FORWARD PLAN

27 April 2026- 27 April 2027

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Democratic Services City of York Council West Offices York YO1 9GA Tel No. 01904 551031

CABINET FORWARD PLAN

What is the Cabinet Forward Plan?

The Cabinet Forward Plan is a list of all non-key and key decisions the Authority intends to take during the next four month period.  The Plan is updated monthly on or around the 14^th of each month and is available to view on-line at www.york.gov.uk

What is a non-key decision?

For the purposes of the Plan, a non-key decision is defined as a ‘decision of normal importance’ which:

· the Cabinet can collectively take as set out in Part 3 of the council’s constitution

· which any Cabinet Member can take individually in line with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation

What is a key decision?

A key decision is defined as a decision which is likely:

· to result in the Council incurring expenditure, or making savings, which are significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates i.e.:

▫ make a saving of more than 10% of the budget for a particular area  - or be more than £500,000

▫ require spending that is more than 10% of the budget for a particular area - or be more than £500,00

· to be significant in terms of its effects on communities

In addition to elected Councillors, chief officers can also take key decisions in line with the Officers Delegation Scheme as set out in Schedule 3, Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution

What information does the Forward Plan contain?

Each issue entered in the Forward Plan lists:

· The history of the issue in relation to the Forward Plan

· What consultation will be undertaken prior to a decision being made

· The name and contact details of the chief officer responsible for the issue and the forthcoming report

· The date of the meeting at which a decision is due to be taken

· The wards which will be affected by any decision taken

If I have a query about an entry on the Forward Plan, who do I contact ?

Wherever possible, full contact details are listed in the individual entries in the Forward Plan.  If you are unsure how to make contact or have any general enquiries about the Forward Plan, please ring Democratic Services on Tel No. 01904 551031

CABINET FORWARD PLAN

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ENTRIES

ITEM	PAGE NO
Air Quality Annual Status Report 2026	11
Annual Housing Report 2025/26	20
Capital Programme Update Outturn	16
*Commissioning of additional drug and alcohol support service	14
Consideration of representations received during the Statutory Consultation for the proposed amendments to the York Parking, Waiting and Stopping Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)	5
Energy Independence	8
EV Back Office Contract Replacement	12
Finance and Performance Outturn	15
Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation	22
Make It York Limited – Service Contract Renewal Options	13
Review of Statutory Consultation for ‘No Waiting’ Restrictions on Dennings Mews	7
Safer York Partnership Community Safety Strategy 2026-29	18
Treasury management 2025/26 outturn	17
York Christmas Market Operating Hours	9

