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Return to face-to-face teaching in secondary schools to be staggered

Published 31 December 2020

Following the Government’s announcement on Wednesday, December 30, all primary schools will be open from the first day of term week commencing January 4. However, the start of the school term for secondary and college students has been staggered.
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Children’s Christmas concerts are brought to parents’ and carers’ homes

Published 23 December 2020

Primary school children in North Yorkshire have brought their Christmas music concerts to parents and carers, after covid forced the cancellation of the festive tradition in many schools this year.
North Yorkshire County Council highways team are carrying out permanent repairs to the bridge on the C106 near Grinton Moor

Cyclists and walkers warned of the dangers of ignoring road closures

Published 23 December 2020

Cyclists and walkers in the Yorkshire Dales are being warned against ignoring the road closure at Cogden South bridge.
An elderly person using a tablet device.

“Extreme caution” urged over North Yorkshire care home visits

Published 23 December 2020

Care homes and residents, families and friends are urged to exercise extreme caution over Christmas and into the New Year when organising visits to loved ones or trips out.
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Online carol singers share their Christmas joy

Published 22 December 2020

People from across North Yorkshire came together to share and spread a little festive joy through online carol singing sessions.
Scarborough Hospital junction

Permanent solution at Scarborough Hospital junction complete

Published 22 December 2020

Essential work to address concerns about recent changes to the junction near Scarborough Hospital is complete.
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Student grants on offer

Published 21 December 2020

Students living in Harrogate borough who are currently taking post-16 education courses (2020-2021) are being invited to apply for a small grant from a local trust.
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Are you eligible for a grant?

Published 21 December 2020

Students from Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven who are in further education at university or college can apply for a small grant to help support their studies, thanks to the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.
Harrogate congestion

Progress on Harrogate transport improvements to be set out

Published 21 December 2020

A bid for government funding for transport improvements in Harrogate and Knaresborough is being considered as work progresses on options to relieve congestion and promote active, sustainable travel in the towns.
Paper angels donation

Christmas angels fundraising idea has wings

Published 18 December 2020

More than £600 has been raised so far for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance through a Christmas angels fundraising appeal.
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Act now to stop the coast facing a post-Christmas crackdown

Published 18 December 2020

North Yorkshire’s coast is heading towards Tier 3 restrictions unless everyone takes rapid action to stop the spread of Covid-19 ahead of Christmas.
From left, Brian Ross WSP, Matt Belk Balfour Beatty and Nigel Adams MP

North Yorkshire celebrates progress of A19 repairs

Published 18 December 2020

The future looked bleak in February when Storm Dennis caused the collapse of part of the A19 in North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire welcomes extra £10.8m Covid funding but faces huge challenges

Published 18 December 2020

We have received an additional £10.8m to tackle the cost pressures of Covid-19 next year as part of a range of measures in the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2021/22, announced yesterday.
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North Yorkshire leaders urge residents to stay Covid safe as county remains in tier 2

Published 17 December 2020

Leaders in North Yorkshire have urged residents to do everything they can to help drive down infection rates as the Government announced today that the whole county will remain in tier 2.
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A Christmas thank you to Team North Yorkshire key workers

Published 17 December 2020

North Yorkshire residents are being urged to share in a Christmas message of thanks to key workers, frontline staff and those working behind the scenes for their dedication during the pandemic.
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Christmas thanks for foster families

Published 17 December 2020

Virtual parties, awards and videos have helped in saying thank you to North Yorkshire foster carers for their hard work during 2020.
Malcolm and Jenny

North Yorkshire steps up support this Christmas

Published 16 December 2020

Residents across North Yorkshire are being reassured that help is available over the festive period for those who need it.
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North Yorkshire makes £2.8m decarbonisation funding bid

Published 16 December 2020

A £2.8m bid has today been submitted for a decarbonisation scheme roll-out in North Yorkshire aimed at supporting economic recovery.
Jo Foster

Shopping local isn’t just for Christmas

Published 16 December 2020

Residents of North Yorkshire are being asked to think long term about shopping local.
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Keep your child safe online this Christmas

Published 16 December 2020

Parents and carers across North Yorkshire are being urged to consider the risks of the online world in the excitement of receiving new games and gadgets this Christmas.
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Deadline approaches for primary school applications

