Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

B1258 Malton Road at West Knapton closed for roadworks

Essential road maintenance to be carried out in Ryedale

Published 15 November 2019

A road near Malton is to close while essential resurfacing work takes place.

Gemma Dixon with children at Forest Moor School

Forest Moor puts best foot forward under new head

Published 14 November 2019

Gemma Dixon, the new headteacher of Forest Moor, a special school near Harrogate, has lost no time in enriching school life and raising expectations and standards of teaching and learning since her appointment following a successful headship in London.

Children's books

Consultation to take place on closure of Dales school with ten pupils

Published 12 November 2019

Governors of a North Yorkshire primary school have voted to consult on its closure, after a long battle to keep the school viable.

Chrystal Decanter

Handmade Christmas and Glitterfest at library

Published 8 November 2019

Festive fun for all the family can be enjoyed at the first Handmade Christmas and Glitterfest at Scarborough library on Saturday, 30 November, from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

a section of road

As road casualties fall, county improves public access to figures

Published 5 November 2019

The most recent casualty figures for roads in North Yorkshire and York show that in 2018 there were 286 fewer collisions and 349 fewer casualties.

Dr Sargeant and the Bishop of Ripon with the report

New report examines health and hardship in North Yorkshire

Published 5 November 2019

North Yorkshire’s Director of Public Health has published a report setting out the links between poverty and ill-health.

poster for smoke-free services

Drive to make public spaces smoke-free

Published 5 November 2019

As part of the drive to make North Yorkshire’s public spaces smoke-free, a new round of funding is available for organisations that look after public areas.

the sisters with their artwork at the library

Recycled artwork unveiled at Harrogate library

Published 4 November 2019

Harrogate library is the new home of a fascinating piece of art made by pupils of Harrogate’s Brackenfield School.

the road over the bridge on the A684

Essential roadworks to start on Spennithorne railway bridge

Published 4 November 2019

Essential roadworks to improve safety are due to start on the A684 at Spennithorne railway bridge this month.

some of the comics in the giveaway

Pick up a free comic at the library

Published 4 November 2019

Customers at Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Skipton libraries and Bilton and Woodfield Community Library will be able to pick up a free comic from Friday, 8 November.

one of the winners receives her award

Event celebrates achievements of inspirational adult learners

Published 4 November 2019

The achievements of adult learners have been celebrated in an awards presentation evening in Scarborough.

Harry Rashid and Helen Cooper

North Yorkshire Education Services acquires schools HR service

Published 30 October 2019

North Yorkshire Education Service (NYES) continues its growth across the UK in the education sector with the acquisition of a dedicated schools HR service.

Care leavers conference

North Yorkshire care leavers celebrate success

Published 28 October 2019

Dozens of care leavers in North Yorkshire, as well as the people who support them, have gathered together at the University of York to celebrate their achievements and learn about opportunities.

Tiffany Cook

North Yorkshire recognised in national awards for social care

Published 28 October 2019

North Yorkshire’s Children and Young People’s Service is celebrating after being shortlisted in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2019.

the award winners with the presenters on stage at the ceremony

Volunteers celebrated as community awards presented

Published 25 October 2019

The scope of volunteering in North Yorkshire was celebrated today (Friday, 25 October) with the presentation of North Yorkshire County Council’s annual community awards.

lighting columns along the A63 Selby bypass

Bypass lights switched off to support energy-reduction drive

Published 24 October 2019

Street lights along the A63 Selby bypass have been switched off as part of an ongoing energy reduction programme.

people involved in the scheme outside the school

Councillor’s budget helps to provide new CCTV system for school

Published 24 October 2019

A Harrogate school hit by an arson attack earlier this year has had a new CCTV system installed, thanks in part to support from a North Yorkshire County Councillor.

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Residents warned to beware cold callers selling fish

Published 24 October 2019

Trading standards officers in North Yorkshire are warning residents of the dangers of dealing with doorstep callers selling fish, following a recent spate of incidents across the county.

people in supported living

Voice your views in supported living service transformation

Published 24 October 2019

North Yorkshire residents who have lived in, or have experience of, supported living housing are being urged to help to shape and transform services.

people at the start of the fibre installation at St Mary's School in Selby

Work under way on £15.1m high-speed broadband project

Published 22 October 2019

Work has started on a £15.1m investment providing high-speed broadband to public sector sites in North Yorkshire.

Charlie Macleod of the B&Q store in Scarborough and Ed Horwood of the Youth Justice Service try out tools provided for the pop-up workshop in Scarborough earlier this year

Youth justice pioneer becomes national awards finalist

Published 22 October 2019

A dedicated member of the Youth Justice Service is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national award for his work rehabilitating young people.

The County Council’s head of Looked after Children, Leaving Care and Youth Justice Vicky Metheringham, Early Help apprentice Jade Taylor, Leaving Care manager Maggie Allen and Accommodation and Opportunity manager on the Leaving Care team, Nicki Watkinson.

North Yorkshire selected for national project to improve support for young adults leaving care

Published 22 October 2019

North Yorkshire has been selected to join an innovative national project which will employ care leavers as consultants to improve services.

officials at the opening of the waste transfer station

Centre will enhance recycling operation

Published 21 October 2019

A new centre opened by North Yorkshire County Council will make waste recycling in Ryedale more efficient and environmentally friendly.

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Give your views on council services

Published 21 October 2019

As North Yorkshire faces increasing demand for services at a time of severe financial challenges, residents are being urged to give their views on how the County Council should prioritise its ambitions.

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Voice your views to develop plans around autism

Published 21 October 2019

North Yorkshire County Council has launched Autism Matters, a series of public events to help to inform future plans and priorities.

Cyclist waiting for train at platform edge

Funding bid prepared to make travel safer, easier and quicker

Published 18 October 2019

A bid to a £1.28bn government fund to improve productivity by investing in transport infrastructure in parts of North Yorkshire and the wider region is to be submitted to the Department for Transport.

Educational trusts have registered their interest in opening a county council-commissioned special free school for the Selby area.

Trusts step forward for new Selby free school

Published 18 October 2019

Educational trusts have registered their interest in opening a county council-commissioned special free school for the Selby area.

example of records from County Record Office

Archives volunteers uncover county’s black history

Published 17 October 2019

Historic stories of the experience of black people in North Yorkshire are being revealed by the County Record Office in Black History Month this October.

interior of Selby library

Delve into Selby’s history at library archive event

Published 17 October 2019

Selby library will open a window onto the history of the town when it hosts an Access Our Archive event on Thursday, 24 October, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

children at a Tech-Makers drop-in earlier this year

Become a Tech-Maker this half term at North Craven libraries

Published 16 October 2019

Virtual reality headsets and robotic Lego are among the creative activities on offer at Bentham, Ingleton and Settle community libraries.