November 2020

A19 at Chapel Haddlesey

Drop-in session for A19 reconstruction postponed

Published 30 November 2020

A drop-in session for the public to give their views on the reconstruction on the A19 between Chapel Haddlesey and Wand Lane at Eggborough has been postponed.

Flooding

Better understanding needed to help communities prepare for floods

Published 30 November 2020

A report has called for further work to understand the nature of flood events so that communities can be better prepared and more resilient.

Dr Debbie Trebilco and Very Rev John Dobson

‘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”

Cogden North bridge

Dales community celebrates highly-anticipated bridge reopening

Published 30 November 2020

Residents, business owners and visitors to the Yorkshire Dales are celebrating as the first of two bridges destroyed during catastrophic flooding in 2019 has reopened.

Whitby Swing Bridge

Proposal to make Whitby Swing Bridge a pedestrian-only crossing

Published 30 November 2020

A trial pedestrianisation of Whitby Swing Bridge is being proposed as part of an ambitious new project to enhance the economy and tourism in the town.

Browsing in a library

Libraries across North Yorkshire reopen their doors

Published 27 November 2020

Library-goers will be welcomed back into North Yorkshire libraries on Wednesday (December 2).

North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum

No time for complacency, North Yorkshire’s leaders warn

Published 26 November 2020

North Yorkshire’s leaders have issued a big thank you today to all of the county’s communities that have worked so hard to bring the Covid-19 rate of infection down below the England average.

Carers rights day

Tributes paid to people who care for family and friends

Published 25 November 2020

North Yorkshire is paying tribute on Carers Rights Day (Thursday 26th November) to the tens of thousands of people across the county who care for family and friends.

calculator and money

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.

Bernie Brown

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.

Young lady working with laptop

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.

Scalby Road

Permanent solution to address concerns at Scarborough junction

Published 24 November 2020

Essential work to address concerns about recent changes to the junction near Scarborough Hospital are to begin on Monday, November 30.

testing site

More local testing sites to open in North Yorkshire

Published 24 November 2020

Further permanent local testing sites are to open in North Yorkshire at the weekend to support the ongoing expansion of Covid-19 testing.

Harrogate library

Libraries resume services after temporary closures

Published 24 November 2020

The libraries in Harrogate and Knaresborough are resuming their reduced lockdown services this week.

School meals

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.

Stoney Haggs Road

Drivers asked for patience during junction improvement scheme

Published 18 November 2020

Safety improvements have been taking place at a Seamer junction to address a history of collisions.

Kex Gill

Kex Gill realignment scheme takes a step forward

Published 18 November 2020

County councillors are being asked to pledge extra funding for the realignment of a major trans-Pennine route in North Yorkshire, the A59 Harrogate to Skipton road at Kex Gill, if the cost exceeds the Government’s grant.

A19 Chapel Haddlesey

Reconstruction work on A19 progresses into winter

Published 17 November 2020

Essential reconstruction on the A19 between Chapel Haddlesey and Wand Lane at Eggborough is progressing well after major storm damage earlier this year.

Jill Quinn, CEO of Dementia Forward

Innovative ways of supporting dementia sufferers in North Yorkshire

Published 17 November 2020

A group of people who’ve been acutely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns are those living with dementia in North Yorkshire.

Joint effort to help fight against Covid-19 second wave

Published 16 November 2020

The NHS, local authorities and care providers are joining forces to help tackle rising cases of Covid-19 across North Yorkshire.

mouseman

Faking Mouseman products leads to community order

Published 13 November 2020

A former employee of North Yorkshire furniture maker Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen Limited, well-known for the carved mouse trademark, has pleaded guilty to making fake “Mouseman” products.

Permanent testing site

Permanent local testing sites are being put in place across North Yorkshire

Published 13 November 2020

Further permanent local testing sites are being created in North Yorkshire to support the ongoing work to expand Covid-19 testing across the UK.

