June 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.
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
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.
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.