November 2020

‘No vaccine for climate change’ says North Yorkshire Rural Commissioner
Published 30 November 2020
“There is no vaccine for climate change and no simple expedient whereby we can flick a switch and it will all go away. We are coming through an existential pandemic crisis and now have to face the existential crisis of climate change”
North Yorkshire welcomes extra funds in spending review
Published 25 November 2020
North Yorkshire has welcomed the Chancellor’s Spending Review statement today, which has set out increased funding levels for councils to help them tackle the next year and to support their communities through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Befriending services help keep loneliness at bay this winter
Published 25 November 2020
During the first lockdown and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone became aware just how important it is to make contact with others – and therefore, how vital the befriending services in North Yorkshire are.
Businesses and charities invited to take part in work placement scheme
Published 25 November 2020
Businesses and charity organisations in North Yorkshire are being invited to take part in an initiative to provide valuable paid work experience to young people and potentially find the next generation of talented employees to add to their workforce.
More than £1m in support to be distributed to struggling families over Christmas and into New Year
Published 23 November 2020
A £1.4m scheme to provide food and other support to families is part of a range of funding which is being launched in North Yorkshire to help those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Chairman maintains Armistice tradition despite pandemic
Published 11 November 2020
Those who lost their lives in conflict were remembered alongside those who have died this year in North Yorkshire as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic when the County Council’s chairman laid a wreath for Armistice Day today (Wednesday, 11 November).
Leaders appeal to North Yorkshire to show restraint ahead of national lockdown
Published 4 November 2020
North Yorkshire’s leaders are appealing to each and every person in the county to “play their part” from today ahead of a new national lockdown and to show restraint tonight before the start of the regulations tomorrow.
Trade union backs single unitary proposal as least disruptive
Published 2 November 2020
The North Yorkshire branch of Unison has set out how it believes North Yorkshire County Council’s proposal to create a single new council for the area would be the best option for services and staff, compared to the alternatives being put forward.