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport
Meeting Date:		28/04/26		Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance
Title of Report:			Consideration of representations received during the Statutory Consultation for the proposed amendments to the York Parking, Waiting and Stopping Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
Description:			To consider the representations received from residents, ward councillors and stakeholders during the Statutory Consultation period. The Executive Member will be asked to consider the representations received from residents and ward councillors, and to approve the officer recommendation within the report.
Wards Affected:			Acomb Ward; Bishopthorpe Ward; Clifton Ward; Dringhouses and Woodthorpe Ward; Fulford and Heslington Ward; Guildhall Ward; Haxby and Wigginton Ward; Heworth Without Ward; Holgate Ward; Huntington and New Earswick Ward; Micklegate Ward; Rawcliffe and Clifton Without; Rural West York Ward; Strensall Ward; Westfield Ward; Wheldrake Ward
Report Writer:				Deadline for Report:
Lead Member:			Executive Member for  Transport
Lead Director:			Director of Environmental and Regulatory Service
Contact Details:			Geoff Holmes, Traffic Projects Officer
Implications
Level of Risk:					Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			The proposed amendments to the TRO were advertised locally with Notices of Proposal placed on lampposts, advertisement in the press and hand delivered letters to properties adjacent to the areas of the proposals. The proposed amendments were also sent to Ward Councillors, Parish Councils and all other relevant stakeholders. Consultees: All residents and relevant stakeholders.
Consultees:
Background Documents:
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:						01/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport
Meeting Date:		28/04/26		Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance
Title of Report:			Review of Statutory Consultation for ‘No Waiting’ Restrictions on Dennings Mews
Description:			The report reviews the representation received in response to the statutory consultation for a proposed amendment to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). The proposed amendment to the TRO was to introduce ‘No Waiting’ at any time restrictions on Dennings Mews following the redevelopment of area. The Executive Member will be asked to consider the consultation responses received during the statutory consultation period for the amendment to the TRO.
Wards Affected:			Guildhall Ward
Report Writer:				Deadline for Report:
Lead Member:			Executive Member for  Transport
Lead Director:			Director of Environmental and Regulatory Service
Contact Details:			Darren Hobson, Principal Engineer Traffic Manager darren.hobson@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:					Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Advertisement of Notice of Proposal on street and in a locally circulated Newspaper. The local Ward Cllrs received notification of the proposal and were asked to comment on the Consultation. Consultees: The Consultees were Ward Cllrs and the Statutory Consultees (police, fire, ambulance, road haulage association, freight transport). The development is not complete, so no residents in the area at the moment.
Consultees:
Background Documents:
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:						01/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Meeting Date:		05/05/26		Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance
Title of Report:			Energy Independence
Description:			Set out CYC’s approach to supporting energy independence for the city, including progress to date and planned projects. The Executive Member will be asked to support the ambition for energy independence and delegate authority to Officers to accept grant funding and enter into contracts that support this ambition.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:				Deadline for Report:
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead Director:			Director of City Development
Contact Details:			Shaun Gibbons, Head of Carbon Reduction shaun.gibbons@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:					Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Internal consultation with Climate Change and Natural Capital Programme Consultees: Non statutory – Northern Powergrid, Great British Energy, Y&NY Combined Authority
Consultees:
Background Documents:
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:						01/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		12/05/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities
Title of Report:			York Christmas Market Operating Hours
Description:			Purpose of Report: Members agreed a strategic approach to city centre events in March 2025 Executive, including maintaining a wide variety of events, and implementing measures over the short medium and long term to improve the accessibility of the City Centre at these times. Members asked for further work to be undertaken around the operating hours of the Christmas Market as part of this package of measures. This report explores options and recommends a preferred approach on the basis of accessibility improvements, economic and financial impact, security implications and operational effectiveness. This work is in the context of forthcoming consultation of a permanent ATTRO, recommended by North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and which has emerged as a crucial consideration in the planning of all city centre events. The Executive will be asked to: i. Consider options around the hours and days of operation of the Christmas Market and the broader implications of these. ii. Agree an approach to the 2026 Christmas Market hours and days of operation, and any associated measures required in order for this to be implemented. Please be aware that the action date for this item has been changed and this item has been deferred from 14 April to 12 May 2026 in order to enable the proper consideration of further information and advice received from North Yorkshire Police.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Ben Murphy		Deadline for Report:			27/04/26
Lead Member:			Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships
Lead Director:			Director of City Development
Contact Details:			Ben Murphy, Head of City Development, Garry Taylor, Director of City Development ben.murphy@york.gov.uk, garry.taylor@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			The work has been informed by ongoing dialogue with key city centre stakeholders including Make it York, the BID, the Tourism Advisory Board, North Yorkshire Police, Safety Advisory Group representatives, and Council Officers including Access Officer. The work forms part of a wider and ongoing dialogue with these and other parties, further discussion with York Access Forum and Disability Rights Forum specifically is planned as part of the report preparation process.
Consultees:
