Welcome to the Thirsk and Malton page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.

To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.

Networking events in your area

North Yorkshire Council are inviting local business representatives to be part of shaping the Town Investment Plan for Malton and Norton. The plans are part of a programme of work that covers all towns across North Yorkshire, and will identify projects or actions that are achievable, measurable and that deliver tangible economic growth benefits to the towns they cover. Each plan will be unique to the town and tailored to support local aspirations and existing plans. Once complete, the Town Investment Plan will help the community secure funding by evidencing that there are identified projects which have the support of key stakeholders.

If you would like to find out more, and be part of our upcoming consultation events, please contact Faye Snowden, Regeneration Officer by emailing faye.snowden@northyorks.gov.uk.

Thirsk YNY Networking

Tea Time Café, 87 Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1ET

• Thursday 25 September 9am to 10.30am

For tickets for the Thirsk YNY Networking event, visit the Eventbrite page.

News and events in your area

Martyn’s Law and SCaN Training for Local Businesses

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, gained Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025 after years of campaigning by Figen Murray OBE, the mother of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Martyn’s Law requires public premises with a capacity of over 200 to have better preparedness for terrorist attacks and the ability to respond effectively.

To support local businesses in implementing Martyn’s Law, our Ryedale Community Safety Team is offering two free ‘See, Check and Notify (SCaN) Customer Facing’ training sessions this summer.

What is SCaN Training?

SCaN training helps businesses maximise safety and security with existing resources. It empowers staff to identify suspicious activity and take the appropriate action, helping to prevent potential threats while enhancing the customer experience.

This training is free and open to all local businesses and organisations, particularly those impacted by Martyn’s Law.

To register or for more information, visit ACT Training Suite by North Yorkshire Police on Eventbrite.

Your local Senior Business Advisor

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As Senior Business Advisor for Thirsk and Malton, Jo’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Jo takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Thirsk and Malton constituency, as well as the Easingwold area.

Jo has extensive experience in economic development, regeneration and project management, having worked across multiple public sector services. Jo and her family enjoy walking, making the most of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.