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North Yorkshire Now
The newsletter for North Yorkshire residents | February 2016
 

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  Next issue: budget and council tax
 

The March issue of North Yorkshire Now will include details of the budget and council tax decisions due to be made by councillors later this month. The council expects to be told by government this week final details of its financial settlement. The council's Executive will meet shortly to make budget and council tax recommendations for the full council to consider later in February. Reports to be considered by the Executive will be uploaded here... and an overview of the council's budget position can be found here...


  Have your say
 

We and local clinical commissioning groups have developed a draft learning disability strategy and are now inviting further comments.
Have your say here...


  In the plans
  See the latest county council planning applications.
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  Roads, traffic & public notices
 

Our highways teams' winter gritting operations are continuing. Find out how and where we grit.
Read more... 
Stay up to date with road works and traffic regulation orders where you live.
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Check out the council's weather cameras around the county.
Read more...


  What's on
 

Find out about events at libraries:
Read more...
See details of lunchtime lectures at the County Record Office:
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  Community directory
 

Our community directory allows you to search online for a range of community information, including childcare, support, activities, clubs, organisations and groups.
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  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...


 


  Staying Put supports 100 young people

We're celebrating a milestone for a scheme that lets teenagers in our care stay with their foster families at a crucial stage in their lives.
Read more...

  Quit smoking to reduce risk of 16 cancers

We've launched a hard-hitting campaign that highlights the 16 cancers caused by smoking.
Read more...

  County schools stay in top rank

Once again North Yorkshire schools and colleges have achieved results well above national averages at both GCSE and A-level.
Read more...

  Grants available for victims of floods

If your home or business was flooded in the recent storms, you may be eligible for a recovery grant.
Read more...

  Keep up to date with A59 Kex Gill work

The A59 at Kex Gill between Harrogate and Skipton is closed due to a risk of landslips. Work is progressing on installing a solution.
Read the latest updates here...

  Read latest updates on Tadcaster bridge

Work has been completed to install a temporary footbridge in Tadcaster following the collapse of the main bridge during flooding.
Read the latest updates here...

  Become a dementia friend at the library

Over the coming months, several libraries in North Yorkshire will host sessions for people who would like to become dementia friends.
Read more...

  Young people's views sought on county

We're asking young people about their aspirations and their thoughts on life in North Yorkshire, including jobs, transport and technology.
Read more...

  Business opportunity at staff canteen

The county council is inviting local businesses to bring fresh ideas to the use of its staff canteen at County Hall in Northallerton.
Read more...

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