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North Yorkshire teaching award winners

North Yorkshire launches new teaching awards

Published 21 July 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has celebrated its first teaching awards in partnership with secondary school headteachers.
Christopher Paul Long

Conman jailed for 15 months over £17,000 fraud

Published 20 July 2017

A Scarborough man who was part of a gang who conned a 74-year-old woman out of her £17,000 life savings has been jailed for 15 months.
The reopened Tadcaster bridge

Tidy up work on river bed

Published 20 July 2017

The final tidying up of the river bed following the reopening of Tadcaster bridge in February is to start on Monday, 24 July.
members of the shared health and safety advisory team

Councils ensure strong health and safety service

Published 20 July 2017

A commitment to build on the success of health and safety advisory services has been made by the County Council and City of York Council.
Design for the new signs

Pointing in the right direction

Published 19 July 2017

Old and out-of-date road signs promoting attractions to drivers entering Scarborough are well on their way to being replaced.
Traffic lights are to be replaced

Work to improve junction near completion

Published 19 July 2017

The final phase of work to replace and upgrade traffic signals at the junction of King’s Road, Ripon Road and Parliament Street in Harrogate is to start.
Love Food Hate Waste with Nigel Brown

Start home composting at a bargain price

Published 19 July 2017

Residents in York and North Yorkshire are being offered the chance to start composting at a fantastic price.
Guests at launch of Bentham library

Library welcomes the community into its new home

Published 17 July 2017

A community came together to celebrate a new chapter in the story of Bentham library on 15 July, with its official launch in new premises.
Safeguards for world class environment

Authorities seek views on changes to minerals and waste plan

Published 17 July 2017

Members of the public and organisations are being given a further chance to comment on proposed changes to the publication draft of the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan.
Sir Martin Narey

Former head of Barnardo’s to lead social mobility drive on the coast

Published 17 July 2017

A top Government adviser and former chief of Barnardo’s will oversee a programme for the North Yorkshire coast to raise aspirations and improve social mobility for children..
Helping people to improve their mental health

New campaign to improve mental health

Published 17 July 2017

A campaign to help people to improve their mental health has been commissioned by North Yorkshire County Council.
cover of Young and Yorkshire 2 plan

Ambitious plan to improve children’s life chances further

Published 14 July 2017

The County Council and its partners have set out an ambitious new plan to improve life chances for children and young people across the county.
interior of Bentham library

Bentham library to celebrate move to new premises

Published 11 July 2017

Bentham library will celebrate its move to new premises with an official launch on Saturday, 15 July.
At the launch of the new collection at Northallerton library are (from left) Cllr Greg White; Glenda Middleton, Living Well team manager; Hugh Hanchard, library services manager, Rodney-Cove Smith Library, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Victoria Sauron, library supervisor.

Collection to support people with long-term conditions

Published 10 July 2017

Selected libraries in North Yorkshire are showcasing a new collection of books to support people living with long-term conditions.
drawing of animal characters

Join the Animal Agents in Summer Reading Challenge

Published 10 July 2017

Libraries are preparing for the Summer Reading Challenge, which invites children aged four to 11 to read six library books over the holidays.
Concerns over use of Snap Maps

Don’t let everyone know where you are

Published 6 July 2017

There are concerns over Snap Maps, a new function released by social media application Snapchat.
children at school

North Yorkshire celebrates rapid improvements

Published 4 July 2017

North Yorkshire County Council wishes to congratulate pupils, primary schools and early years providers for significant and rapid improvement in outcomes at all key stages.
Hazardous waste products

Council consults on hazardous waste changes

Published 4 July 2017

The County Council is seeking the views of residents about how hazardous waste collection services should be provided.
The restored Tadcaster bridge last month

Flood report recommends action

Published 4 July 2017

An improved system of flood defences is a priority for Tadcaster, says a report into the December 2015 flooding in the town.
Learners and guests at the celebration event at Allerton Court hotel, Northallerton

Young people celebrate their success

Published 4 July 2017

The achievements of 43 young people who have accessed personalised learning pathways last year have been applauded.
A64 near Welburn.

Road safety partnership steps in after A64 deaths

Published 29 June 2017

North Yorkshire’s Road Safety Partnership, 95 Alive, has pledged to work closely with Highways England to bring about improvement measures to increase road safety on the A64.
Graham School.

Graham School vows rapid progress on improvement

Published 29 June 2017

Graham School’s new leadership has vowed to move forward with speed and determination to take the school out of special measures.
Library book collection supports people with long-term conditions.

Library book collection supports people with long-term conditions

Published 28 June 2017

Selected libraries across North Yorkshire will showcase a new collection of books designed to support people living with long-term conditions and their carers.
The Stonewall Education Equality Index 2017

North Yorkshire leads the nation in support of LGBT young people

Published 28 June 2017

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has named North Yorkshire County Council as one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and celebrating difference in its schools.
County Hall in North Yorkshire

Health watchdog urges people to speak out about health changes

Published 23 June 2017

North Yorkshire’s health watchdog has today urged members of the public to make their voices heard over the many changes planned for the region’s health services.
Car traveling along an A road in North Yorkshire.

Funding secured for junction upgrade to boost jobs and business

Published 23 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council, the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership and Highways England have secured funding for multi-million pound A1(M) junction improvements that will support business growth and job creation, ease congest
North Yorkshire primary school children participated in a debate in the county council chambers.

Primary school pupils do their homework for debate final

Published 23 June 2017

Primary school children from across North Yorkshire argued the pros and cons of homework when they faced each other in the final of a county-wide debating contest.
Winners and learners at Harrogate Adult Learning centre with Sandy Docherty and members of the adult learning team.

Awards ceremony celebrates achievements of adult learners

Published 23 June 2017

The achievements of adult learners in the Harrogate, Selby and Craven areas have been celebrated at the south area Adult Learner Awards organised by North Yorkshire County Council’s adult learning team.
Stethescope and mobile phone in North Yorkshire.

New campaign encourages people to be clear on the signs of lung disease

Published 22 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council is asking people to take notice of a new campaign from Public Health England and be clear about the symptoms associated with lung diseases, including lung cancer - and see their doctor as soon as they have any concerns.
County Hall in North Yorkshire

Council decides to close Rathmell C of E primary school

Published 22 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has decided to close Rathmell Church of England primary school at the end of the school year.