Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Cllr Carl Les at proposed devolution deal launch

Devolution deal set to provide huge financial opportunities

Published 26 September 2022

A much-anticipated devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire would provide one of the best financial agreements secured from the Government in the North of England as a foundation for bringing a host of benefits for hundreds of thousands of people.

Three ladies at a Knit and natter group in a library

Libraries Week activities planned to promote life-long learning

Published 26 September 2022

Art sessions, poetry readings and author talks are among the highlights of a week-long initiative to encourage residents to see what is on offer at their local library.

Rogue trader who faked symptoms of a brain tumour convicted

Published 23 September 2022

A gang of rogue traders has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a campaign of exploitation against elderly and vulnerable victims across the North of England.

Pavilions of Harrogate

Shortlist announced for community awards

Published 22 September 2022

The shortlist has been revealed for North Yorkshire’s community awards scheme which celebrates the voluntary work of individuals and organisations.

A view of the proposed SEND free school site at Osgodby Selby

Eco-measures unveiled for North Yorkshire’s greenest school

Published 22 September 2022

A proposed new school for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is being designed with innovative energy-saving and environmentally-friendly features.

An aerial view of Kex Gill

Kex Gill re-alignment contractor appointed

Published 22 September 2022

An engineering company which was involved in the delivery of the 2012 London Olympics and the capital’s Crossrail project has been selected to carry out the re-alignment of the A59 at Kex Gill.

8 people stood in front of a gritter

County trials new tech to stay ahead in winter roads maintenance

Published 21 September 2022

State-of-the-art technology is due to be employed to monitor North Yorkshire’s vast network of roads throughout the winter months to help ensure routes can be kept open during severe weather.

An aerial view of the former Northallerton school site on Grammar School Lane.

North Yorkshire to submit bid for new special school

Published 21 September 2022

We are to submit a bid for a new special school to be included in the Government’s next Special Free School programme.

A scenic shot of North Yorkshire countryside

Second home owners to face council tax premium

Published 20 September 2022

The owners of second homes are set to have to pay a premium on their properties in North Yorkshire amid ambitious plans to tackle the affordable housing crisis which is blighting communities across the county.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Statement of condolence from North Yorkshire County Council

Published 8 September 2022

Tributes paid to “unstinting commitment” of Queen’s reign following her death

The Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner

Message of condolence from the Lord Lieutenant

Published 8 September 2022

The Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner, said: “It is with the most profound sadness that I have learnt of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

The winner crosses the finish line.

Showpiece cycle race promotes North Yorkshire to global audience

Published 7 September 2022

The chance to showcase North Yorkshire to a global audience by hosting today’s stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race will help heighten the county’s profile across the world and boost the economy, our leader has said.

Council staff and volunteers who will be seeking the public views on their key priorities for their local communities as part of the Let’s Talk conversation.

Public urged to help shape future of new council

Published 7 September 2022

The biggest ever conversation with the public in North Yorkshire will help shape a watershed moment in local democracy and pinpoint the future priorities for vital services for hundreds of thousands of people in the county.

Executive member for children and young people’s service, Cllr Janet Sanderson.

Foster carers needed to help give families a well-earned break

Published 6 September 2022

A recruitment drive is being launched for a service to provide short-term foster care for families after its use fell dramatically during the Covid-19 pandemic amid concerns over the spread of the disease.

North Yorkshire’s Virtual School head and chair of the National Association of Virtual School Heads, Julie Bunn

Success for students with North Yorkshire’s Virtual School

Published 6 September 2022

The achievements of children in care and care leavers are being celebrated as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their education.

The A684 at Akebar

Two highways schemes to begin on a main road in Richmondshire

Published 5 September 2022

A major road through the Yorkshire Dales is to close for five days while a safety improvement scheme and essential drainage works are carried out.

Hughie Livesley in a library with his Gadgeteers certificate and medal

Don’t miss your chance to collect a Gadgeteers medal

Published 2 September 2022

North Yorkshire libraries are encouraging as many children as possible to finish this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with the theme Gadgeteers.

An overgrown tree in North Yorkshire

Cut back overgrown trees and hedges on your property

Published 1 September 2022

Residents are being reminded to cut back any hedges or trees on their land that are causing a hazard to the public.

The Tanfield brothers cycling up Carlton Bank

It’s time to enjoy the cycling spectacle of the Tour of Britain

Published 31 August 2022

International cyclists will tackle a challenging route around North Yorkshire’s coast and moors when the Tour of Britain arrives in the county on Wednesday (7 September) – and locals are being encouraged to get out to enjoy the spectacle.

The NY Now app

NY Highways’ incident reporting app shortlisted for national award

Published 31 August 2022

A pioneering mobile app developed by North Yorkshire’s newly established highways maintenance company has been shortlisted in the Highways Awards 2022.

School kitchen staff serving food.

Apply for free school meals, in time for the new school year

Published 30 August 2022

Families in North Yorkshire are being given easier access to apply for free school meals with a new streamlined system that has been launched ahead of the new academic year.

A view of Hawes

Safety improvement scheme to begin in Hawes

Published 30 August 2022

A major road improvement scheme is due to begin in one of the Yorkshire Dales most popular tourist destinations, financed by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund.

Three people in front of an Openreach van.

Superfast broadband boost for thousands

Published 30 August 2022

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses have benefited from an ambitious roll-out of superfast broadband connections.

Three people outside a pharmacy with Naloxone.

Emergency medicine expected to save lives of more overdose victims

Published 30 August 2022

An antidote that can help to save the lives of drug users who accidentally overdose is to be made increasingly available across North Yorkshire.

A general view of the landscape at Reeth in North Yorkshire.

Devolution Deal would be 'life-changing' for economy

Published 26 August 2022

Councillors in North Yorkshire will decide whether Government’s draft devolution deal and the promise of a publicly elected mayor for the region should go forward to the public for consultation.

Members of Skipton Walkers, Cynthia Wood, Jennifer Potter, chair Chris Nash, Pat Slater, Jo Shepherd and Norma Akrigg.

Walking groups unite to help more people get active for health

Published 26 August 2022

The landscapes and picturesque market towns and villages are famous around the world, capturing the imaginations of generations who have visited them.

Kate Evans, a new name in crime writing.

Top authors appearing at Scarborough library

Published 26 August 2022

Two popular crime authors are inviting the public to join them at Scarborough library where they will be delving into the world of mystery fiction.

Emma Brewer, Ella Henley Smith, Matthew Donaghy, Charlotte Henley Smith celebrate exam success at Selby High School.

Students receive results after first formal GCSEs since pandemic

Published 25 August 2022

Students from across North Yorkshire today received results after the first formal GCSE exams since the pandemic.

Charging an electric car

New network of electric vehicle chargepoints approved

Published 24 August 2022

North Yorkshire will see a new network of electric vehicle charging points installed at rural locations after we succeeded in a bid for £2.2m of funding.

Examples of the designs by pupils of Fylingdales and Hawsker schools, which form the basis for Tour of Britain land art to be created at the schools.

Schoolchildren inspire Tour of Britain land art with a coastal flavour

Published 24 August 2022

Seeing international cyclists competing over a tough yet stunning route will only be part of the attraction when stage four of the Tour of Britain comes to North Yorkshire on Wednesday, 7 September.