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Covid-19 National lockdown: Stay at Home

North Yorkshire is in national lockdown. We must now stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. See the latest information about the restrictions and changes to services as well as help and advice for staying safe.

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County Council urges residents to keep looking out for neighbours

Published 20 April 2020

Across North Yorkshire there are countless examples of communities coming together and people helping those isolated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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County’s residents thanked for support over Easter break

Published 14 April 2020

A big thank you has gone out to all the North Yorkshire residents who responded so well to an appeal to be prepared for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Transformation of adult social care to face coronavirus head-on

Published 8 April 2020

North Yorkshire is moving its frontline social care teams into a new way of working this week to support local residents better and to help the NHS, as everyone responds to Covid-19.
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Waste tips to help you make the most of home and garden

Published 7 April 2020

From home composting in a cardboard box to ensuring you store different foods in the places that will keep them fresh longest, there are dozens of ways to make the most of what we’ve got and reduce waste as we stay home to combat the spread of Covid-19.
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County Council to provide Easter relief operation

Published 7 April 2020

With the Easter bank holiday approaching, people made vulnerable and isolated by the Covid-19 pandemic and who need help with things like shopping, prescriptions and other essentials, are asked to be prepared.
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Trading Standards waives fees to offer free business advice

Published 6 April 2020

North Yorkshire’s Trading Standards service is offering free advice to businesses in the county to support them during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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The key workers ensuring other key workers can do their jobs

Published 3 April 2020

Key highways workers have been praised for their efforts in helping other key workers, including those in the NHS and social care, to deliver their essential services efficiently.
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Advice on keeping children and young people safe online while at home

Published 2 April 2020

As children and young people turn to a wealth of digital resources for learning, exercising and socialising during self-isolation, parents and carers are asked to make sure they stay safe online.
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Changes to weddings and registrations

Published 31 March 2020

Wedding ceremonies across North Yorkshire have been suspended by the Government as the county tackles the coronavirus outbreak.
Your community needs you

Work with us, your community needs you!

Published 30 March 2020

“Your Community Needs You!” That’s the urgent call that is being made today for people who want to make all the difference to people’s lives to join North Yorkshire’s care and support workforce at this critical period during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Parking relaxed to help key workers and people at home

Published 27 March 2020

Parking enforcement is being relaxed across North Yorkshire to support key workers and people who are working from home or self-isolating.
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Schools and early years providing emergency childcare

Published 25 March 2020

Parents thanked for keeping children at home where possible.
School desks

Work underway to provide school places to children of critical workers

Published 20 March 2020

Many schools in North Yorkshire will remain open on Monday to children of critical workers and those identified as vulnerable, to enable parents to continue in jobs which are vital in responding to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Bus pass restrictions relaxed to help the most in need

Published 20 March 2020

Restrictions on the use of bus passes have been relaxed to help pass holders with early morning shopping opportunities and appointments.
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Be alert to Covid-19 scams, warns Trading Standards

Published 19 March 2020

North Yorkshire’s Trading Standards officers are encouraging family and friends to help to protect residents from potential scams amid reports of fraudsters trying to take advantage of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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