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North Yorkshire Now
The newsletter for North Yorkshire residents | January 2015
 

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  Have your say on the
Minerals and Waste Joint Plan
 

As part of the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan for North Yorkshire and York (excluding the Yorkshire Dales National Park), we are consulting the public about new sites and amendments to proposals received as a result of a consultation held last year. We would like your views on these additional sites and revised information before the next stage of preparation of the joint plan.
The consultation will begin on 14 January 2015 and you will be able to access it here...


  Jobs, careers and volunteering
 

Search here for the latest job vacancies with the county council.
Young people can find advice about career opportunities at Real Start ... Find out about volunteering opportunities with the council here...


  In the plans
  See the latest county council planning applications.
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  Roads and traffic
 

Our highways teams are in the midst of winter gritting operations. Find out how and where we grit.
Read more... 
Stay up to date with roadworks around the county.
Read more...
Check out the council's weather cameras around the county.
Read more...


  What's on
 

Find out about events at libraries:
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See details of lunchtime lectures at the county record office:
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  Information for young people
 

Find advice and information for young people around the county:
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  £21m reduction in funding settlement

The county council faces a £21m reduction in funds following the announcement of the financial settlement for local government.
Read more...

  Extra money for road repairs

The council has welcomed additional Government funding for maintaining roads. The allocation is £9m more than last year.
Read more...

  There to offer support over the holidays

This Christmas and New Year, as every year, our frontline workers were on hand to offer support to older and vulnerable people.
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  Choose to foster, change a life

The right foster placement in a home environment and a familiar area can often be crucial for a young person to thrive.
Read more...

  Have your say on our plans

Library services - Thousands of people have shared their views on proposals for library services. There is still time to add yours.
Read more...

Care services - We are consulting on proposals to make changes to the services provided to children and young people with disabilities.
Read more...

School transport - We are consulting on proposed changes to the home to school and college transport service across the county.
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Tobacco control and stop-smoking services - We are asking for views on a plan to reduce the number of smokers in North Yorkshire.
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  The stage is set for first Tour de Yorkshire

The start and finish lines have been announced for the first Tour de Yorkshire international cycle race, which is to be held in May.
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  Fuel money-saver for Ryedale and coast

Ryedale and Scarborough residents who use oil for heating are urged to take part in a money-saving scheme to cut their fuel bills.
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