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Norton level crossing

Weight limit on crossing confirmed, but it will be reviewed

Published 24 January 2020

A permanent ban on vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes on Norton level crossing has been confirmed, but will be reviewed in light of the increase in rail services in Malton and analysis of the impact of that on traffic flows and air quality.
Carolyn Frank

Unlocking North Yorkshire’s Economic Potential:

Published 24 January 2020

An overhaul of public transport and education linking learning to business start-up opportunities are some of the big ticket items that will help unlock North Yorkshire’s economic potential.
improvements at Stepney Road junction

Residents see benefit at halfway mark of junctions work

Published 21 January 2020

Essential junction improvements in Scarborough to ease congestion and improve safety for pedestrians have reached the halfway point.
Library staff and volunteers at Filey library receive a Summer Reading Challenge award from Cllr Jim Clark

Out-of-this-world success for reading challenge at Filey library

Published 17 January 2020

Space chasers at Filey library have been rewarded for taking part in last year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Karl Battersby, who succeeds David Bowe as Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services (BES) at North Yorkshire County Council

New Director set to take key role in England’s largest county

Published 17 January 2020

The person who will take on responsibilities including managing North Yorkshire’s 5,350 miles of highways, the disposal of more than 300,000 tonnes of waste per year and the county’s leading edge trading standards team is looking forward to the challenge.
Stuart Price, Cllr Yvonne Peacock and Carl Les

North Yorkshire prepares to welcome the tour

Published 16 January 2020

Parts of the Yorkshire Dales devastated by flooding last year - when downpours damaged homes and washed away bridges - will be back under the spotlight when they feature in this year’s Tour de Yorkshire.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

North Yorkshire libraries mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Published 15 January 2020

A webcast with a concentration camp survivor and commemorative displays are among the ways libraries across North Yorkshire are marking Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.
volunteers and others launch the consultation

Have your say on future direction of county’s libraries

Published 14 January 2020

After a decade of great change for libraries in North Yorkshire, residents are being invited to have their say on the way forward for the next ten years.
Girl with bubbles at Ripon Mowbray satellite school

All smiles as Mowbray School’s new Ripon site opens to its first children

Published 14 January 2020

New school, new friends, big smiles – pupils, staff and families at the new Ripon satellite of Mowbray special school, are over the moon that it’s open for business.
Penny Pot Lane

Drivers alerted to major work by developer in Harrogate

Published 13 January 2020

Road users are being alerted to the start of major road works by a housing developer on Penny Pot Lane, Harrogate.
Northallerton Household waste recycling centre

Pilot project to turn cast-offs into prize possessions

Published 13 January 2020

Staff in North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres are being trained to spot how one person’s cast-off items could be turned into prize possessions for others.
an artist's impression of the improvements

Public invited to view town centre improvement plans

Published 7 January 2020

The public is being invited to take an advance look at plans for a major improvement for Northallerton’s town centre.
Outreach librarian Adele Duffield ready to welcome budding artists to the challenge

Scarborough and Filey libraries host 64 Million Artists challenge

Published 7 January 2020

Scarborough and Filey libraries are encouraging visitors to beat the January blues by taking part in the 64 Million Artists challenge.
mugs of tea

Fight the January blues at Northallerton library

Published 7 January 2020

Northallerton library is helping people to beat the January blues by hosting an information drop-in session with the Samaritans.
members of the public discuss the council budget

Consultation extended as residents urged to give council tax views

Published 6 January 2020

North Yorkshire residents are being given extra time to share their views in our annual budget consultation.
Tanton Bridge

Bridge widening near Stokesley to address safety fears

Published 6 January 2020

Major work to widen Tanton Bridge near Stokesley is due to start with the aim of reducing accidents and providing a safer crossing for pedestrians.
3. Dora gets her nose into a good book as Morgan looks on

Dogs drop in to library to lend an ear to young readers

Published 6 January 2020

Two lovable Labradors will be lending their ears to young readers from this month (January).
Great Broughtton high street

Essential road resurfacing to begin in Great Broughton

Published 3 January 2020

Essential resurfacing is to be carried out on the road through Great Broughton High Street.
North Yorkshire Call for evidence

Jobs and the economy – North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission calls for evidence

Published 24 December 2019

Tackling the issues of high employment but low wages linked to tourism and agricultural jobs is next up before North Yorkshire’s independent Rural Commission.
Builder with tool belt

Rogue builder sentenced for fraudulent work

Published 24 December 2019

A rogue builder was sentenced at York Crown Court last week for fraudulent workmanship and failing to provide fixtures and fittings .
Glasses on desk with calculator

County Council welcomes extra SEND and social care funding, but challenges continue

Published 23 December 2019

Additional funding for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and social care have been confirmed.
Library with people around a table

Drop-in to brush up language skills at Scarborough library

Published 23 December 2019

People who do not have English as their first language are invited to drop-in sessions at Scarborough library
Residents are being urged to banish the winter blues by getting active every day for RED (Run Every Day) January.

Banish the winter blues with RED January

Published 20 December 2019

Residents are being urged to banish the winter blues by getting active every day for RED (Run Every Day) January.
The Forest School in Knaresborough: Classroom – Shara Clark with Year 6 pupils

North Yorkshire special schools get £2m buildings boost

Published 20 December 2019

Specialist facilities, new classrooms and more places for children are among the benefits of a £2m investment in some of North Yorkshire’s special schools.
A general view of the area around Clapham Primary School. Picture: Google

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

Published 20 December 2019

A consultation on closure of a small North Yorkshire primary school will now go ahead following a decision this week.
an elderly man with his dog

Helping you to make decisions about your care

Published 19 December 2019

A new service to help North Yorkshire residents find out how much they may have to pay for the care services they need to remain independent in their own homes and within their own communities is now available online.
North Yorkshire Rural commission

Agriculture has the opportunity to deliver a thriving economy that’s sustainable in North Yorkshire

Published 19 December 2019

A Dales hill farmer, the first person to give evidence to North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission, says the county’s most rural farming communities will need to ‘shift’ their ‘mind set’.
Harrogate budget consultation event

Give your views on council tax

Published 17 December 2019

North Yorkshire residents are being urged to take part in the county council’s annual budget consultation.
commercial-type vehicle at household waste recycling centre

Residents respond to waste disposal vehicle passes appeal

Published 17 December 2019

An appeal for North Yorkshire residents who use a commercial or commercial-like vehicle to take household waste to household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) has seen more than 2,500 people register their vehicles and obtain a new pass since August.
library staff and volunteers receive Summer Reading Challenge awards

More North Yorkshire children take up reading challenge

Published 16 December 2019

The number of children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge at North Yorkshire libraries rose this year.