgh Ridge closed landfill site

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Environment & Transport

Decision:   14 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Green

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

Health and Adult Services Provision in Ryedale

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Transfer of Ripon Town Hall to Ripon City Council

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Sharon Hudson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Review of the Public Convenience Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Steven Goddard

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Will Boardman

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Library Strategy Mid-Term Review

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Hazel Smith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Crisis & Resilience Fund

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Marcus Lee

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

8.

North Yorkshire Council/NY Highways - Highway Officer Integration

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Nigel Smith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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.

9.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   21 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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).

10.

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

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Property, Procurement & Commercial

Decision:   24 Apr 2026

Originally due:   20 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Metcalfe

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

11.

Home to School Transport Contribution Fees for 2026/27

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

Decision:   28 Apr 2026

Lead officer:  Jon Holden

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Sale of 54 York Place, Harrogate

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

Decision:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Glenn Levison

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

13.

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

Decision maker:  Assistant Chief Executive - Local Engagement

Decision:   1 May 2026

Lead officer:  Drew Fussey

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Care & Support Hub (Scarborough locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision:   7 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  - view reasons

15.

Care & Support Hub (Harrogate locality)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision:   7 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Brown

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  - view reasons

16.

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Moira Beighton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Introduction of a new Enforcement Policy aligned with Renters Rights Act

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Contribution for the Tour de Britain

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  James Gilroy

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Review of Maximum Hackney Carriage Fares

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Simon Fisher, Gareth Bentley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Regional Care Cooperative

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Jo Heaney

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/04/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The Department for Education application deadline is midday, 22 May 2026, requiring Executive approval ahead of the standard Forward Plan notice period

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   12 May 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Lonsdale

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

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

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Resources

Decision due:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

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).

24.

North Yorkshire Council – Safety & Compliance Assurance Auditing (HRA Properties)

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  Michael Woodhouse

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2026

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).

25.

Damp, Mould and Timber Treatment Services: Remedial Works and Mould Cleaning Framework

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Housing

Decision due:   24 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Donna Jobling

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision:   13 May 2026

Lead officer:  John Burroughs

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

27.

Department for Education (DfE) Inclusive Early Years Fund 2026-27 – Funding Allocation Methodology to Early Years Providers

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision:   19 May 2026

Lead officer:  Howard Emmett

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Council Plan 2026-2030

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Will Boardman

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

29.

Amendments to the Council’s Constitution

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Moira Beighton

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Library Strategy Mid-Term Review

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Hazel Smith

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

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

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision:   20 May 2026

Lead officer:  Daniel Harry

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Q4 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Gary Fielding

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

33.

Scarborough Pride in Place funding programme

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision:   26 May 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Levitt

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

Westway Boxing Club

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Marie-Ann Jackson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

Review of Temporary Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) Protocol

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Environment

Decision:   27 May 2026

Lead officer:  Allan McVeigh

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Acceptance of Grants for Active Travel Schemes

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Decision:   2 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Nathan Harding

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

Decision:   2 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Ann Featherstone

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Children and Young People’s Service - School term dates for the academic year 2027-2028

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Lisa Herdman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Knaresborough Neighbourhood Development Plan: Report of Independent Examination

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Open to Business

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

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

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision due:   22 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Lynn Williams

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Provision of beach lifeguard services – direct award

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   10 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Stuart Clark

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Framework Contract for Health & Safety Services for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other Events

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Community Development

Decision:   10 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Nicola Ware

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

43.

Learning and Development Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   8 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Imogen Downie

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Prevention Plus – Competitive Grants

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision:   12 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Marie-Ann Jackson

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Carers Break Service – Extension and Variation

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   12 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Natalie Smith

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Shared Lives carer fees 2026/27

Decision maker:  Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision due:   12 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Joanne Waldmeyer

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

Procurement of Integrated Community Equipment Loan Services Contract

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   4 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Joanne Waldmeyer

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

48.

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  -

49.

Children and Young Peoples Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   6 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  El Mayhew

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

50.

North Yorkshire Local Plan Timetable

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Rachael Balmer

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

51.

Updated Temporary Accommodation Business Case

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Hannah Heinemann

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/04/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

52.

Community Safety & CCTV Service ASB Policy & Procedure New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Paul Romans

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

53.

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

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   15 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Cowan

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

54.

Housing Delivery Joint Venture

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   14 Jul 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.

Adoption of North Yorkshire Council Harbours Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   16 Jun 2026

Lead officer:  Chris Bourne

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

56.

North Yorkshire Council Stray Dog Kennel Contract

Decision maker:  Assistant Director - Regulation & Harbours

Lead officer:  Dean Richardson

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

57.

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  -

58.

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  -

59.

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  -

60.

Community Transfer Policy

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   14 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Kerry Metcalfe

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

61.

Outdoor Learning Service

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   4 Aug 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

62.

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

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   15 Jul 2026

Lead officer:  Diane Parsons, Daniel Harry

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

63.

Children and Young Peoples Strategy

Decision maker:  Full Council

Decision due:   18 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  El Mayhew

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

64.

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:  Diane Parsons, Alice Fox, Daniel Harry

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

65.

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  -

66.

Scarborough Harbour West Pier Delivery

Decision maker:  Executive

Lead officer:  Helen Jackson

Decision status:  Not to be progressed

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).

67.

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  -

68.

Gym and Cycle Equipment and Maintenance

Decision maker:  Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Decision due:   12 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Ben Walker

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

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

69.

Q1 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   18 Aug 2026

Lead officer:  Anton Hodge

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

70.

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  -

71.

Q2 Performance Monitoring and Budget Report

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   17 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Anton Hodge

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

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

72.

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  -