June 2017

A64 near Welburn.

Road safety partnership steps in after A64 deaths

Published 29 June 2017

North Yorkshire’s Road Safety Partnership, 95 Alive, has pledged to work closely with Highways England to bring about improvement measures to increase road safety on the A64.

Graham School.

Graham School vows rapid progress on improvement

Published 29 June 2017

Graham School’s new leadership has vowed to move forward with speed and determination to take the school out of special measures.

Library book collection supports people with long-term conditions.

Library book collection supports people with long-term conditions

Published 28 June 2017

Selected libraries across North Yorkshire will showcase a new collection of books designed to support people living with long-term conditions and their carers.

The Stonewall Education Equality Index 2017

North Yorkshire leads the nation in support of LGBT young people

Published 28 June 2017

Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has named North Yorkshire County Council as one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and celebrating difference in its schools.

County Hall in Northallerton North Yorkshire

Health watchdog urges people to speak out about health changes

Published 23 June 2017

North Yorkshire’s health watchdog has today urged members of the public to make their voices heard over the many changes planned for the region’s health services.

Car traveling along an A road in North Yorkshire.

Funding secured for junction upgrade to boost jobs and business

Published 23 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council, the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership and Highways England have secured funding for multi-million pound A1(M) junction improvements that will support business growth and job creation, ease congest

North Yorkshire primary school children participated in a debate in the county council chambers.

Primary school pupils do their homework for debate final

Published 23 June 2017

Primary school children from across North Yorkshire argued the pros and cons of homework when they faced each other in the final of a county-wide debating contest.

Winners and learners at Harrogate Adult Learning centre with Sandy Docherty and members of the adult learning team.

Awards ceremony celebrates achievements of adult learners

Published 23 June 2017

The achievements of adult learners in the Harrogate, Selby and Craven areas have been celebrated at the south area Adult Learner Awards organised by North Yorkshire County Council’s adult learning team.

Stethescope and mobile phone in North Yorkshire.

New campaign encourages people to be clear on the signs of lung disease

Published 22 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council is asking people to take notice of a new campaign from Public Health England and be clear about the symptoms associated with lung diseases, including lung cancer - and see their doctor as soon as they have any concerns.

A view of County Hall in North Yorkshire

Council decides to close Rathmell C of E primary school

Published 22 June 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has decided to close Rathmell Church of England primary school at the end of the school year.

Child cycling in North Yorkshire.

Taking up the Yorkshire Tour baton

Published 13 June 2017

The North Yorkshire leg of the Schools Yorkshire Tour takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 20 and 21 June, and has been organised by the County Council's Road Safety and Travel Awareness Team.

People with learning disabilities in North Yorkshire.

Strategy helps people with learning disabilities

Published 12 June 2017

North Yorkshire is celebrating learning disabilities week with the launch of its Live Well Live Longer strategy.

Mental health first aid training in North Yorkshire.

Emergency volunteers get funding for mental health first aid training

Published 12 June 2017

North Yorkshire and York's Major Incident Response Team (MIRT), a volunteer group supporting victims of emergencies and currently working with local people affected by the Manchester bombing, has secured funding for mental health first aid training.

Clean air in North Yorkshire

Action we can all take to reduce air pollution

Published 9 June 2017

People in North Yorkshire are being offered advice on simple things they can do to make the air cleaner and healthier as part of National Clean Air Day on 15 June.

Animal Agents

Call for young volunteers to help spread the joy of reading

Published 9 June 2017

North Yorkshire libraries are looking for enthusiastic young people, aged between 13 and 24, to get involved in helping to run this year's Summer Reading Challenge.

Dalton bridge roadworks project in North Yorkshire

Bridge will unlock economic growth

Published 9 June 2017

Work to replace a flood-blighted bridge - which will bring huge benefits to a North Yorkshire industrial estate - has begun.

County Hall in Northallerton

Governors ask for consultation on closure of Ings primary

Published 6 June 2017

The governing body of Ings Community Primary and Nursery School in Skipton has asked North Yorkshire County Council to consult on the future of the school which they believe is no longer sustainable.

Surface dressing

Roadworks on the A166

Published 5 June 2017

Essential remedial work is to be carried out on the A166 Stamford Bridge Road, starting on Monday, June 12.

Give your views on pharmacy services in North Yorkshire.

Views invited on pharmacy services

Published 1 June 2017

The County Council is asking residents, partner organisations and pharmacies for their views and experiences of pharmacy services in the county.

North Yorkshire is celebrating carers week.

Carers matter, so let's support them

Published 1 June 2017

The County Council will join thousands of organisations raising awareness about Carers' Week next month.