July 2020

Grinton Moor

North Yorkshire continues crucial repairs after last year’s floods

Published 30 July 2020

North Yorkshire has continued to repair roads and improve drainage to roads in Swaledale following last year’s unprecedented rainfall event and the resultant flash floods which took place a year ago.

Newby and Scalby

A little bit of teamwork creates a big success around parish of Newby and Scalby

Published 30 July 2020

They say little acorns grow into mighty oaks – and this analogy is true for the parish of Newby and Scalby in Scarborough.

roadworks sign

Essential road repairs to begin in Morton on Swale

Published 29 July 2020

Essential road repairs in Morton on Swale will begin on Monday, 3 August.

Student working

Special school for Selby takes major step forward

Published 29 July 2020

The development of a special free school for the Selby area has taken a major step forward with the naming of an academy sponsor for the project.

Carl Les

County Leader urges Freeport approval to benefit North Yorkshire

Published 29 July 2020

The creation of a Freeport on Teesside could bring major employment benefits to North Yorkshire, the Leader of the County Council has told Chancellor of the Exchequer and Richmond (Yorks) MP Rishi Sunak.

Jim, his wife Denise and family dog

Community celebrates lockdown triumphs

Published 28 July 2020

A community is coming together to celebrate their own triumphs over the Covid-19 pandemic – virtually.

A montage of iconic landscapes from across North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire kick starts unitary bid to secure devolution deal

Published 28 July 2020

Time is critical if North Yorkshire is to secure devolution and all the regional powers and funding that go with it to supercharge economic recovery and development opportunities and improve the quality of life for everyone.

Park and ride

Park and ride services resume in Scarborough and Whitby

Published 23 July 2020

Whitby and Scarborough park and ride services will resume from Saturday, 1 August.

Virtual County Youth Choir lockdown performance

Published 22 July 2020

Not many of us can hold a tune like members of the North Yorkshire County Youth Choir.

Chairman’s message of hope as he is re-elected

Published 22 July 2020

County Councillor Jim Clark, whose ambitions for his year as chairman of the authority were severely curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, is to remain in the role until next May.

Cycling

Public can upload ideas for cycling and walking improvements

Published 22 July 2020

Members of the public can now submit their ideas for improvements to North Yorkshire’s walking and cycling infrastructure via an online service launched by the County Council this week.

Refugees helping

North Yorkshire shows evidence of high performance through pandemic

Published 21 July 2020

North Yorkshire has transformed the way it works and carried on delivering strong services across all areas through one of the most challenging period in its history, its newly published quarterly performance report shows.

Browsing in libraries

Get back to browsing at County Council-managed libraries

Published 21 July 2020

Library customers will be able to browse for their own books from next week in North Yorkshire branches managed by the County Council.

Barbara and Jimmy hairdressers

County Council helps residents regain independence

Published 20 July 2020

North Yorkshire residents who are making the first steps to achieve some independence after being supported during coronavirus are being reassured that help is available to do so.

School staff bid farewell to Year Six by writing their own musical number

Published 17 July 2020

Teachers and staff at Moorside Primary School and Nursery showcased their musical talents with a music video to bid farewell to their Year 6 Students – and mark everyone’s achievements at the end of an unprecedented year.

Jayne Howarth

North Yorkshire’s frontline workers adapting to “new normal” to keep county running safely

Published 17 July 2020

The country is well over 100 days into Covid-19 restrictions and people across the county are getting used to a “new normal”.

Art competition

Art competition launched for green-minded youngsters

Published 15 July 2020

Budding young artists are being encouraged to get creative and inspire others to get more active through healthier, environmentally greener journeys.

Child activities in North Yorkshire

Free directory to help parents and carers find holiday activities and childcare

Published 15 July 2020

Parents and carers looking for activities for families and children over the school holidays can now find them in a county-wide listings.

No Wrong Door workers compose song celebrating amazing foster carers

Published 14 July 2020

A song about the benefits of fostering created by workers at North Yorkshire’s award-winning children’s hub No Wrong Door has been applauded for its message.

