Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

A landscape view of Richmondshire

Affordable housing crisis to have renewed focus with new council

Published 28 June 2022

Countryside communities at the epicentre of a housing crisis will be put at the forefront of planning policies to shape strategies for new homes, the chairman of a rural taskforce has pledged.

Aerial view of Hawes

Essential culvert repairs to begin in Hawes

Published 27 June 2022

Essential work to strengthen a culvert under a main road in Hawes is set to begin after an inspection found it to be in a poor condition.

A selection of fireworks

Firework importer sentenced for safety failures

Published 27 June 2022

An imports company has been fined £39,000 by a court after fireworks wrongly labelled with a safety mark were found on sale in Scarborough.

Dr Victoria Turner in Scarborough

Safety advice issued as COVID-19 cases rise in North Yorkshire

Published 24 June 2022

Fresh advice has been issued to help North Yorkshire residents enjoy the summer season safely following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the county.

Child on a bike in a North Yorkshire FEAST holiday activity

Fun, healthy activities and nutritious food for children this summer

Published 24 June 2022

Holiday clubs are taking place this summer which will provide children with nutritious food and a chance to take part in exciting and engaging activities to improve health and wellbeing.

New highways off-grid power units

Off-grid power supply helps county go greener on the roads

Published 23 June 2022

Maintenance of the county’s roads is going greener with the installation of eco-friendly power supplies at two of our highways depots.

Armed Forces Day Flag outside County Hall

Celebrate the contribution of the nation’s Armed Forces community

Published 21 June 2022

The contribution of service men and women, reservists, veterans and their families across North Yorkshire will be recognised during a national Armed Forces Day this weekend.

Roadworks graphic

Improvement scheme to begin on Malton’s Butcher Corner junction

Published 21 June 2022

A major junction in Malton is to undergo a series of improvements to reduce congestion and improve safety over the summer months.

North Yorkshire schools band in concert

Children joined by prestigious military band for Jubilee concert

Published 20 June 2022

The world-famous Grenadier Guards joined young musicians from schools across North Yorkshire for a spectacular concert to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Three people getting on the YorBus

YorBus pilot to be recommended for 12-month extension

Published 17 June 2022

A 12-month extension is being recommended to the trial of a demand-responsive bus service that has been piloted in parts of North Yorkshire.

A bike and the words Ey Up made out of hay bails

Get creative to celebrate Tour of Britain with competitive land art

Published 17 June 2022

As North Yorkshire prepares to host a stage of the Tour of Britain 2022 cycle race, community groups, schools, businesses and landowners along the route are being encouraged to take part in a land art competition.

View from Sutton Bank

Work begins on plan for £17m investment in county

Published 16 June 2022

Wide-ranging discussions have begun on a North Yorkshire investment plan for almost £17m of Government funding aimed at building pride in place and increasing life chances across the county.

Car charging

£2m county electric vehicle charging bid to be made

Published 16 June 2022

A £2m bid will be made for North Yorkshire to be included in a Government pilot to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Brompton Hall School

Consultation on places to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

Published 16 June 2022

A consultation on turning a residential special school into a co-educational centre that can admit more pupils, will enter a second phase if approved by senior members of North Yorkshire County Council.

Children from Brompton Community Primary School, Northallerton. The school is one of many in North Yorkshire to have pupils performing in the Jubilee concert.

World famous military band to join pupils for Jubilee concert

Published 15 June 2022

Hundreds of children from North Yorkshire’s schools will be joined by one of the world’s oldest and most famous military bands for a special concert this week to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Hand with keep safe written on

New resource for families to launch during safeguarding week

Published 14 June 2022

Information to help families spot the signs of child exploitation and seek help will be available online during a national safeguarding week.

Cllr Carl Les

Greater scrutiny to be introduced for landmark move to new council

Published 13 June 2022

A new committee of councillors is due to be established to ensure the greatest level of scrutiny and transparency in the biggest overhaul of democracy in North Yorkshire in nearly half-a-century.

A map of the Sutton Lane proposals

Villagers invited to comment on safety measures for road

Published 13 June 2022

Villagers are being urged to give their views on proposals for a host of measures to improve safety on a route that straddles both North and West Yorkshire.

JCB Pothole Pro in action

NY Highways test machine designed to speed up pothole repairs

Published 13 June 2022

A sophisticated machine that can repair potholes and other road damage in a matter of minutes is being evaluated by North Yorkshire’s highways engineers.

Artist impression of Scarborough library

Designs for library’s new look to be displayed for public comment

Published 13 June 2022

The next stage of public engagement on the £450,000 revamp of Scarborough library will begin this month (June).

School student writing

Views sought on potential closure of primary school

Published 10 June 2022

Parents have been assured their views will help shape a consultation that has been launched into plans to close a primary school.

Sarah and Adam Wood

Pioneering care scheme recruiting families across North Yorkshire

Published 10 June 2022

Families in North Yorkshire are being invited to become part of a service that provides home-based support to adults and young people across the county.

Stephen walking through trees

Residents’ stories highlight the health benefits of eating well

Published 7 June 2022

Residents in North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of the benefits of an adult weight management programme ahead of Healthy Eating Week and Diabetes Week this month.

Yvonne and John Hayes

Improved services provide a boost for county’s carers

Published 6 June 2022

New streamlined support services are being introduced in North Yorkshire – as we pay tribute to those who look after others in support of Carers Week.

New council set to cut chief officer costs by over £1 million a year

Published 6 June 2022

Councillors have agreed to kick-start the recruitment process for the chief executive of the new single council for North Yorkshire, in a move that will deliver very significant annual financial savings.

Volunteer Alliyah Ishaq in a library

Volunteers sought to help young readers connect with science

Published 6 June 2022

Libraries across North Yorkshire are calling for volunteers aged between 13 and 24 to help coordinate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Taking small electricals to household waste recycling centres

Recycling small electricals can make a big difference

Published 6 June 2022

Market day roadshows and a temporary library drop-off service will be running throughout June to encourage residents to recycle broken or unwanted small electrical appliances.

Pinder Canal Bridge in Skipton

Essential repainting to begin on a canal bridge in Skipton

Published 1 June 2022

A well-used bridge in Skipton which crosses the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to undergo a large-scale repainting scheme.

Two people with a book in Knaresborough Library

Works to accommodate Newcastle Building Society at Knaresborough Library

Published 31 May 2022

Building work is to take place at a North Yorkshire library next month to provide new banking facilities as part of a drive to ensure financial services remain in the community.

Two people working on a roof

Fraudsters ordered to repay thousands to victims in North Yorkshire success

Published 31 May 2022

Two fraudsters previously jailed for their crimes have now been ordered to repay £84,000 to their victims following a successful investigation involving North Yorkshire Trading Standards experts.