Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

The Duke of Edinburgh

A Statement on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Published 9 April 2021

A Statement from The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire on the announcement of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Treatment Rooms

County’s Buy Local site marks first year as more businesses reopen

Published 9 April 2021

As more businesses look forward to reopening their doors, an online platform that has supported more than 900 local businesses through the pandemic is marking its first anniversary and looking to the future.

House sketch

High-quality housing scheme will bring wider benefits

Published 8 April 2021

Work is under way on a high-quality housing development at Marton Cum Grafton, which will benefit not only the local community, but North Yorkshire’s taxpayers.

Barmoor Lane

Scalby residents to benefit from footpath repairs

Published 7 April 2021

A well-used footpath which provides Scalby residents with a vital link to the village will undergo major repairs starting next week.

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Libraries set to welcome customers back to choose books

Published 7 April 2021

Library staff and volunteers around North Yorkshire are looking forward to welcoming customers back into branches following confirmation of the next step in the easing of lockdown.

Selby consultation sketch

Your views could help to shape Selby and Sherburn

Published 6 April 2021

People living and working in Selby and Sherburn-in-Elmet are being invited to give their views on proposals designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality and enhance public spaces in the towns.

A computer keyboard with the words Apply Now on it.

Applications open for Community Renewal Fund

Published 1 April 2021

North Yorkshire organisations with innovative ideas to invest in their area are being urged to bid for the Community Renewal Fund.

A photo of social worker Hilary Musgrave at her desk

Social worker retires after almost four decades helping children

Published 1 April 2021

Long-serving social worker Hilary Musgrave – who has helped improve the lives of countless foster children over almost four decades in North Yorkshire is retiring.

A photo of Whitby Swing Bridge

Share your views on Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free trial

Published 1 April 2021

Residents, businesses and visitors to Whitby are being encouraged to share their views on a trial to make Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free on weekends and bank holidays.

Enjoy North Yorkshire sensibly this Easter

Published 31 March 2021

Ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend, visitors to North Yorkshire’s coast and countryside are urged to be respectful and responsible and to avoid behaviour that could increase Covid-19 infections and jeopardise further lifting of lockdown restrictions.

A man tips garden waste at a Household Waste Recycling Facility

Do you really need to visit the recycling centre this Easter?

Published 31 March 2021

North Yorkshire residents are being asked to think twice about whether they need to make a trip to their local household waste recycling centre (HWRC) over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

A poster advertising the Transforming Cities Fund

Towns thanked for response to gateway consultations

Published 30 March 2021

People in Harrogate, Selby and Skipton have been thanked for their response to consultations about enhancing the gateways to the towns around their railway stations.

A file photo of a Covid testing site in North Yorkshire

Full-time Covid-19 testing site to open in Malton

Published 30 March 2021

A Covid-19 local test site is to open in Wentworth Street Car Park in Malton as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.

Malton and North proposals

Give your views on proposals to ease congestion in Malton & Norton

Published 29 March 2021

Malton and Norton residents are being invited to share their views on ambitious proposals to tackle congestion in the towns.

FEAST packs

A FEAST for the imagination this Easter

Published 26 March 2021

As schools across North Yorkshire break up for the Easter holidays, a new programme is helping to keep children and young people active, creative and connected.

The 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Catterick Garrison donates hundreds of Easter eggs to North Yorkshire children’s services

Published 26 March 2021

Military families have donated hundreds of Easter eggs, in a bid to ensure every child in North Yorkshire receives a treat this Easter.

Child writing

“Sad day” as decision taken to close Kell Bank Primary School

Published 25 March 2021

A North Yorkshire primary school with only six pupils on roll will close its doors for the final time at the end of the summer term.

Quiet lane

£3,000 boost to improve safety on North Yorkshire’s only Quiet Lane

Published 25 March 2021

A pioneering project to end inconsiderate driving and promote the safe, shared use of the only designated Quiet Lane in North Yorkshire has received a cash boost.

Don’t be tempted to stray from road map

Published 25 March 2021

As the next phase of lifting lockdown restrictions takes place from Monday, 29 March, people in North Yorkshire and York are being reminded just how important it is not to stray from the road map.

Broxa Lane

Urgent repairs to be carried out following Hackness landslip

Published 23 March 2021

Essential work to stabilise and repair Broxa Lane in Hackness is due to begin after a landslip rendered the route unsafe.

Walking

Active travel consultation moves to the second phase

Published 23 March 2021

Harrogate and Whitby residents are being urged to take part in the second round of consultation on proposals to enhance facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.

Election box

Notice of by-election for the Bilton and Nidd Gorge division

Published 23 March 2021

Following the death of County Councillor Geoff Webber, a by-election has been called for the vacant Harrogate Bilton and Nidd Gorge division of North Yorkshire County Council.

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Students continue testing for coronavirus with home kits

Published 22 March 2021

Secondary school-aged pupils are being encouraged to continue testing for covid with their home testing kits, as all year groups have now fully returned to the classroom.

Wold Street

Essential resurfacing to begin on Norton roads

Published 22 March 2021

Wold Street and Langton Road in Norton are to benefit from an essential programme of patching and resurfacing.

Broughton Bridge

Broughton Bridge to undergo major restoration scheme

Published 22 March 2021

A major repair scheme on Broughton Bridge is to commence to protect the historic listed structure and its vital link to Broughton Hall.

Richard Linsley

Food vouchers and activity packs to support families over Easter holiday

Published 22 March 2021

Families on low incomes in North Yorkshire will receive support this Easter in the form of food vouchers and holiday activity packs for children.

Syrian refugees

County takes time to pause one year on from first lockdown

Published 19 March 2021

The last twelve months have been unlike any other year in living memory.

New Be Aware online knowledge hub to tackle child exploitation

Published 19 March 2021

A new safeguarding strategy and knowledge hub has been launched, to continue the fight against all forms of child exploitation in North Yorkshire.

Helping Hampers

Hampers encourage families to cook together

Published 18 March 2021

A support scheme for families in Ryedale has hit on a successful recipe for providing families with extra food, ideas for preparing healthy meals together and involving them in feedback to help similar projects develop in the future.

Kickstart

Opportunities for young workers as council steers funding bid

Published 17 March 2021

A scheme to provide new jobs for the young unemployed is gaining momentum in North Yorkshire with a wide range of options being thrown open to those in the 16 to 24 age range.