Published 15 December 2020

Families with children who are due to start in reception or Year 3 at a junior school in September are reminded to apply for a school place by 15 January 2021.
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Cyclists and pedestrians to benefit from funding

Published 11 December 2020

Four schemes to improve facilities for cyclists and pedestrians will go forward to the next stage following North Yorkshire County Council’s acceptance of more than £1m in funding from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Active Travel Fund.
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County welcomes call for bus services investment

Published 10 December 2020

A national report calling on the Government not to overlook counties in its forthcoming bus investment strategy has been welcomed in North Yorkshire.
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Grab a goody bag from your local library this Christmas

Published 9 December 2020

Budding young readers are being encouraged to borrow books over the festive period with the promise of a free Christmas goody bag for doing so.
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Strength of support for single new council undeniable

Published 9 December 2020

NHS partners, the police, the fire and rescue service, business leaders, charities and union officials all back North Yorkshire’s bid to drive post-pandemic economic recovery via a single new council.
Thornton-le-dale Christmas lights

Thornton-le-Dale spreads Christmas joy – with a twist

Published 8 December 2020

Christmas might be different for everyone across North Yorkshire this year – but residents of Thornton-le-Dale have made sure one vital thing can still be enjoyed.
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How to cut back on waste at home this Christmas

Published 8 December 2020

Christmas will be different this year, but that provides an opportunity to think about the gifts we give and the waste we create and how we might do things differently.
A montage of iconic landscapes from across North Yorkshire

Council to launch new business task force

Published 8 December 2020

We are launching a task force to ensure that business needs are at the centre of decision making as the region recovers from the pandemic.
Testing site

Skipton local testing sites opening date set

Published 7 December 2020

A permanent Covid-19 local testing site is scheduled to open in Skipton on Saturday, 12 December, to support the ongoing expansion of Covid-19 testing.
Lincoln and Louise

North Yorkshire hands on the baton for public health leadership

Published 7 December 2020

North Yorkshire is thanking its Director of Public Health, Dr Lincoln Sargeant, who is moving to a new post in the South West of England after eight years in the county.
Rachel Bowes

Care homes get festive with Covid-safe decorations

Published 7 December 2020

North Yorkshire’s care leaders are encouraging care homes across the county to continue to use Christmas decorations this year to help to add cheer during the exceptional challenges of this winter – but to do so with safety in mind.
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Superfast broadband access for 15,000 more homes and businesses

Published 7 December 2020

An additional 15,830 homes and businesses in North Yorkshire will be able to connect to superfast broadband thanks to the latest phase of the Superfast North Yorkshire programme.
Bedale community pharmacy

Bedale Community Minibus adapts into mobile pharmacy

Published 4 December 2020

Almost everyone in North Yorkshire has adapted in one way or another during the Covid-19 pandemic and the wonderful community support organisations across the county are no exception.
School meals

Schools help get emergency support to low income families before Christmas

Published 4 December 2020

The roll-out of urgent help for children and their families continues across North Yorkshire, with a food voucher scheme set to be in place before Christmas for those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Made in North Yorkshire Dr Laura Sobey Veale

Celebrating North Yorkshire’s first woman doctor

Published 4 December 2020

A pioneer who became the first woman doctor in North Yorkshire is the final nominee in the County Council’s Great North Yorkshire Sons and Daughters campaign.
HWRC operator

Christmas recycling continues at household waste recycling centres

Published 4 December 2020

Residents of North Yorkshire are reminded that in the run-up to and after Christmas they can still take their recycling – including electrical goods, packaging, batteries and Christmas trees – to their local household waste recycling centre (HWRCs).
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Leaders urge patience over care home visits

Published 2 December 2020

People wanting to visit loved ones in care settings after lockdown restrictions were lifted today, are urged to be patient by North Yorkshire’s care leaders.
Sam, Stewart and Mark

North Yorkshire celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities

Published 1 December 2020

North Yorkshire is celebrating the International Day of People with Disabilities by highlighting the range of experiences lived by disabled people across the county.
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Have your say on budget priorities

Published 1 December 2020

North Yorkshire residents are being urged to take part in the county council’s annual budget consultation as the county faces one of its greatest challenges in the Covid-19 response and recovery.

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