August 2020

Stronger together

Towns and parishes working group meets to develop new powers

Published 28 August 2020

A working group of town and parish council representatives will meet for the first time next week (Wed September 2) to explore and develop new sets of powers for towns and parishes as part of a future unitary government structure for North Yorkshire.

Dogs Trust online workshop courtesy of Northallerton library

Published 28 August 2020

Canine lovers are being invited to take part in a free family online workshop to learn more about dogs and how to behave safely around them.

Desks for school students

North Yorkshire schools prepare to open their doors to pupils

Published 26 August 2020

Schools in North Yorkshire will be fully open to all pupils and home-to-school transport will be back in operation from the start of the Autumn term.

Croft on Tees

Bridging the north-south divide

Published 26 August 2020

A strong devolution deal under a mayoral combined authority is paramount to ensure the region is not left behind, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said today.

Parking sign

Free parking extension comes into force in Northallerton

Published 25 August 2020

Shoppers to Northallerton are to benefit from an extension of free parking under new rules starting on September 1.

Malton library undergoes refurbishment

Published 24 August 2020

The refurbishment of Malton library is to begin next week to provide a more up-to-date and flexible space, offering a better service to its visitors.

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North Yorkshire’s foster carers: ordinary people do extraordinary things

Published 21 August 2020

Foster carers across North Yorkshire provide an essential service in keeping children safe, loved and cared for.

Online seminar

Towns and parishes explore a greater role under devolution

Published 21 August 2020

Over 250 town and parish councillors tuned in this week to learn how they could take on new powers to boost grass-root decision making and empower local communities as part of a new future for local government in North Yorkshire.

Sutton Bank

Sutton Bank to close for annual maintenance

Published 20 August 2020

Sutton Bank on the A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk will close for eight days next month for essential maintenance work.

GCSE results at Bedale School

After months of uncertainty, students celebrate GCSE grades

Published 20 August 2020

Students have been celebrating in North Yorkshire, as they received their final GCSE grades following months of uncertainty brought about by the pandemic.

School desks

Students prepare to receive final GCSE grades

Published 19 August 2020

Tomorrow, students will receive GCSE results from their schools which will contain their final grades and allow them to move on to the next phase of their lives with confidence.

Andrew Atkin

The Bridge Inn: Working together to put a pub back together

Published 19 August 2020

The Bridge Inn, Grinton, is thought by many regulars to be a community hub – the perfect place to have a pint and a catch up.

Leyburn walking group

Volunteer walking group gets people back on their feet after isolation during lockdown

Published 19 August 2020

A walking group in Leyburn is helping people get back on their feet and into the community as lockdown eases.

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Views sought on proposals for a new stronger, single council

Published 17 August 2020

Residents of North Yorkshire are being encouraged to give their views on the future of local government in the county.

Mark and Proper Pizzas

For this pizza proprietor, buying local is more important than ever

Published 14 August 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic, times have been hard for everyone. But some members of our community are determined to use teamwork and search for positives that can come out of this terrible situation.

Diane Richards a volunteer for Stokesley and District CCA delivering shopping

How volunteers are helping their community even as lockdown lifts

Published 14 August 2020

During the pandemic, people across the county have been lifted up and supported by an army of local volunteers doing everything from delivering food and prescriptions to simply being a friendly face.

Road sign

Road signs installed to reinforce Covid-19 safety measures

Published 14 August 2020

North Yorkshire is reinforcing coronavirus safety messages with roadside signs in a bid to keep its communities safe during the continuing pandemic.

Desks

Students supported by schools as they receive A-level results

Published 13 August 2020

Students in North Yorkshire have been supported by schools as they receive their calculated A-level results today.

Green weeding machine

Keeping North Yorkshire town centres weed-free with new green weeding machine

Published 13 August 2020

Various locations in North Yorkshire are getting the green treatment with a brand new weeding machine – which works without using herbicides.

