July 2017

road closed sign

Urgent repairs to start on collapsed culvert

Published 31 July 2017

Urgent repairs are to be carried out by to a collapsed culvert beneath the B6255 at Widdale and to the road.

Watchdog meeting at County Hall reviews proposed Fire and Rescue changes

Watchdog reviews proposed Fire and Rescue changes

Published 31 July 2017

North Yorkshire’s community safety watchdog has heard proposals by the Police and Crime Commissioner for changes to who oversees the Fire and Rescue Service.

10 Minute Shake Ups programme is run in collaboration with Disney and Sport England

Let’s have some summertime fun

Published 31 July 2017

Here's a fun way to help children to get their recommended amount of daily activity

two people on bench

Council selected for national trial to help looked-after children

Published 28 July 2017

The County Council is one of only seven local authorities selected to trial a new service to help looked-after children and young people.

Traffic calming measures near the junction

Safety measure to cut crossroads accidents

Published 27 July 2017

A temporary chicane is being created in Toulston Lane in Tadcaster, near the crossroads with Rudgate.

children in kayaks

Forest Moor School goes from strength to strength

Published 27 July 2017

Forest Moor School is entering an exciting new phase of its development.

The project enourages social contact between those with mental health issues and the general public

Project tackles mental health stigma

Published 26 July 2017

A project which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental health has been commissioned.

Children, young people and staff with their new Variety bus at the Nidderdale Children’s Resource Centre

Bus gives summer fun to special needs children

Published 26 July 2017

Children and young people with special needs from Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales will be out and about this summer.

Children’s minister Robert Goodwill MP (centre) with (left) Stuart Carlton, North Yorkshire’s Director of the Children and Young People’s Service, and (right) executive member County Cllr Janet Sanderson with staff and young people from No Wrong Door at Stepney Road, Scarborough

Minister visits Scarborough centre with a national lead

Published 26 July 2017

Children’s Minister Robert Goodwill has visited a County Council centre in Scarborough that leads the way in improving young people’s lives.

woman on phone

Scrutiny panel calls for action on 101 number

Published 24 July 2017

North Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel is calling for a review of the 101 non-emergency phone number to make sure it is fit for purpose.

Selby bypass

Final phase of bypass reconstruction to start

Published 24 July 2017

Work on the final phase of the reconstruction of Selby bypass is due to start in August.

North Yorkshire teaching award winners

North Yorkshire launches new teaching awards

Published 21 July 2017

North Yorkshire County Council has celebrated its first teaching awards in partnership with secondary school headteachers.

Christopher Paul Long

Conman jailed for 15 months over £17,000 fraud

Published 20 July 2017

A Scarborough man who was part of a gang who conned a 74-year-old woman out of her £17,000 life savings has been jailed for 15 months.

The reopened Tadcaster bridge

Tidy up work on river bed

Published 20 July 2017

The final tidying up of the river bed following the reopening of Tadcaster bridge in February is to start on Monday, 24 July.

members of the shared health and safety advisory team

Councils ensure strong health and safety service

Published 20 July 2017

A commitment to build on the success of health and safety advisory services has been made by the County Council and City of York Council.

Design for the new signs

Pointing in the right direction

Published 19 July 2017

Old and out-of-date road signs promoting attractions to drivers entering Scarborough are well on their way to being replaced.

Traffic lights are to be replaced

Work to improve junction near completion

Published 19 July 2017

The final phase of work to replace and upgrade traffic signals at the junction of King’s Road, Ripon Road and Parliament Street in Harrogate is to start.

Love Food Hate Waste with Nigel Brown

Start home composting at a bargain price

Published 19 July 2017

Residents in York and North Yorkshire are being offered the chance to start composting at a fantastic price.

Guests at launch of Bentham library

Library welcomes the community into its new home

Published 17 July 2017

A community came together to celebrate a new chapter in the story of Bentham library on 15 July, with its official launch in new premises.

Safeguards for world class environment

Authorities seek views on changes to minerals and waste plan

Published 17 July 2017

Members of the public and organisations are being given a further chance to comment on proposed changes to the publication draft of the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan.

Sir Martin Narey

Former head of Barnardo’s to lead social mobility drive on the coast

Published 17 July 2017

A top Government adviser and former chief of Barnardo’s will oversee a programme for the North Yorkshire coast to raise aspirations and improve social mobility for children..

Helping people to improve their mental health

New campaign to improve mental health

Published 17 July 2017

A campaign to help people to improve their mental health has been commissioned by North Yorkshire County Council.

cover of Young and Yorkshire 2 plan

Ambitious plan to improve children’s life chances further

Published 14 July 2017

The County Council and its partners have set out an ambitious new plan to improve life chances for children and young people across the county.

interior of Bentham library

Bentham library to celebrate move to new premises

Published 11 July 2017

Bentham library will celebrate its move to new premises with an official launch on Saturday, 15 July.

At the launch of the new collection at Northallerton library are (from left) Cllr Greg White; Glenda Middleton, Living Well team manager; Hugh Hanchard, library services manager, Rodney-Cove Smith Library, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Victoria Sauron, library supervisor.

Collection to support people with long-term conditions

Published 10 July 2017

Selected libraries in North Yorkshire are showcasing a new collection of books to support people living with long-term conditions.

drawing of animal characters

Join the Animal Agents in Summer Reading Challenge

Published 10 July 2017

Libraries are preparing for the Summer Reading Challenge, which invites children aged four to 11 to read six library books over the holidays.

Concerns over use of Snap Maps

Don’t let everyone know where you are

Published 6 July 2017

There are concerns over Snap Maps, a new function released by social media application Snapchat.

children at school

North Yorkshire celebrates rapid improvements

Published 4 July 2017

North Yorkshire County Council wishes to congratulate pupils, primary schools and early years providers for significant and rapid improvement in outcomes at all key stages.

Hazardous waste products

Council consults on hazardous waste changes

Published 4 July 2017

The County Council is seeking the views of residents about how hazardous waste collection services should be provided.

The restored Tadcaster bridge last month

Flood report recommends action

Published 4 July 2017

An improved system of flood defences is a priority for Tadcaster, says a report into the December 2015 flooding in the town.

Learners and guests at the celebration event at Allerton Court hotel, Northallerton

Young people celebrate their success

Published 4 July 2017

The achievements of 43 young people who have accessed personalised learning pathways last year have been applauded.