May 2019

Morton on Swale Bridge in North Yorkshire

Morton on Swale Bridge to be repaired

Published 31 May 2019

Repairs to Morton on Swale Bridge are scheduled to begin on 17 June.

surface water flooding in Old Malton

County presses ahead with work to lessen flood risks

Published 31 May 2019

As the Environment Agency (EA) launches a consultation on its draft flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England, the County Council is pressing ahead in its commitment to mitigate flood risks.

Wendi New

Take your drawing skills to the next level at Northallerton library

Published 30 May 2019

Following the success of How to Draw workshops in spring, Northallerton library is holding a How to Draw – the Next Step workshop for adults and teenagers with local artist Wendi New.

At the awards are (from left) host Shonette Bason-Wood from Spread the Happiness Educators; Saskia Aucott from Iken; senior HR advisor Sarah Barron; Sarah France-Gorton, principal adviser Resourcing Solutions; senior HR advisor Keeley Metcalfe; and Head of HR (Commercial) Haroon Rashid.

Work to help coastal schools recruit teachers wins national award

Published 29 May 2019

Innovative work to help schools on North Yorkshire’s coast recruit and retain teachers has been recognised with a national award.

Joint efforts to reduce waiting times at the level crossing at Starbeck are continuing from the County Council and Network Rail.

Joint efforts continue to ease crossing congestion

Published 29 May 2019

Joint efforts to reduce waiting times at the level crossing at Starbeck are continuing from the County Council and Network Rail.

Ready for Anything volunteers

A big thank you to county council’s 6,000 volunteers

Published 28 May 2019

From 1 to 7 June, North Yorkshire will be celebrating Volunteers’ Week, the national event recognising the contribution made by the millions of people who volunteer in the UK.

wellbeing bag contents

Libraries offer ‘bags of wellbeing’ to boost mental health

Published 28 May 2019

Libraries across North Yorkshire are loaning bags of support in a bid to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Make a Noise in Libraries fortnight promotes accessibility for all

Published 24 May 2019

Make some noise in your library this month to help people with impaired vision engage in reading.

A volunteer at Northallerton library

Library helpers celebrated during Volunteers Week

Published 24 May 2019

Show your support for the thousands of people who support your county’s libraries during National Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June).

children and staff at the amalgamation celebration

Looking to the future at Moorside Primary School and Nursery

Published 24 May 2019

Later this year, Ripon’s Moorside Primary School and Nursery will officially be on one school site.

Jordan Leach with Michelle Payne and residents Christopher and Felicity

County heads field in care worker recruitment with hub

Published 23 May 2019

North Yorkshire is celebrating one of the first recruitment initiatives of its kind in the country to provide care workers for the pressurised care industry.

New charges for home-to-school transport are to be introduced for students in post-16 education.

Changes to school transport fees for students in post-16 education

Published 22 May 2019

New charges for home-to-school transport are to be introduced for students in post-16 education.

Mari Hannah

Thrill for crime fiction fans as the Big Read returns to libraries

Published 21 May 2019

Bookworms are invited to celebrate the enthralling world of crime fiction at the county’s libraries in the annual Big Read.

Cllr Jim Clark joins cast members of Harrogate Dramatic Society’s Let Us Entertain You on stage at Spofforth Long Memorial Hall

Chair’s first function sets stage for year of promoting culture

Published 21 May 2019

A night at the theatre raised the curtain on newly elected County Council chair Cllr Jim Clark’s year in office – and enabled him to launch one of his themes for the year.

North Yorkshire is considering changes to home-to-school transport charges for post-16 students.

North Yorkshire considers changes to post-16 home-to-school transport fees

Published 20 May 2019

North Yorkshire is considering changes to home-to-school transport charges for post-16 students.

A64 road in North Yorkshire

A64 road improvements ‘a special case’ says Council leader

Published 16 May 2019

‘Not acceptable’ - that is how North Yorkshire’s leader has described the Government’s apparent reluctance to commit to dualling a key section of the A64.

Digital tablet

Company directors jailed for online scam

Published 16 May 2019

Company directors of a firm selling electrical goods have been jailed for a total of nearly seven and a half years following a fraud investigation by the North Yorkshire and York based National Trading Standards eCrime team.

