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Cllr Robert Windass, North Yorkshire County Council’s new chair, with outgoing chair Cllr Helen Swiers

Chair looks forward to meeting people from all walks of life

Published 17 May 2018

The new chair of the County Council is looking forward to meeting people from all walks of life across the county during his year in office.
Taking a look at the mobile changing place are (from left) county councillors Callum Walsh, David Chance, Executive Member for Stronger Communities, Bob Baker and Gareth Dadd, Member for Thirsk and Deputy Leader, with Andrew Newton, chairman of Special Olympics North Yorkshire

Mobile changing place is on the move

Published 17 May 2018

A mobile changing place is to be made available for events across North Yorkshire thanks to contributions from the county council’s locality budget.
County Hall

Councillors accept rise to narrow allowances gap

Published 17 May 2018

County councillors have taken a step towards bringing allowances received for their council work closer to those paid to members of other county councils.

Council decides on special needs transport changes

Published 16 May 2018

North Yorkshire County Council has agreed to charge post-16 students with special educational needs or disabilities for their home-to-school transport in line with transport charges for mainstream pupils.
Dementia Action Week

Living well - with dementia

Published 11 May 2018

To mark one year on from the launch of ‘Bring Me Sunshine’, the dementia strategy for North Yorkshire, the County Council and its partners are holding a conference to showcase the progress being made towards supporting people to live well with dementia.
Take-up of the superfast offer by the county's residents and businesses from internet providers has now exceeded 50 per cent

County benefits from high superfast broadband take-up

Published 8 May 2018

Take-up of superfast broadband from internet providers in North Yorkshire has reached 51 per cent - one of the highest in the country.
The interactive map on the www.superfastnorthyorkshire.com website.

Superfast North Yorkshire broadband takes a big leap forward

Published 8 May 2018

Most of the 14,239 premises to be included in the latest £20.5 million phase of the superfast broadband roll-out have been revealed.
Herbie, Ruth Stacey, Food for Life Programme Manager, and school cook Donna Haworth with children from Kildwick Primary School

Herbie presents food awards to primary schools

Published 8 May 2018

Herbie the healthy eating carrot has presented two Craven primary schools with their Bronze Food for Life awards.
person carrying compost bin

Starting home composting is easier than ever

Published 8 May 2018

As part of International Compost Awareness Week, from 6 to 12 May, North Yorkshire County Council and the City of York Council are encouraging residents to start composting with a fantastic offer in partnership with getcomposting.com.
SEND child reading in school.

North Yorkshire to consult on special educational needs plan

Published 8 May 2018

North Yorkshire County Council has decided to consult on a strategic education plan for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Tour de Yorkshire riders take on Sutton Bank

Weather smiles on triumphant Tour de Yorkshire

Published 8 May 2018

The fourth Tour de Yorkshire has been hailed a huge success.
Councillor Sanderson and Ben with members of the FNY team

Let’s all celebrate foster care fortnight

Published 4 May 2018

“I don’t remember a time when we didn’t have a foster child in the house – and were delighted to have them!”
Work on the new Dalton Bridge progresses watched by (from left) County Councillor Don Mackenzie, Hambleton District Council Leader Councillor Mark Robson and Roy Fishwick, representing the group of businesses backing the bridge scheme

New bridge takes shape to benefit local businesses

Published 4 May 2018

A new bridge that will benefit businesses at Dalton Industrial Estate near Thirsk is taking shape following the placement of beams linking the two sides.
surface dressing

When the chips are down to protect the roads

Published 3 May 2018

Our annual programme of surface dressing to maintain and protect roads across the county is well under way.
bus driver and passenger

Keep calm and get on the bus

Published 3 May 2018

Everyone of pensionable age is entitled to a senior person’s bus pass giving free off-peak travel on local bus services anywhere in England.
Liam

Lights, camera, action for care worker Liam

Published 3 May 2018

With hundreds of vacant positions in the adult social care sector, the County Council is continuing to promote its Make Care Matter campaign, launching a new promotional film following a day in the life of care and support worker Liam Fletcher.
Cover of the 'Pass It On' leaflet.

Give your unwanted household goods a new life

Published 2 May 2018

A new guide is making it easier for people in York and North Yorkshire to find someone who can make use of their unwanted household items.
• Joining members and instructors at the Strong and Steady group in Harrogate are (back, from left) Cllr David Chance, Andrew Jones MP and Cllr Caroline Dickinson

Activity sessions aim to reduce falls

Published 1 May 2018

A project to encourage people to become more active to reduce the risk of falls has been given its official launch.
Inside the renovated carriage

Venue on wheels is the rail thing for community

Published 30 April 2018

Volunteers have created a venue on wheels to serve the whole community of Leeming Bar and beyond.
Everyone is being urged to plan ahead and be prepared

Make the most of a world class field

Published 30 April 2018

The fourth Tour de Yorkshire over the coming Bank Holiday weekend, Thursday 3 May to Sunday 6 May, is a great chance to get out and about in North Yorkshire and see a world class field of cyclists taking part.
The work is due to start on 14 May and last for four days

Surveys prior to Bond End junction improvement scheme

Published 30 April 2018

Road surveys are to be carried out between the B6165 High Bond End junction and the A6055 Boroughbridge Road junction in Knaresborough.
Ruth Andrews, Head of Operation Gauntlet, with pills recovered from the home of a woman in her 90s.

Warning to residents after recent phone and mail scams

Published 27 April 2018

North Yorkshire residents are being warned about the dangers of phone and mail frauds after recent cases of vulnerable adults in the county being targeted by fraudsters.
Kirklevington Grange

Councillors hear prisoners’ views on support

Published 27 April 2018

North Yorkshire County Councillors have visited HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm to speak to prisoners about their experiences.
Phil Tennyson (Yorkshire Water), Simon Bassindale (North York Moors National Park), Tim Swales (Osmotherley Parish Council) and Graham Gaunt (North York Moors National Park) at the launch of the bridge at Cod Beck Reservoir

Bridge opens up beauty spot’s delights

Published 26 April 2018

Enjoying the delights of Cod Beck Reservoir and the popular Sheepwash beauty spot near Osmotherley is now possible for all thanks to North Yorkshire County Council’s locality budget.
As in previous years there will be rolling road closures in place as the race progresses

Pick your spot for a perfect perspective

Published 24 April 2018

Choose your spot, get there early and keep the race route clear - that is the message to people planning to watch the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire.
The council will now only be able to offer the number of places funded by the DfT grant

Targets for the Bikeability training scheme

Published 24 April 2018

Cycle training under North Yorkshire’s Bikeability scheme is to be targeted on areas which statistics show have road safety issues.
library interior

Selby library to reopen following refurbishment

Published 20 April 2018

Selby library will reopen its doors at 9.30am on Wednesday 25 April, following its closure for refurbishment.
Emily prepares a remedy for the ‘Itch’

Step back into medieval times at the County Record Office

Published 20 April 2018

North Yorkshire County Record Office will throw open its doors to the public as part of Museums at Night, the UK’s festival for the culturally curious, on Thursday 17 May.
Read Regional poster

Authors visit as North’s library campaign celebrates ten years

Published 20 April 2018

Northern authors will talk about their work at North Yorkshire libraries as part of Read Regional, the annual campaign promoting Northern books and libraries, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary.
guests at the Richmond library celebration

Richmond library marks anniversary of refurbishment

Published 19 April 2018

Richmond Community Library has celebrated the anniversary of a major refurbishment that has allowed it to expand its services and its ambitions in partnership with Catterick, Richmond and Colburn Community Libraries (CRACCL).