County Youth Orchestra

Talented musicians inspire next generation with livestreamed performance

Published 13 July 2020

Young musicians across the county have overcome some of the setbacks during lockdown by coming together as one to stream a live concert to inspire youngsters to get playing.

North Yorkshire to consider reorganisation for devolution

Published 13 July 2020

For some considerable time, North Yorkshire and York have been lobbying Government for the local decision making powers and significant economic investment that a devolution deal for the area would bring.

Amanda Newbold

New assistant director for education and schools in North Yorkshire

Published 11 July 2020

A new assistant director will soon be taking the lead for the County Council’s relationship with schools, as she joins North Yorkshire’s children’s services during a time of great change.

Hannah Strorey

Health and fitness drive leaps beyond lockdown

Published 10 July 2020

Craven residents have continued to take steps to improve their health and wellbeing during lockdown with the support of the area’s adult weight management service.

SEND Child reading

North Yorkshire sets out new goals for SEND provision

Published 9 July 2020

North Yorkshire has set out new ambitious goals for its five-year plan to improve Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) education for children and young people.

Dylan and Jack

Schoolboy thanked by the RSPB in heart-warming video

Published 9 July 2020

A boy who raised a baby starling during lockdown has been thanked for his brilliant efforts by the RSPB.

Schools broadband

NYnet is delivering huge connectivity boost to rural schools

Published 8 July 2020

High-speed connectivity provider NYnet is working to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to more than 20 rural primary schools in North Yorkshire.

Returning book s in libraries

Computers and home delivery as libraries continue phased return

Published 8 July 2020

Libraries in North Yorkshire will continue the phased return of services next week, with sessions on public computers being bookable at some branches and the restart of the Home Library Service.

car boot youth club

Mobile youth club helps children stay safe and well

Published 8 July 2020

A “Youth Club in a Boot” is one of the successful ways support workers in North Yorkshire have kept in contact with children and young people throughout lockdown.

Cycling groups

Cycling and walking groups to be invited to rank improvement ideas

Published 8 July 2020

Cycling and walking groups across North Yorkshire are to be invited to prioritise active travel schemes that have been put forward following an appeal to the public by the County Council.

Rob Cattle

Parish clerk, 80, gets final job done for the village before retiring

Published 7 July 2020

The picturesque village of Lastingham sits in the middle of the rolling North Yorkshire Moors.

Grant enables county’s buses to keep transporting key workers

Published 6 July 2020

Some bus operators across North Yorkshire are to receive grants to enable them to keep running vital services, including those used by the county’s key workers – covering 35,000km of bus services per week.

Tanton Bridge

Tanton Bridge reopens to traffic after widening works

Published 6 July 2020

Major works to widen Tanton Bridge near Stokesley has been completed, unveiling a safer crossing for drivers and pedestrians.

Izzy Harwood

Schoolgirl raises money for NHS during lockdown by getting crafty

Published 6 July 2020

A North Yorkshire girl decided to raise money for the NHS during lockdown by getting creative.

HWRC graphic

HWRC's to accept commercial waste to help businesses reopen

Published 3 July 2020

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in North Yorkshire will begin accepting commercial waste again from this Saturday, July 4, to support local businesses as they begin to reopen.

Road closed sign

Safety first as crowds expected at Whitby this weekend

Published 3 July 2020

With bars and amusement arcades reopening this weekend, Pier Road in Whitby will be closed to allow for social distancing.

John Carr’s elevation drawing for Thornton Hall, now a nursing home in Thornton le Dale.

The architect whose legacy links us all across North Yorkshire

Published 3 July 2020

A man whose legacy is threaded through North Yorkshire’s roads network is the latest subject of the Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.

A19 flood

Contractor named for essential A19 repairs

Published 1 July 2020

A contractor that will undertake the reconstruction work to the A19 between Chapel Haddlesey and Eggborough has been appointed.