Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

some of last year's community award winners

Community Awards shortlist revealed

Published 20 August 2019

The shortlisted nominees have been announced for North Yorkshire County Council’s Community Awards 2019.

traffic in Harrogate town centre

Possible next steps on Harrogate congestion

Published 20 August 2019

Following analysis of feedback received during a 12-week public engagement, the next steps in tackling congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough will be discussed by county councillors for the area later this month.

people on the nature trail during the opening ceremony

Nature trail unveiled in Thornton le Dale

Published 19 August 2019

Animal sculptures, detailed story boards and a bug hotel are among the features of a multi-use nature trail in Thornton le Dale.

man unloads material from white van at recycling centre

Residents urged to check commercial vehicle passes

Published 19 August 2019

People who use a commercial or commercial-like vehicle to deliver their household waste to household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are being urged to check their passes.

Pictured, Ian Weatherhead and North Yorkshire County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Highways, with a pork pie similar to the one planned for the road race

Giant pork pie and bunting to welcome UCI Championships

Published 16 August 2019

DALES businesses are putting in place preparations to welcome the UCI Road World Championships, with everything from giant pork pies to glittery window displays created by local children.

Looked-after students at North Yorkshire’s Virtual School celebrate at their recent graduation ceremony

North Yorkshire celebrates as A-level performance shows a rise

Published 15 August 2019

North Yorkshire students receiving their A-level results today have a lot to celebrate, according to early indications, placing the county in the top tier nationally for attainment.

The B6270, which links Grinton and Reeth with the Richmond area of the Dales, suffered severe damage when floods hit the region on July 30 and 31.

Flood-hit Dales road reopens ahead of schedule

Published 14 August 2019

A Dales road - which has been closed since torrential rainfall caused a landslip and weakened a bridge - will reopen two day ahead of schedule this evening.

Member of the UK Youth Parliament Rebecca Morgan, who is helping to organise a youth climate change summit

Youth Parliament climate change advocate stars in summit

Published 14 August 2019

A Youth Parliament member providing a voice to young people in North Yorkshire is on a mission to tackle climate change.

Steel tubing rolled into place at Grinton Moor

Giant metal pipes to help reconnect Dales roads

Published 13 August 2019

Giant steel tubes have been lowered into place in the Yorkshire Dales, which will form the basis of a temporary crossing where a bridge was swept away during floods.

North Yorkshire chief executive Richard Flinton

‘Chancellor’s one-year spending review must deal with the real risks’

Published 12 August 2019

After the announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, that there won't now be a comprehensive spending review, North Yorkshire County Council is calling for clear and positive action to tackle the biggest pressures facing local government.

A County Council highways officer discusses deployment of sandbags with local residents

Flood recovery work progresses despite further rain

Published 9 August 2019

North Yorkshire highways officers were out this morning (Friday) in the Grinton area of the Yorkshire Dales inspecting the road network following heavy rain overnight.

Josh and Ben join the Space Chase at Harrogate

7,000 and counting… summer reading is out of this world

Published 9 August 2019

More than 7,000 children in North Yorkshire have so far signed up for Space Chase, this year’s library Summer Reading Challenge.

: Grace Lawes of the County Council’s resilience and emergencies team sees the impact of flooding at a farm in Arkengarthdale

Dales farmers' plight – Council calls Government to action

Published 9 August 2019

England’s largest council has issued a plea to Government to release emergency funds to help North Yorkshire farmers whose businesses have been devastated by the recent flash floods.

The temporary bridge in place on the B6270 near Reeth

Bridge now in place in flood-hit area of Swaledale

Published 8 August 2019

A temporary bridge is now in place a week after flash floods damaged crossings, roads and properties in the Yorkshire Dales.

Children’s poet and author Joseph Coelho visited Northallerton library on Wednesday (7 August) as part of his quest to visit a library in every library authority in the UK. His aim is to encourage as many people as possible to join their local library.

Author embarks on library-joining marathon

Published 8 August 2019

A popular children’s author and champion of local libraries is taking on a marathon challenge to celebrate the vital role libraries play in our community.

Temporary bridge arrives on low loader on the B6270

Work goes on to support flood-stricken communities

Published 7 August 2019

Recovery work following last week’s devastating floods in the upper Yorkshire Dales continues apace as communities and agencies pull together to help stricken residents and reconnect affected villages.

artist Wendi New

Further your drawing skills at Northallerton library

Published 7 August 2019

Budding sketchers are invited to a How to Draw – Further Steps workshop at Northallerton library on Saturday, 31 August.

some of the work in the exhibition

Youngsters showcase art exhibition at Northallerton library

Published 6 August 2019

Youth art and animation groups are inviting members of the public to view their work at Northallerton library this summer.

• members of Kingfishers Swimming Club involved in the cross-Channel relay

Scarborough swimmers complete Channel relay challenge

Published 6 August 2019

A relay team from Kingfishers Swimming Club in Scarborough is celebrating another successful swim of the English Channel.

North Yorkshire’s engineers have designed temporary replacements for bridges which were severely damaged in last week’s floods, as they work to reconnect Dales communities as quickly as possible.

Temporary bridges to replace river crossings destroyed in flooding

Published 6 August 2019

North Yorkshire’s engineers have designed temporary replacements for bridges which were severely damaged in last week’s floods, as they work to reconnect Dales communities as quickly as possible.

Meningitis vaccination

Free protection against meningitis

Published 5 August 2019

The summer holiday is a good time for teenagers – including students going to university for the first time – to take the opportunity to have a simple free vaccination to guard against meningitis.

the collapsed bridge at Grinton Moor

Dales flood recovery operation continues

Published 2 August 2019

Recovery operations are continuing today to help the Yorkshire Dales communities that have shown such spirit and resolve in their recovery from this week’s unusually severe flooding.

Stuart Carlton presents a graduation certificate to Keeley Clayton

Graduation ceremony celebrates virtual school success

Published 31 July 2019

Children in care and care leavers are celebrating after graduating with flying colours from North Yorkshire’s virtual school.

Map of the A170 Stepney Road/Stepney Drive roundabout

Consultation event to be held on junction improvement

Published 31 July 2019

Members of the public are being invited to view the design for junction improvements at the A170 Stepney Road/Stepney Drive roundabout in Scarborough at a consultation event on Wednesday, 7 August.

Grinton moor bridge 9 miles west of Richmond

Flash flooding in North Yorkshire

Published 31 July 2019

Highways teams are continuing to work round the clock clearing roads and responding to the severe weather in the Yorkshire Dales.

the B6268 in Bedale

Resurfacing schemes to begin in Bedale area

Published 30 July 2019

Two road resurfacing schemes in the Bedale area are scheduled to begin on Monday, 5 August.

Newsham Bridge

Essential work to start on Newsham Bridge

Published 30 July 2019

Essential maintenance is scheduled to start on the Grade II-listed Newsham Bridge, between Amotherby and Great Barugh, on Monday, 5 August.

Emma Decent

Arts festival returns to Knaresborough library

Published 29 July 2019

The Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts (FEVA) returns to Knaresborough library with a jam-packed programme from 9 to 18 August.

crowds at the Tour de France in 2014

A warm welcome for world cycling championships

Published 26 July 2019

People are being urged to set up street parties, design their own land art and help communities welcome the UCI Road World Championships this September.

school stationery

Proposal to improve tuition for children with medical needs

Published 24 July 2019

Public consultation is to be recommended on proposals to increase the education provided to children and young people who can’t attend school because of medical needs.