Background Documents:				York Christmas Market Operating Hours 7.10 York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Temporary Anti-T Annex A - Item 16 - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Tem Annex B - Item 16 - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Tem Annex C - Item 16 - York Christmas Market 2025 - Implementation of Tem 4.11 York Christmas Market 2025 Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrori 4.11 Annex A - York Christmas Market 2025 Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrori 4.11 Annex B - York Christmas Market 2025 Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrori 4.11 Annex C - York Christmas Market 2025 Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrori 4.11 Annex E - York Christmas Market 2025 Operation of Temporary Anti-Terrori 3.3 City Centre Events and Permanent Anti-Terrorism 3.3 Annnex A - Item 10 - City Centre Events and Permanent Anti-Terrorism
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							01/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Meeting Date:		02/06/26		Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Member Decision - of 'Normal' importance
Title of Report:			Air Quality Annual Status Report 2026
Description:			The report details the latest (2025) air quality monitoring results for York and progress on achieving measures in City of York Council’s current Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP4) to deliver further improvements in air quality. The Executive Member will be asked to note the contents of the report including the improving trend in air pollution in recent years and approve the submission of the Annual Status Report (ASR) to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for formal appraisal, in line with statutory guidance.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:				Deadline for Report:
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead Director:			Director of Environmental and Regulatory Service
Contact Details:			Mike Southcombe mike.southcombe@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:					Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Local authorities must submit an Annual Status Report to DEFRA each year. Whilst no consultation outside CYC has been undertaken specifically for the purposes of compiling the ASR, the report will be considered in public at the Executive Member Decision Session, before submission to DEFRA. Consultees: Various CYC departments were consulted to obtained updates on air quality improvement measures outlined in the report. DEFRA will appraise the ASR following submission and provide feedback to CYC.
Consultees:
Background Documents:
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:						22/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		02/06/26				Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' - decision leading to savings or expenditure of £500,000 or above
Title of Report:			EV Back Office Contract Replacement
Description:			Purpose of Report: Replacement of contract to allow continued operation of the public EV charging network for a further 5+3 years. The Executive will be asked to: Approve the procurement of a new back office and maintenance contract to replace the existing, defaulted contract, offering an extended term totalling 8 years from commencement of the contract. Please be aware that the action date for this item has been changed in order to allow for more information to be available before the Executive finalise their decision.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Stuart Andrews			Deadline for Report:			20/05/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for  Transport
Lead Director:			Director of Environmental and Regulatory Service
Contact Details:			Stuart Andrews, Transport Systems Project Manager stuart.andrews@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:							Reason Key:
Making Representations:					N/A
Process:			N/A
Consultees:
Background Documents:				EV Back Office Contract Replacement
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:								22/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		02/06/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities
Title of Report:			Make It York Limited – Service Contract Renewal Options
Description:			Purpose of Report: The report sets out the service contract renewal options for Make It York Limited (Council Teckal company), as the current contract expires in September 2026. It also sets out a future service level agreement. The Executive will be asked to: Approve the recommendations that include the term of a new contract for Make It York. Please be aware that the action date for this item has been changed in order to allow for more information to be available before the Executive finalise their decision.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Garry Taylor		Deadline for Report:			18/05/26
Lead Member:			Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture
Lead Director:			Director of City Development
Contact Details:			Garry Taylor, Director of City Development garry.taylor@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Council officers have consulted with Make It York.
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Make It York Limited – Service Contract Renewal Options
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							22/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		02/06/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Commissioning of additional drug and alcohol support service
Description:			Through the consolidated public health grant awarded to York for 2026/27, a ringfenced resource must be used to fund drugs and alcohol services in order to meet the government’s target of a world-class treatment, prevention and recovery system. The Executive will be asked to approve the variance to the current contract the council holds with Change Grow Live (CGL) Services, which commenced in July 2024 following a competitive tender process. This will enable resource received by the council to be passed on to CGL in order to meet strategic objectives around drug and alcohol harm.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Peter Roderick		Deadline for Report:			20/05/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care
Lead Director:			Director of Public Health
Contact Details:			Peter Roderick, Director of Public Health peter.roderick@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			The York Drug and Alcohol Partnership Board, including key partners as well as lived experience members, have been consulted on and approved the allocation of the resource. Consultees: the York Drug and Alcohol Partnership Board
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Commissioning of additional drug and alcohol support service
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							22/06/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		07/07/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Finance and Performance Outturn
