Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

A signpost along the Coast to Coast walk

Upgrade of Coast to Coast route to National Trail welcomed

Published 12 August 2022

We welcome a government announcement that the Coast to Coast walking route is to become a National Trail – bringing a commitment of £5.6m to upgrade the 197-mile route, much of which runs through North Yorkshire.

Harrogate District Foodbank manager, Dawn Cussons, with other volunteers organising food donations.

Vital support available to help residents cope with cost of living

Published 9 August 2022

Households struggling with the cost of living are being given a wealth of information to help cope with the pressures on their finances.

A group of people signing the proposed devolution deal

North Yorkshire’s rural communities set to benefit from devolution

Published 8 August 2022

Vital decision-making powers outlined under a long-awaited proposed devolution deal will provide a raft of benefits.

Four people stood on Swinney Beck Bridge

Our first recycled plastic public footbridge unveiled

Published 8 August 2022

The first recycled plastic bridge to be used on North Yorkshire’s vast public rights of way network has been installed to provide a long-lasting alternative to traditional crossings.

A group of people opening the Burn Airfield section of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Trans Pennine Trail - Burn Airfield Selby

Published 5 August 2022

Tuesday, 2 August 2022, will see the official opening of the Burn Airfield section of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Two ladies and a young girl holding books in front of a library shelf.

Libraries support families to navigate tough topics

Published 5 August 2022

A new initiative to encourage children to open up on the most sensitive issues has been launched by libraries across North Yorkshire.

Two cyclists on Beech Grove

Beech Grove and Lancaster Road trial restrictions to end

Published 4 August 2022

Trial restrictions on vehicles using Beech Grove and Lancaster Road in Harrogate are to come to an end.

A group of children and Garth Bayley painting

Artist shares love of painting and cycling with pupils ahead of Tour

Published 2 August 2022

Schoolchildren have enjoyed an art session inspired by the Tour of Britain cycle race, which will see top international cyclists racing past their school almost as soon as they return after the summer holiday.

A group of people walking along a riverside path.

Report highlights success of work to keep North Yorkshire active

Published 2 August 2022

Work to promote sport and physical activity in North Yorkshire has seen significant successes despite the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the county council’s major partners has confirmed.

Two young boys and an adult takingrunning during an Xplorer event

Families invited to navigate an active challenge in the holidays

Published 2 August 2022

Families are being invited to take a walk with a difference in some of North Yorkshire’s parks.

Group of people outside County Hall

Support across political spectrum over bid for new home of railways

Published 1 August 2022

An ambitious bid to bring the home of Britain’s railways to York has been heralded as a “defining moment” for the region’s economy after receiving support across the political spectrum.

York and North Yorkshire devolution deal graphic

Historic devolution deal to be signed with York and North Yorkshire

Published 1 August 2022

A historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Yorkshire will be signed today by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark. This historic moment comes as the county celebrates Yorkshire Day.

A graphic saying York and North Yorkshire devolution with blue background.

Plans for landmark devolution deal unveiled

Published 1 August 2022

Long-awaited proposals for a landmark devolution deal to hand over key decision-making powers while bringing hundreds of millions of pounds of investment to York and North Yorkshire have been unveiled.

Councillors inside the council chamber

Chance offered to influence councillors’ pay and expenses

Published 29 July 2022

Members of the public have a chance to influence the level of pay and expenses that councillors receive.

Richard Flinton

Choice of chief executive for new North Yorkshire Council revealed

Published 29 July 2022

County councillors will have the final say on the appointment of the successful candidate for the role of chief executive officer of the new single council for North Yorkshire when they meet next month.

Louis Graham with his camera

Carers work with local business to realise YouTuber’s dream

Published 29 July 2022

Few people could rival Louis Graham’s interest and enthusiasm in transport, and his fascination with everything from trains to trucks led him to launch a YouTube channel.

A group of five people in front of a fence.

Permanent repairs under way on unsafe Thirsk footpath

Published 29 July 2022

A major repair project is under way on a popular footpath in Thirsk which acts as a key link to the town centre.

The outside of Yorbus parked

Advance booking to be made available for YorBus service

Published 27 July 2022

Customers of North Yorkshire’s pilot on-demand bus service will soon be able to pre-book their journeys a day in advance at no extra cost.

A grocery list with shopping in the background

Residents urged to claim Household Support Fund

Published 26 July 2022

Residents who have been contacted to say they are eligible for household support funding are being encouraged to claim a voucher to alleviate pressures on their finances.

A man installing wifi to a lamppost in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire’s town centres secure Friendly Wi-Fi certification

Published 25 July 2022

A free public wi-fi service across North Yorkshire which has clocked more than 860,000 users since its launch has secured official recognition for providing safe connections.

Two cars stuck in flood water.

New committee dedicated to climate change to be debated

Published 20 July 2022

Senior councillors will consider plans to introduce an increased level of scrutiny to ensure that the battle against climate change is being undertaken effectively in North Yorkshire.

Three children learning engineering skills.

Pupils find inspiration from famous rail line for engineering skills

Published 20 July 2022

Children living near the Settle-Carlisle Railway in rural North Yorkshire now have access to a cutting-edge science and technology resource – situated in the grounds of a Dales primary school.

The hand of a child writing

Feedback from public consultation on school’s future reviewed

Published 20 July 2022

The feedback from a public consultation into proposals to close a primary has been reviewed after all other options to secure the future of the site were exhausted.

Solar panels on a roof

Millions of pounds in funding for a range of eco-measures in housing

Published 20 July 2022

A multi-million pound package of funding has been secured for a host of environmentally-friendly improvements to homes in a bid to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the battle against climate change in North Yorkshire.

Culvert under Burtersett Road in Hawes

Culvert repairs in Hawes to be extended by two weeks

Published 18 July 2022

Highways teams are working around the clock to complete repairs to a culvert under a major road in Hawes after encountering unforeseen delays.

Three children and 3 adults with a bike receiving their Modeshift STARS award at Harrogate High School

Harrogate schools rewarded for their green travel efforts

Published 15 July 2022

Two Harrogate schools have been recognised for their success in encouraging more children and parents to opt to cycle or walk on the school run rather than travel by car.

Cllr Duncan and Cllr Ireland in Harrogate

Residents and businesses urged to give views on gateway plans

Published 15 July 2022

Residents and businesses in the Harrogate area have a further chance to give feedback on the details of an ambitious £10.9m scheme to transform the area around the town’s railway and bus stations.

A photo of Claro Road in Harrogate

Busy Harrogate roads to benefit from resurfacing programme

Published 15 July 2022

Road users will benefit from an extensive programme of resurfacing work that is being carried out on four major routes in Harrogate during the next month.

Carlton main road

Patching work to begin on main road through Carlton in Cleveland

Published 12 July 2022

Residents and commuters in Carlton in Cleveland will benefit from an extensive programme of patching work starting later this month.

Cllr Gareth Dadd

Unified approach for council tax support to households most in need

Published 12 July 2022

A streamlined approach to providing financial support running into millions of pounds to households in the greatest need has been heralded as a vital step to helping to tackle the cost of living crisis.