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North Yorkshire Now
The newsletter for North Yorkshire residents | February 2013

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	Want to do business with us?
	If you are involved in a business that supplies the council or would like to know more about opportunities, don't miss February's meet the buyers event. You can also register to be kept up to date with opportunities. Read more...

	Jobs and careers
	Search here for all the latest job vacancies with the county council. Young people can find advice about career opportunities at Real Start ...and Get Connected Now...

	What's on?
	Find details of events in February. Search for events ... Add your event to our listings. Add event ... See County Record Office events. Read more ... Find out about events at libraries. Read more ...

	In the plans
	See the latest county council planning applications. Read more ...

	Roadworks & gritting
	Stay up to date with roadworks around the county. Read more... See the latest information on the council's gritting operations. Read more... Check out the council's weather cameras around the county. Read more...

Council tax set to be frozen for third year

County councillors are expected to agree a council tax freeze - for the third year running - when they consider the budget this month.
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Fresh action to protect vulnerable adults

A new campaign sets out to ensure vulnerable people receive the support they deserve and encourages reporting of abuse.
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Set up your own snow patrol

The council's community partnership scheme helps groups set up their own snow patrol. Watch the video to find out how.
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Join children's traffic club for free

A limited number of free memberships of the Children's Traffic Club are available to help North Yorkshire children learn road safety.
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Why it's worth getting a smear test

Five-minute smear tests can prevent four our of five cervical cancers from developing, as a new campaign explains.
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New goods from old - start reusing here

Choose2Reuse fairs are back, celebrating everything secondhand, redesigned and refurbished. Find out about this year's first.
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What we do and why you should vote

North Yorkshire's 72 county council seats are up for election in May. Be sure you have a vote on how county services are run.
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Buy copies of certificates online

Anyone needing a copy of a birth, marriage, civil partnership of death certificate from the County Council can now buy it online.
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Consultation on high-speed rail link

The preferred route and consultation details of the high-speed rail link which will cut through North Yorkshire have been announced.
See the details here ...

Do you need help to keep warm?

Do you need help to keep warm this winter or do you know someone who might need help?
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