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Art competition

Art competition launched for green-minded youngsters

Published 15 July 2020

Budding young artists are being encouraged to get creative and inspire others to get more active through healthier, environmentally greener journeys.
Child activities in North Yorkshire

Free directory to help parents and carers find holiday activities and childcare

Published 15 July 2020

Parents and carers looking for activities for families and children over the school holidays can now find them in a county-wide listings.
Jezz Pratt

No Wrong Door workers compose song celebrating amazing foster carers

Published 14 July 2020

A song about the benefits of fostering created by workers at North Yorkshire’s award-winning children’s hub No Wrong Door has been applauded for its message.
County Youth Orchestra

Talented musicians inspire next generation with livestreamed performance

Published 13 July 2020

Young musicians across the county have overcome some of the setbacks during lockdown by coming together as one to stream a live concert to inspire youngsters to get playing.
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North Yorkshire to consider reorganisation for devolution

Published 13 July 2020

For some considerable time, North Yorkshire and York have been lobbying Government for the local decision making powers and significant economic investment that a devolution deal for the area would bring.
Amanda Newbold

New assistant director for education and schools in North Yorkshire

Published 11 July 2020

A new assistant director will soon be taking the lead for the County Council’s relationship with schools, as she joins North Yorkshire’s children’s services during a time of great change.
Hannah Strorey

Health and fitness drive leaps beyond lockdown

Published 10 July 2020

Craven residents have continued to take steps to improve their health and wellbeing during lockdown with the support of the area’s adult weight management service.
SEND Child reading

North Yorkshire sets out new goals for SEND provision

Published 9 July 2020

North Yorkshire has set out new ambitious goals for its five-year plan to improve Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) education for children and young people.
Dylan and Jack

Schoolboy thanked by the RSPB in heart-warming video

Published 9 July 2020

A boy who raised a baby starling during lockdown has been thanked for his brilliant efforts by the RSPB.
Schools broadband

NYnet is delivering huge connectivity boost to rural schools

Published 8 July 2020

High-speed connectivity provider NYnet is working to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to more than 20 rural primary schools in North Yorkshire.
Returning book s in libraries

Computers and home delivery as libraries continue phased return

Published 8 July 2020

Libraries in North Yorkshire will continue the phased return of services next week, with sessions on public computers being bookable at some branches and the restart of the Home Library Service.
car boot youth club

Mobile youth club helps children stay safe and well

Published 8 July 2020

A “Youth Club in a Boot” is one of the successful ways support workers in North Yorkshire have kept in contact with children and young people throughout lockdown.
Cycling groups

Cycling and walking groups to be invited to rank improvement ideas

Published 8 July 2020

Cycling and walking groups across North Yorkshire are to be invited to prioritise active travel schemes that have been put forward following an appeal to the public by the County Council.
Rob Cattle

Parish clerk, 80, gets final job done for the village before retiring

Published 7 July 2020

The picturesque village of Lastingham sits in the middle of the rolling North Yorkshire Moors.
Bus

Grant enables county’s buses to keep transporting key workers

Published 6 July 2020

Some bus operators across North Yorkshire are to receive grants to enable them to keep running vital services, including those used by the county’s key workers – covering 35,000km of bus services per week.
Tanton Bridge

Tanton Bridge reopens to traffic after widening works

Published 6 July 2020

Major works to widen Tanton Bridge near Stokesley has been completed, unveiling a safer crossing for drivers and pedestrians.
Izzy Harwood

Schoolgirl raises money for NHS during lockdown by getting crafty

Published 6 July 2020

A North Yorkshire girl decided to raise money for the NHS during lockdown by getting creative.
HWRC graphic

HWRC's to accept commercial waste to help businesses reopen

Published 3 July 2020

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in North Yorkshire will begin accepting commercial waste again from this Saturday, July 4, to support local businesses as they begin to reopen.
Road closed sign

Safety first as crowds expected at Whitby this weekend

Published 3 July 2020

With bars and amusement arcades reopening this weekend, Pier Road in Whitby will be closed to allow for social distancing.
John Carr’s elevation drawing for Thornton Hall, now a nursing home in Thornton le Dale.

The architect whose legacy links us all across North Yorkshire

Published 3 July 2020

A man whose legacy is threaded through North Yorkshire’s roads network is the latest subject of the Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.
A19 flood

Contractor named for essential A19 repairs

Published 1 July 2020

A contractor that will undertake the reconstruction work to the A19 between Chapel Haddlesey and Eggborough has been appointed.
Social distancing road

Council reaffirms commitment to sustainable travel

Published 30 June 2020

The County Council’s commitment to active, sustainable travel remains as strong as ever.
Birth

North Yorkshire’s registration service resumes for all births

Published 30 June 2020

The birth registration service across North Yorkshire is now open to all births, regardless of the date.
HWRC garphic

West Harrogate recycling centre reverts to Wednesday closures

Published 29 June 2020

West Harrogate household waste recycling centre (HWRC) will now close on Wednesdays again from this week (1 July) to bring it into line with the rest of the household waste recycling centres across North Yorkshire.
Library select and collect service

County’s libraries to begin a phased return

Published 29 June 2020

North Yorkshire residents will again be able to pick up books by their favourite authors as libraries begin a phased reopening from Monday, 6 July.
Gino DAcampo

Supporting hospitality businesses to reopen safely

Published 29 June 2020

Everything that reasonably can be done will be done to support the successful reopening of cafés, bars and pubs by allowing them to use public highway space, the County Council has assured North Yorkshire businesses.
Dylan and Jack

North Yorkshire looks back at 100 days of lockdown

Published 26 June 2020

We're looking back at everything our frontline workers, communities and residents have achieved.
Glen Hilton

Residents encouraged to get active to improve mental health

Published 26 June 2020

A spotlight is being shone on mental health and wellbeing as part of Safeguarding Week.
Stay safe in North Yorkshire outbreak plan image

Outbreak plan aims to help control coronavirus

Published 26 June 2020

The approach to managing the next stage of the pandemic in North Yorkshire is outlined in a detailed plan published today (June 26).
Road closed sign

Measures taken to minimise road works disruption to residents

Published 26 June 2020

Arrangements have been made to minimise disruption of residents of Norby estate, Thirsk, next month while all roads on the estate are resurfaced.