Roadworks

Essential road maintenance to begin in Norton

Published 13 August 2020

Two essential road maintenance projects are to begin in Norton.

Desks in school

Students in North Yorkshire prepare to receive A-level results

Published 12 August 2020

Schools in North Yorkshire will be on hand with advice and support as students prepare to receive their A-level results tomorrow.

Cycling

County awaits decision on strong walking and cycling bid

Published 12 August 2020

A strong bid to create better infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians has been submitted to Government by North Yorkshire County Council.

Scalby Road

Improvement works to Scarborough Hospital junction complete

Published 12 August 2020

Drivers are seeing the benefits of a major junction improvement scheme near Scarborough Hospital.

Stronger together

North Yorkshire single council plan backed for empowering local communities

Published 11 August 2020

The bid for the creation of a single North Yorkshire Council has been given strong backing by neighbouring Durham as a once-in-a-generation chance to transform the prospects for the county as part of a devolution deal.

Spennithorne railway bridge

Bridge safety improvements to begin this month

Published 11 August 2020

The final phase of work to improve safety around Spennithorne railway bridge, which takes the A684 over the Wensleydale Railway line between Constable Burton and Harmby, is scheduled to begin this month.

Cllr Jim Clark

Chairman urges county residents to commemorate ‘forgotten war’

Published 10 August 2020

People across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to remember the sacrifices of many armed services personnel and civilians as the country commemorates the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, Victory in Japan Day and the end of the Second World War.

Test and trace in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire pub closes after customers tested positive for coronavirus

Published 9 August 2020

The Black Horse Pub in Tollerton, near Easingwold has taken the precaution of closing following a small number of positive tests for Covid 19. It follows four positive test results.

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Fake watch seller sent back to prison for dissipating assets

Published 7 August 2020

A man who was imprisoned last year for selling and possessing for sale counterfeit watches following a prosecution by North Yorkshire County Council Trading Standards has now been given a further prison sentence for contempt of court.

Competition poster

Can your words and picture inspire people to get on their bikes?

Published 7 August 2020

North Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to take a photo and add a few choice words to inspire others to become more active through making healthier and greener journeys by walking or cycling.

Jo Hardiman

North Yorkshire kick starts its Better Health

Published 6 August 2020

North Yorkshire’s Adult Weight Management Service is being seen as a vital route for residents to improve their health and lifestyle after Public Health England launched the national Better Health campaign.

Cllr Clarkat Harrogate library

Chairman’s first visit celebrates reopening and future of libraries

Published 5 August 2020

County Council chairman Cllr Jim Clark met staff and volunteers at one of the county’s reopening libraries in his first official visit since being re-elected to the role last month.

Yasmin

Care worker sets up her own business to help her community

Published 5 August 2020

A North Yorkshire care worker has taken advantage of an innovative “help at home” project to get back out doing what she loves in the community.

Alan

Army of volunteers still support residents as shielding guidance changes

Published 4 August 2020

Although the national programme of food and prescription deliveries has now ended, with those who are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 encouraged to resume normal day to day activities, we continue to ensure no-one slips through the cracks.

Devolution montage

Minister confirms position on bid to keep county together

Published 4 August 2020

The Local Government Minister has issued a strong rebuttal to claims that a single new council for North Yorkshire would not be acceptable.

Old Post Office pub

From post office, to pub, to community hub

Published 3 August 2020

How the Covid-19 pandemic nearly made a micro pub even smaller but a layby saved the day.

Joan and Marie

Women devote 75 years to preserving county’s rural traditions

Published 3 August 2020

A trio of women whose actions, passion and amazing talent led to the preservation of the rich heritage of the Yorkshire Dales are being celebrated in the Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.

Happy Yorkshire Day

Thank you Team North Yorkshire this Yorkshire Day

Published 1 August 2020

Everywhere you turn in North Yorkshire there are countless examples of people pulling together to help each other and those in need.