Description:			Purpose of Report: To provide Executive Members with the year end position on both finance and performance. Executive Members will be asked to: Note the report. Please be aware that the action date has been changed for this item to allow more time for the information to be available.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Debbie Mitchell, Ian Cunningham		Deadline for Report:			25/06/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead Director:			Director of Finance
Contact Details:			Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), Ian Cunningham, Head of Business Intelligence debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk, ian.cunningham@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			N/A
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Finance and Performance Outturn
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							27/07/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		07/07/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Capital Programme Update Outturn
Description:			Purpose of Report: To provide Executive Members with the outturn position on the capital programme. The Executive will be asked to: Note the outturn and recommend to Full Council any changes as appropriate. Please be aware that the action date has been changed for this item to allow more time for the information to be available.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Debbie Mitchell		Deadline for Report:			25/06/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead Director:			Director of Finance
Contact Details:			Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			N/A
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Capital Programme Update Outturn
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							27/07/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		07/07/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Treasury management 2025/26 outturn
Description:			Purpose of Report: To provide Executive Members with an update on the Treasury Management position. The Executive will be asked to: Note the report. Please be aware that the action date has been changed for this item to allow more time for the information to be available.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Debbie Mitchell		Deadline for Report:			25/06/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion
Lead Director:			Director of Finance
Contact Details:			Debbie Mitchell, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) debbie.mitchell@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			N/A
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Treasury management 2025/26 outturn
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							27/07/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		07/07/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - a 'Key Issue' -  decision with significant effects on communities
Title of Report:			Safer York Partnership Community Safety Strategy 2026-29
Description:			Purpose of Report: The strategy will be approved by Safer York Partnership (Statutory Community Safety Partnership ) and this report will recommend the endorsement of the Strategy. The Council, has a statutory duty under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to work in partnership to deliver a strategy to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in York. The Executive will be asked to: to note the content of the Strategy and to commit to ensuring that City of York Council will continue to support its delivery through the work of services contributing to each of the Strategic Priorities outlined within the Strategy. Background documents - Current strategy: Issue - items at meetings - Safer York Partnership Community Safety Strategy
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Pauline Stuchfield		Deadline for Report:			23/06/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead Director:			Director of Housing and Communities
Contact Details:			Tanya Lyon, Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Community Services tanya.lyon@york.gov.uk, pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Community Safety Partnership co-produce the Strategy Consultees: As above plus Scrutiny review.
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Safer York Partnership Community Safety Strategy 2026-29
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							27/07/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		07/07/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Annual Housing Report 2025/26
Description:			Purpose of Report: This report will provide an overview of the housing landlord service over the previous 12 months and set priorities for the coming year. The report will cover the recent judgement for the Regulator of Social Housing against statutory Consumer Standards, and related plans for the coming 12 months plus approval of the local Allocations Policy. The Executive will be asked to: • Note the review of performance over the previous 12 months • Note the judgement by the Housing Regulator, ongoing priority work and action plans • Approve the revised Allocations Policy Background document - Previous Annual Housing Report: Issue details - Housing Annual Report
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Katherine Proctor		Deadline for Report:			25/06/26
Lead Member:			Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead Director:			Director of Housing and Communities
Contact Details:			Katherine Proctor, Assistant Director, Housing katherine.proctor@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			Tenant engagement Consultees: Tenants and People Scrutiny
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Annual Housing Report 2025/26
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							27/07/26

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FORWARD PLAN ITEM
Meeting:	Executive
Meeting Date:		03/11/26			Keyword:
Item Type:		Executive Decision - of 'Normal' Importance
Title of Report:			Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation
Description:			To invite the Executive to determine the points allocation, and consequently the Lord Mayoralty, for the forthcoming municipal year, 2027/2028. The Executive will be asked to agree to the points allocation for the forthcoming municipal year, and the consequent allocation of the Lord Mayoralty.
Wards Affected:			All Wards
Report Writer:			Bryn Roberts		Deadline for Report:			22/10/26
Lead Member:			Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships
Lead Director:			Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer
Contact Details:			Bryn Roberts, Director of Governance (Monitoring Officer) bryn.roberts@york.gov.uk
Implications
Level of Risk:			04-08 Regular monitoring required			Reason Key:
Making Representations:
Process:			No consultation is required for this decision.
Consultees:
Background Documents:				Lord Mayoralty Points Allocation
Call-In
If this item is called-in, it will be considered by the Corporate and Scrutiny Management Committee on:							23/11/26

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Call-In
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