December 2017

County Hall

North Yorkshire to consult on special needs transport

Published 22 December 2017

We have agreed to consult on a series of proposals which change its home to school transport policy for those with special educational needs or disabilities.

A pile of money on a table

Council to step up campaign for fairer funding following budget settlement

Published 22 December 2017

We are renewing our call on the government to give long-term fairer funding to large rural counties like North Yorkshire following this year’s financial settlement.

The safety work will see a left-turn lane provided for traffic travelling north-east from the A61.

Drainage and safety work for Burn Bridge Lane

Published 22 December 2017

Two road schemes are planned early in the New Year for Burn Bridge Lane, Pannal, near Harrogate.

A parent accepts gifts from Sue Johnston, teaching assistant, and adult learner Dane Hogg

Adult learners help to spread the joy of Christmas

Published 22 December 2017

Adult learners from Harrogate organised a charity toy donation for homeless people and their children who attend St Peter’s Church, Harrogate.

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Ambition to double trains on Harrogate to York line moves ahead

Published 19 December 2017

We are to push ahead with our ambition to double the number of passenger trains between Harrogate and York as part of a commitment to improving public and sustainable transport.

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Grants on offer to help students

Published 19 December 2017

Students living in the Harrogate Borough Council area who are taking post-16 education courses (2017-2018) can apply for a small grant from a local trust.

The repaired crash barrier and retaining wall on the A59 at Kex Gill.

Kex Gill barrier repair work completed

Published 19 December 2017

The A59 at Kex Gill has reopened a week earlier than expected after repairs to the crash barrier and retaining wall damaged in a lorry accident were completed.

traffic congestion

Congestion solutions to be examined in greater detail

Published 15 December 2017

We are to look in greater detail at potential solutions to Harrogate and Knaresborough’s congestion problems.

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County Council works to support better mobile coverage

Published 13 December 2017

We are working with mobile phone operators EE, 02, Vodafone and 3 to improve coverage as part of our ambitions for economic growth.

Gilling West bridge

Bridge reconstruction completed ahead of schedule

Published 13 December 2017

Reconstruction work on a bridge at Gilling West has been completed a week ahead of schedule by North Yorkshire County Council.

Skip Bridge

Work to begin on A59 Skip Bridge in January

Published 13 December 2017

We will begin essential maintenance at Skip Bridge on the A59 between York and the A1 in the new year.

Fostering North Yorkshire families get ready to steam out of Grosmont on the Santa Special

Santa's very special day out

Published 13 December 2017

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Santa Special steamed out of Grosmont with some VIP passengers on board – a carriage full of Fostering North Yorkshire families and the children they look after.

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Part of Skipton library to close for maintenance

Published 12 December 2017

The first floor of Skipton library will close for maintenance and repair work from Friday, 5 January, reopening on Monday, 22 January.

The Act keeps adults safe when they are unable to make some decisions without support

Making the Mental Capacity Act work

Published 12 December 2017

The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board (NYSAB) wants to talk to as many people as possible who have experience of the Mental Capacity Act.

person at recycling centre

Extra open day at centres will help with seasonal recycling

Published 11 December 2017

We will open some of our household waste recycling centres for an extra day between Christmas and New Year to help people's seasonal recycling.

Burnsall

Consultation on wellbeing and prevention services

Published 7 December 2017

Views are being sought on the county council’s proposals for best use of some of the investment it provides to organisations that provide community-based support.

Osgodby Parish Council chair Councillor Christine Jones with County Councillor Tony Randerson next to one of the new noticeboards

Boards to make you take notice

Published 7 December 2017

People can’t fail to notice the new information boards in a village on the outskirts of Scarborough.

Scarborough pupils at the routes announcement

County prepares for the fourth Tour de Yorkshire

Published 5 December 2017

North Yorkshire’s roads will again play a significant part in the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race next year.

Over the summer NYCC’s consultants WSP have been working on sophisticated traffic modelling

Junction improvement at Bond End, Knaresborough

Published 4 December 2017

Junction improvement work is due to begin at Bond End, Knaresborough, in March to deliver a new layout designed to address air quality concerns at the junction.

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Minerals and Waste Joint Plan submitted to inspectorate

Published 4 December 2017

North Yorkshire and York has submitted a draft Minerals and Waste Joint Plan to the Government’s Planning Inspectorate for Examination in Public.

traffic

Next step to tackle Harrogate and Knaresborough congestion

Published 1 December 2017

The next step toward addressing congestion in and around Harrogate and Knaresborough will be taken next month.

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Festive book launch at Northallerton library

Published 1 December 2017

Northallerton library will host the launch of a new Christmas novel by a local author.