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Living Well co-ordinator Louise Partlett with Judith McLay who has registered for the Safe and Connected trial

Regular calls will help people to keep on living well

Published 16 October 2018

A friendly knock at the door will help to bring reassurance as we join forces with Royal Mail to help older people to stay well and independent at home.
The pop-up shops in the libraries are run by teams of local volunteers

Christmas card pop-up shops in libraries

Published 15 October 2018

Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest charity Christmas card organisation, is set to open its pop-up shops across North Yorkshire libraries as the festive season gets under way.
Advice was provided to protect vulnerable residents

Doorstep criminals targeted in joint operation

Published 12 October 2018

Doorstep criminals taking advantage of vulnerable and elderly victims in North Yorkshire have been targeted in a week of robust enforcement action by trading standards and the police as part of Operation Rogue Trader, a national initiative.
Devolution is about graphic

Compelling economic case for Yorkshire devolution presented to Government

Published 12 October 2018

Yorkshire council leaders have asked the Government to work with them to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal which could deliver a £30bn-a-year boost to the region and the UK.
Principal Chris Drew with his sixth form students at Northallerton School and Sixth Form College

New head shows the way forward for Northallerton School

Published 11 October 2018

Students at Northallerton School and Sixth Form College say things are looking up.
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United voices to improve mental health

Published 11 October 2018

Improving mental health and wellbeing for all will be the focus when about 30 organisations come together for the first meeting of Harrogate district’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Network on Wednesday, 17 October.
group of Rotters

Recognition for Rotters at celebration event

Published 11 October 2018

Our waste and countryside team hosted a celebration at Ripon Walled Garden to thank volunteer Rotters for their contribution to waste prevention.
last year's winners

County Council’s Community Awards finalists announced

Published 11 October 2018

Finalists in the County Council’s annual Community Awards have been announced.
The service is free to people experiencing substance misuse problems

North Yorkshire Horizons celebrates four great years

Published 10 October 2018

A service is celebrating four years of helping as many people as possible in the county to recover from and stay free of drug and alcohol dependency.
The road is going to be part of the diversion route for the forthcoming roadworks on the A64

Essential resurfacing work in Norton

Published 10 October 2018

Resurfacing work is due to start in Mill Street, Norton, on Monday, 15 October.
The silhouettes will be on display until 2 November

They are there, but not there

Published 10 October 2018

Ten symbolic silhouettes are on display around the county as part of the “There But Not There” commemorative campaign launched to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
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Council seeks views on school changes

Published 9 October 2018

Families in the Ripon area are being asked to give their views on proposals to amalgamate Moorside infant and junior schools and to create special school provision for the area on the site.
Members have a chance to work with a broad range of people to ensure the countryside is open to all

Speak up on countryside access

Published 9 October 2018

People interested in access to the countryside are being invited to apply to join the North Yorkshire Local Access Forum.
The work in York Place involves repairs to the concrete underneath the surface

Resurfacing work to start in Scarborough

Published 9 October 2018

Essential road resurfacing is continuing in Scarborough this month in order to complete the work before the winter weather arrives.
child with bricks

County Council consults on high needs changes

Published 9 October 2018

We are consulting families, staff and schools on proposals to reshape the use of the high needs budget for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
Martin Trent

Call for volunteers for growing community transport

Published 8 October 2018

Community transport providers across North Yorkshire have joined together to appeal for people to join their teams of volunteers.
Councillor Michael Harrison

Letter piles on pressure for social care reform

Published 8 October 2018

North Yorkshire’s leading councillors and chief executive have sent a letter calling on the Government and all partners to adopt a 12-point plan for a fairer and sustainable social care system.
artist's impression of new sixth form

Work to start on £2m sixth form for King James School

Published 8 October 2018

Work is about to start on a new £2 million sixth-form centre for King James School, Knaresborough.
The full timetable will recommence on 22 October

County council steps in to maintain bus service

Published 5 October 2018

The Sherburn-in-Elmet to Tadcaster bus is to be provided by the council after the contracted operator said it could no longer run the service.
The swing bridge is to undergo a major refurbishment

Work to begin on swing bridge repairs

Published 5 October 2018

Preparation work for repairs to Cawood swing bridge begins on Monday 8 October.
The focus this year is helping children and young people to look after their mental health

Mental health support is there for everyone

Published 4 October 2018

North Yorkshire is marking World Mental Health Day next week and celebrating many initiatives around the county to support people both young and old.
staff from health and adult services at the awards celebration

Celebrating excellence in North Yorkshire’s health and adult services

Published 4 October 2018

Staff members who go the extra mile to support older and disabled adults, people with mental health issues and the wider community in North Yorkshire have been publicly thanked and awarded.
Tour de Yorkshire finish at Scarborough

County host towns announced for Tour de Yorkshire 2019

Published 4 October 2018

The news that three towns in North Yorkshire  are to host the start or finish of a Tour de Yorkshire stage in 2019 has been given a warm welcome as the county gears up for a spectacular year of top-class cycling.
Having the flu vaccine is very important

Let’s be prepared to tackle flu this winter

Published 3 October 2018

Now that the summer holidays are a distant memory and the shorter days are rapidly approaching, North Yorkshire County Council is urging people to take up the offer of the NHS flu jab as soon as they can.
Sing and swing choir at Harrogate library

North Yorkshire celebrates National Libraries Week

Published 2 October 2018

North Yorkshire will hold a week of wellbeing events to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries during National Libraries Week from 8 to 13 October.
The knives bought in the test

Warning to retailers after knives bought by 16-year-old

Published 1 October 2018

Eight out of 10 retailers sold knives to a 16-year-old in a recent test purchase survey by the county council's Trading Standards as part of Knife Crime Awareness Week activity.
Bikeability is offered to Year 6 pupils

Council agrees to extra funding for cycle training scheme

Published 28 September 2018

Councillors have approved additional funding to support Bikeability cycle training for school children.
The work is expected to take six weeks

Essential resurfacing to start on A59 bridge

Published 27 September 2018

The council is scheduled to begin essential maintenance on Inghey Bridge, on the A59 about one mile west of Skipton, on 1 October.
Two sisters together

County Council consults on high needs changes

Published 27 September 2018

North Yorkshire County Council has agreed to consult with families, staff and schools on proposals to reshape the high needs budget for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
UCI World Cycle Championships

County proud to host pinnacle of global cycle racing calendar

Published 26 September 2018

North Yorkshire County Council has welcomed the announcement of the routes for the UCI Road World Championships, which will come to Yorkshire in September 2019.