A rural view of North Yorkshire

Fund helping prevent hardship in North Yorkshire

Published 16 May 2019

A fund is proving successful in helping vulnerable residents and families overcome financial emergencies which might otherwise result in them having to leave their homes and communities.

Cllr Jim Clark

New chair vows to visit communities in all divisions

Published 15 May 2019

North Yorkshire County Council’s new chair has vowed to spend his year of office getting out and about meeting people on the ground in every division of the county.

North Yorkshire running and walking group at the Northallerton parkrun takeover

North Yorkshire on the run to support mental health

Published 15 May 2019

North Yorkshire is on the move to support mental health and well-being.

parking near Seamer station

Action proposed to tackle congestion near station

Published 15 May 2019

Action is being proposed to tackle congestion near Seamer railway station in response to concerns raised by people living nearby.

Night time roadworks in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire steps up on road improvements

Published 14 May 2019

North Yorkshire continues to invest in and to improve the quality of its roads network – one of the largest in the country.

Libraries encouraging conversation for Dementia Action Week

Published 14 May 2019

Libraries are encouraging people to support events aimed at improving the lives of those living with dementia during this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 to 26 May).

Lorry exhaust pipe on a level crossing in Norton and Malton in North Yorkshire

Give your views on lorry ban

Published 13 May 2019

People are being urged to give their feedback on whether they would like to see a permanent ban on large vehicles from parts of a town.

the Read Regional authors

Discover the best Northern novels in Read Regional campaign

Published 13 May 2019

Twelve of the best new titles from Northern writers have been announced for this year’s Read Regional campaign which is visiting libraries in North Yorkshire.

Groups at Dementia Forward events

Find out about North Yorkshire’s dementia support service

Published 10 May 2019

A series of information events that showcase the new support service for people living with the effects of dementia are taking place across North Yorkshire over the coming weeks.

Lady with a composting bin in North Yorkshire

Initiative to get North Yorkshire composting

Published 10 May 2019

North Yorkshire residents are encouraged to start composting food and garden waste by taking up an offer of discounted compost converter bins.

Virpi Kettu with her animations

Get creative at your local library

Published 9 May 2019

Animation, coding and drumming are among the creative activities on offer at our county’s libraries as part of the national Get Creative Festival (11 to 19 May).

Fostering

Fostering – help change a future

Published 8 May 2019

“I like fostering because it changes the lives of young people dramatically” – that’s what Liana says about the care and support her parents Tom and Alison give to some of North Yorkshire’s young people who can’t live at home with their birth families.

Virtual reality headsets in use at Pickering Library in North Yorkshire

Get involved in futuristic design at Pickering Library

Published 8 May 2019

Virtual reality and digital arts will be amongst the futuristic and high-tech attractions at North Yorkshire’s third pop-up “Digital Makey” workshop.

Guides

Day to showcase activities for young is a first

Published 3 May 2019

Young people are being given the chance to try out adventurous activities in a showcase event in Ryedale this month.

people at launch of assistive technology contract

Help on hand at home

Published 3 May 2019

A new service that helps people to enjoy their independence for longer is now available to North Yorkshire residents.

tool sets

Shoppers warned against hard sell

Published 2 May 2019

Residents and visitors to Scarborough are being warned against buying tools and generators from itinerant sellers using pressurised sales techniques.

Bedale High School make land art for the Tour de Yorkshire

Schools get involved in giant art projects for Tour de Yorkshire

Published 2 May 2019

HIGH-PROFILE artist Mackenzie Thorpe has been helping school pupils welcome the Tour de Yorkshire with a poignant piece of land art created from donated trainers.

Buffalo

Explore stories of our county’s convicts at archives event

Published 1 May 2019

Criminal records from the 19th century detail the harsh punishments for petty crime in North Yorkshire, such as the two months’ hard labour in Northallerton’s house of correction handed to Buffalo for stealing three fleeces in 1871.

Yellow and blue sheep

The Smeatons salute the TdY

Published 1 May 2019

Little Smeaton and Kirk Smeaton, North Yorkshire’s most southerly villages, have a growing love affair with cycling, all thanks to the Tour de Yorkshire.

councillor and campaigners at County Hall

Community celebrations as council throws lifeline to school

Published 1 May 2019

North Yorkshire’s senior councillors today agreed to halt the closure process of one of the county’s small rural schools after considering a rescue plan by a community action group.