Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Youth Voice member

Young people pledge to tackle bullying

Published 18 April 2019

A body designed to give young people in North Yorkshire a voice, has pledged to equip them with the skills to identify bullying and raise awareness of how to address it.

Primary school child in North Yorkshire

Clapham meeting will give full debate on school’s future

Published 18 April 2019

North Yorkshire’s leading councillors are holding a special meeting next week (April 30th) to discuss the future of one of the county’s small village schools.

image from virtual reality experience

Take a virtual trip into the heart of Africa

Published 17 April 2019

Visitors to Knaresborough library will be able to take a virtual journey into the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of Africa’s most dangerous and beautiful countries.

interior of Scarborough library

Library giveaway for World Book Night

Published 17 April 2019

Scarborough library will mix the pleasure of reading with the joy of music when it celebrates World Book Night on Tuesday, 23 April.

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Invitation to register interest in Selby Special Free School

Published 16 April 2019

Educational trusts are being invited to register their interest in opening a local authority-commissioned special free school for the Selby area.

Interior of Skipton library

Library refurbishment will improve services

Published 16 April 2019

Work on much-needed improvements of Skipton library is to begin next month to provide a more up-to-date and flexible space, giving a better service to local people.

Children in a primary school in North Yorkshire using a mixing bowl.

Most North Yorkshire families get first primary school preference

Published 16 April 2019

As high as 94 per cent of North Yorkshire families of primary age children secured their first choice of school for their child. Just over 98 per cent of families secured one of their top three preferences.

traffic in Harrogate

Public survey of Harrogate and Knaresborough congestion begins

Published 16 April 2019

A 12-week public survey into the impact of congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough and measures that could be taken to tackle the issue began on Monday, 15 April.

Cyclists in the closing stages of the Tour de France in Scarborough North Yorkshire

Decide on your Tour de Yorkshire viewing point

Published 15 April 2019

People can plan their Tour de Yorkshire vantage points as the final preparations are underway to welcome the race to North Yorkshire.

Bedale wins Makaton friendly status

Town wins Makaton friendly status ahead of Tour de Yorkshire

Published 11 April 2019

A North Yorkshire community has become the UK’s second ever Makaton-friendly town – and is now preparing to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire using the form of sign language.

British Empire Medal recipients

British Empire Medals awarded to outstanding individuals

Published 10 April 2019

Seven residents in the North Yorkshire Lieutenancy area have been awarded British Empire Medals for outstanding services to their communities.

Kirkby Malham bridge

Kirkby Malham bridge widening improves safety and access

Published 10 April 2019

A Yorkshire Dales bridge that is essential for deliveries, including animal feed to farms, is now safer for wide vehicles and local people following the completion of work to widen it.

Whitby swing bridge

Swing bridge to close to vehicles during Goth events

Published 10 April 2019

The swing bridge in Whitby is to be closed to vehicles for the safety of pedestrians during two Goth events this month.

Dee Johnston

Sing for joy with new wellbeing choir at library

Published 10 April 2019

Singing should be joyous and for everyone – that’s the philosophy behind a new community wellbeing choir, which anyone can join.

members of last year’s Best Community Group award winner Exclusively Inclusive

Nominate your local champions in our community awards

Published 9 April 2019

Nominations are now open for our community awards, which honour volunteers who make a difference in their community.

Contractors use jetpatcher to repair the road surface

New vision for North Yorkshire’s highways

Published 9 April 2019

Proposals to ensure a highways service that is fit for the future are to be considered by England’s largest council next week (April 16th).

Primary school child and teacher

Clapham school decision postponed to take in all views

Published 8 April 2019

More time is to be given to consider the high volume of responses from a consultation on the future of Clapham Church of England Primary School.

People affected by Dementia and their families in North Yorkshire

New support service for people affected by dementia

Published 8 April 2019

People whose lives have been affected by dementia, their families and carers can get free help and support from a new service available across North Yorkshire.

traffic in Harrogate

Residents urged to give views on congestion in 12-week survey

Published 8 April 2019

Public opinions on the impact of congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough and measures that might be used to address it will be sought in a 12-week public engagement beginning next Monday, 15 April.

County Councillor Patrick Mulligan helped by school pupils to present Power Down Pete with his birthday cake

Super hero birthday celebrations with Power Down Pete

Published 5 April 2019

Pupils and teachers at Bradleys Both primary school near Skipton hosted a very special tenth birthday party for local eco-hero Power Down Pete.

the new deputy lord lieutenants

Meet the new Deputy Lieutenants of North Yorkshire

Published 4 April 2019

Five new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed by the Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, Mrs Johanna Ropner, with Her Majesty the Queen’s agreement.

one of the Whitby area shedders

Projects underway to support good mental health

Published 4 April 2019

Local organisations are celebrating winning grants for projects designed to promote good mental health and reduce the numbers of people taking their own lives.

session at Dancing for Well-Being

Three council-supported projects in public vote for funding

Published 3 April 2019

Three North Yorkshire projects that received support from the County Council’s Stronger Communities programme are in a public vote to receive a share of up to £3m of National Lottery funding.

gender pay graphic

County Council pushes ahead in closing the gender pay gap

Published 29 March 2019

The County Council is forging ahead in closing the gender pay gap for staff across all services and pledges to continue to narrow the gap.

North Yorkshire's Members of the Youth Parliament

North Yorkshire elects new UK Youth Parliament members

Published 29 March 2019

Three young people have been elected to provide a national voice for the youth of North Yorkshire.

Toad crossing the road

Signs save toad from the open road

Published 28 March 2019

We all know Mr Toad loves the open road.

Charlie Macleod and Ed Horwood try out the new equipment in Scarborough

Mobile workshop teaches positive skills to young people

Published 28 March 2019

A pop-up shed is helping young people give something back to the community by teaching woodwork skills so they can make items for good causes.

Ripon Road

Resurfacing due to begin on A61 Ripon Road

Published 27 March 2019

Resurfacing and patching of the A61 Ripon Road is scheduled to begin on Monday (1 April).

Blue Bank at Sleights

Blue Bank resurfacing about to start

Published 26 March 2019

Essential carriageway resurfacing is to begin this week on the A169 at Blue Bank, where the road climbs up onto the moors from Sleights.

Children near school bus

Consultation begins on school transport proposals

Published 25 March 2019

A 12-week consultation is to take place on school transport in North Yorkshire, to look at what can continue to be funded over and above statutory requirements.