Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Valley Bridge in Scarborough North Yorkshire which is going to get £2m of repairs

Scarborough’s Valley Bridge to get £2m repaint

Published 26 June 2019

The underside of Scarborough’s historic Valley Bridge is to be repainted to protect its structure for decades to come in a project that will cost nearly £2m.

Pat and Dom

Increased support for children and young people at risk of self-harm

Published 26 June 2019

Increased support for children and young people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide is now available in North Yorkshire through the development of an interactive assessment tool.

Cllr Clark and Capt Upright with representatives of the armed forces

Contribution of county’s armed forces families recognised

Published 26 June 2019

The gratitude owed by North Yorkshire to the service men and women based in the county was acknowledged at a reception held in their honour ahead of Armed Forces Day on 29 June.

Summer reading challenge

Young volunteers needed for Summer Reading Challenge

Published 24 June 2019

Libraries across North Yorkshire are calling for young people to get involved in the annual Summer Reading Challenge – and it’s out of this world.

Patrick Christopher Dunne, 20, of Griff Park Travellers’ Site, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, was sentenced to two years and nine months

Roofer who targeted elderly and vulnerable jailed

Published 21 June 2019

A roofer who targeted elderly and vulnerable people, charging thousands of pounds for work that often did not need carrying out, has been jailed after a successful prosecution by North Yorkshire’s Trading Standards team.

Students in North Yorkshire Schools

North Yorkshire steps up support for schools to tackle funding challenges

Published 20 June 2019

North Yorkshire is stepping up its work to support schools across the county as the number of schools projecting to be in deficit continues to grow.

Members of the Road Safety and Travel Awareness team with Cllr David Jeffels and mascot Spike the Hedgehog at the start of the North Yorkshire leg of the tour

Group carry the baton for cycling

Published 20 June 2019

A road safety team carried the baton for bicycles recently, as part of a region-wide bike relay to encourage more young people to take up cycling.

Scalby Road in Scarborough part of which has collapsed

Ground collapse leads to extension of roadworks

Published 19 June 2019

Work on a main road through Scarborough has been extended after areas of ground beneath the road were found to have collapsed.

Scarborough park and ride in North Yorkshire sign

Decision expected on future of Scarborough’s park and ride

Published 19 June 2019

A decision is to be taken later this month on the future of Scarborough’s park and ride service.

Boroughbridge Road in Northallerton North Yorkshire

Overnight road works in Northallerton

Published 18 June 2019

Work to improve a road in Northallerton will be taking place overnight this weekend.

Scalby Road in Scarborough

Junction improvement works due to start in Scarborough

Published 17 June 2019

A busy roundabout is to undergo a major overhaul, as part of a £4m package of junction improvements in Scarborough.

Christopher Porter named Craven Citizen of the Year

Community award highlights leadership roles played by people with learning disabilities

Published 17 June 2019

The contributions people with learning disabilities make to their communities has been in the spotlight in Craven.

High river levels have led to a delay in repairs to Morton on Swale Bridge

River level forces delay of Morton on Swale Bridge repairs

Published 14 June 2019

High river levels have forced a delay in repair work to Morton on Swale Bridge.

Pictured; From left, Chief Executive of Yorkshire 2019, Andy Hindley, Richmondshire District Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Helen Grant, Hambleton District Council’s portfolio holder for leisure, Cllr Bridget Fortune and North Yorkshire County Council leader, Cllr Carl Les

Countdown until arrival of global cycling championships

Published 14 June 2019

It’s now 100 days until the start of the UCI Road World Championships; when top athletes and fans from around the globe will head to Yorkshire for cycling’s equivalent of the World Cup.

The new chill out room in Knaresborough library North Yorkshire

Autism friendly initiative launches at Knaresborough Library

Published 13 June 2019

Toys, mood lighting and a dark tent are among the autism friendly equipment on offer in a new Chill Out room at Knaresborough Library.

Wetherby Road in Harrogate, which will be the subject of improvement works

Resurfacing works to improve Wetherby Road in Harrogate

Published 12 June 2019

One of the main commuter routes in Harrogate will be resurfaced next week, which should result in significant improvements to the road for years to come.

Court house in Northallerton

County Council secures court house and begins HQ modernisation

Published 7 June 2019

A major refurbishment and modernisation programme is about to begin at the historic Grade II listed headquarters of North Yorkshire County Council in Northallerton.

Volunteers from Grassington hub receive their award

Libraries honoured during Volunteers Week

Published 7 June 2019

Grassington hub and community library has been named North Yorkshire’s library of the year.

Music and games at library for Armed Forces Day

Published 7 June 2019

Scarborough library will host events and activities for all as part of the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday, 29 June.

Carers resources

Celebrating North Yorkshire’s carers

Published 6 June 2019

Events will be taking place next week to highlight and celebrate the work of North Yorkshire’s unpaid carers.

A poster produced by Sleights C of E Primary School to publicise the event

Event will showcase community technology

Published 4 June 2019

Technology that can help to bring a community together will be showcased in an event at Sleights.

Scarborough library

Libraries’ project will take a fresh look at local landmarks

Published 4 June 2019

A creative project hosted by North Yorkshire libraries will take a new look at the past and present of some of the county’s landmarks.

Girl on bike in North Yorkshire

Simple tips for happy and healthy holidays

Published 4 June 2019

Now that the holiday season is fast approaching, it’s a good time to take simple steps to make sure that the well-deserved break is as happy and healthy as it can be.

Watch used to prosecute fake after investigation by North Yorkshire Trading Standards

Time’s up for fake watch seller

Published 4 June 2019

An online retailer has been jailed for selling counterfeit watches, following an investigation by North Yorkshire trading standards officers.

restocking the shelves at Skipton library

Refurbished library to open its doors

Published 3 June 2019

Skipton library will reopen its doors at 9.30am on Friday, 7 June, following its closure for refurbishment.

Six North Yorkshire charities scoop the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Published 3 June 2019

Six charities from the North Yorkshire Lieutenancy have been recognised in the Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service.

Morton on Swale Bridge

Morton on Swale Bridge to be repaired

Published 31 May 2019

Repairs to Morton on Swale Bridge are scheduled to begin on 17 June.

surface water flooding in Old Malton

County presses ahead with work to lessen flood risks

Published 31 May 2019

As the Environment Agency (EA) launches a consultation on its draft flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England, the County Council is pressing ahead in its commitment to mitigate flood risks.

Wendi New

Take your drawing skills to the next level at Northallerton library

Published 30 May 2019

Following the success of How to Draw workshops in spring, Northallerton library is holding a How to Draw – the Next Step workshop for adults and teenagers with local artist Wendi New.

At the awards are (from left) host Shonette Bason-Wood from Spread the Happiness Educators; Saskia Aucott from Iken; senior HR advisor Sarah Barron; Sarah France-Gorton, principal adviser Resourcing Solutions; senior HR advisor Keeley Metcalfe; and Head of HR (Commercial) Haroon Rashid.

Work to help coastal schools recruit teachers wins national award

Published 29 May 2019

Innovative work to help schools on North Yorkshire’s coast recruit and retain teachers has been recognised with a national award.