Sherburn library

Sherburn library recognised in coveted awards

Published 13 November 2020

Sherburn and Villages community library has been recognised in North Yorkshire’s Library of the Year award.

Children from Woodfield Primary School

Grant to provide better road safety for primary school

Published 13 November 2020

Better road safety measures at a school in Harrogate are set to improve conditions for schoolchildren in the area – but also benefit the wider community.

Spring house

Put North Yorkshire first when shopping for Christmas

Published 13 November 2020

As we enter a key period in the most difficult year many businesses will have endured, we are appealing to residents to think of North Yorkshire businesses first when shopping in the run-up to Christmas.

Dan Horne

Hero streetworks inspector saves man’s life with CPR

Published 12 November 2020

A streetworks inspector has been hailed a hero after stopping to administer life-saving CPR to a 21-year-old man on the side of the road.

Cllr Jim Clark

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).

Children with certificate

Schools celebrate success in Healthy Schools Award scheme

Published 11 November 2020

Schools across North Yorkshire are celebrating success this week in improving the health and wellbeing of pupils and staff.

Christmas tree

Families can sign up and sing out in Christmas carol lessons

Published 10 November 2020

Families across North Yorkshire are invited to join online Christmas carol singing lessons to get into the Christmas spirit together.

Scalby Bridge

Vigilance warning to drivers after bridge strike in Scarborough

Published 9 November 2020

Essential repairs are due to be carried out on Scalby Bridge on Hackness Road in Scarborough after a devastating bridge strike.

A lady in a care home using a tablet

North Yorkshire welcomes continuation of care home visits

Published 5 November 2020

North Yorkshire’s social care leaders welcome the news that care home visits will be able to continue in North Yorkshire during the new national lockdown from today.

Digital library

Changes at libraries, but book borrowing and computer use continue

Published 5 November 2020

Libraries in North Yorkshire will continue to offer as many services as they can during the Covid-19 lockdown – but there will be changes.

Person sat at a desk

County council staff to conduct local contact tracing

Published 5 November 2020

Contact tracing of North Yorkshire people who test positive for Covid-19 is being supported locally by county council staff.

Sioban Moore

Support in place for any who need it during lockdown

Published 5 November 2020

North Yorkshire residents who need support during the Covid-19 lockdown are being reassured that it will be there for them.

A montage of iconic landscapes from across North Yorkshire

Overwhelming support for submission of county’s bid

Published 4 November 2020

A proposal described as ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform North Yorkshire’s economic prospects and improve life chances for everyone in the county’, will be submitted to Government next week.

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.

Cogden North Bridge

Yorkshire Dales bridge repairs progressing at pace

Published 4 November 2020

The repairs to Cogden North bridge in the Yorkshire Dales are entering the next stage following unprecedented flooding in summer 2019.

Kids on a climbing frame

£1.5m project to amalgamate schools and create inspiring new environment

Published 4 November 2020

A £1.5m project to bring together an infant and junior school - and create a stimulating and inspiring new learning environment for children - is now complete.

Poppy wreath

Join county’s service children for online Remembrance service

Published 4 November 2020

People in North Yorkshire are being invited to share in an online service of Remembrance involving school children from across the county.

Highways officer at Masham flooding

Drivers thanked for support and urged to keep heeding road closures

Published 3 November 2020

Residents of North Yorkshire have been thanked for their support and encouraged to continue to heed road closure signs as flooding affects roads in parts of the county.

Wendy Nichols and Richard Flinton

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.

Appy parking

Harrogate’s AppyParking wins prestigious award

Published 2 November 2020

The pioneering smart parking system in Harrogate has won the Innovation category in the coveted LGC Awards 2020.

Karl Battersby

New Director takes up post in North Yorkshire

Published 2 November 2020

A new Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services is looking forward to taking the lead in these unprecedented times.

Boy and girl

Pioneering fostering project wins UK charity award

Published 2 November 2020

Fostered children and young people in North Yorkshire are now benefiting from an award-winning fostering programme.