January 2021

the A59 carriageway at Kex Gill

Realignment of A59 at Kex Gill takes a major step forward

Published 30 January 2021

Action to realign the landslip-prone A59 at Kex Gill has received a major boost with the announcement of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) pledge of up to £56m to build the vital new road.

Spring House Farm Shop

North Yorkshire businesses praised for Covid-safe trading

Published 29 January 2021

Businesses in North Yorkshire are being praised for following the lockdown rules and continuing to trade in a Covid-safe way.

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Coronavirus testing introduced to North Yorkshire’s schools

Published 29 January 2021

Quick swab tests are being introduced to schools to allow teaching staff and secondary pupils to receive regular, voluntary tests for coronavirus.

Sarah and Bryan

Skipton Step into Action awarded charitable status

Published 29 January 2021

Skipton Step into Action (SSIA) has been awarded charitable status less than a year after its formation thanks to the tireless work of volunteers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Kildwick New Bridge

Essential repairs to begin on Kildwick New Bridge

Published 27 January 2021

Kildwick New Bridge in Craven is set to undergo essential repairs over four consecutive nights.

Sharon Davis

Think local in lockdown to support county businesses

Published 26 January 2021

Residents of North Yorkshire are being encouraged to help themselves and to support the county’s businesses by taking advantage of goods and services being offered by local shops and traders during the lockdown.

Flooding in Malton

Highway teams’ key role in joint response to Storm Christoph

Published 25 January 2021

Highways operations continue across North Yorkshire to manage the impact of Storm Christoph, which dropped about 100mm of rain across the county last week.

Cogden South bridge

Bad weather delays Yorkshire Dales bridge reopening

Published 22 January 2021

The final stages of repair work to a flood-hit bridge in the Yorkshire Dales have been delayed due to recent bad weather.

MP backs unified North Yorkshire devolution bid to rebuild future

Published 21 January 2021

A strong and unified North Yorkshire Council in partnership with the City of York under a directly elected mayor is the best chance of rebuilding “our bruised communities” according to Scarborough and Whitby MP Robert Goodwill.

North Yorkshire highways teams keep vaccination centres accessible

Published 21 January 2021

Residents can feel safe attending their coronavirus vaccination appointments thanks to the efforts of highways teams tackling the wintry conditions.

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North Yorkshire faces use of reserves to secure budget and protect services

Published 21 January 2021

North Yorkshire is proposing a budget which recognises the financial difficulties that many residents are facing because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but which also seeks to protect vital front line services.

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North Yorkshire schools place orders for laptops and modems with Government

Published 20 January 2021

The County Council has been working extensively with schools to identify gaps in digital provision since the switch to remote learning was announced by the Government.

Flooding in Selby

North Yorkshire prepares for Storm Christoph

Published 19 January 2021

Residents are being urged to prepare for flooding as heavy and persistent rain is forecast to continue over the next few days.

Essential closures as work progresses on A1(M) junction upgrade

Published 19 January 2021

As work progresses on a multi-million-pound project to upgrade Junction 47 on the A1(M) to support growth in the Harrogate and Knaresborough areas, drivers are being advised of forthcoming road closures essential to the construction.

Stoney Haggs Road

Final phase of Seamer junction improvement starts next week

Published 19 January 2021

A junction improvement scheme at Stoney Haggs in Seamer will enter its final phase next week.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Northallerton library marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Published 19 January 2021

Two virtual events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be hosted by Northallerton library.

Healthy child consultation

Focus on under-fives for health programme gets public backing

Published 18 January 2021

A new model for providing a range of public health services for children and young people across North Yorkshire has received approval by people who responded to a consultation on the proposal.

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Collision data shows fall in casualties on North Yorkshire’s roads

Published 18 January 2021

An annual report into the safety of North Yorkshire’s roads shows a continued downward trend in the number of casualties in road collisions.

Eco-friendly pupils crowned winners of calendar competition

Published 18 January 2021

Green-minded secondary pupils in North Yorkshire have been crowned winners in a calendar competition aimed at encouraging active travel.

Grit bin

Help is on hand to replenish North Yorkshire’s grit supply

Published 18 January 2021

After sub-zero temperatures resulted in a prolonged period of snow and ice, highways workers are working as quickly as possible to replenish depleted grit bins across North Yorkshire.

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North Yorkshire urges cooperation after signage vandalised

Published 15 January 2021

Vandals in North Yorkshire, who show contempt for people’s lives and for the agencies fighting Covid-19, have been warned their actions will not be tolerated.

Malcolm and Hazel Boyes

North Yorkshire support extends through to autumn

Published 15 January 2021

North Yorkshire residents who need support during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions can be reassured that help will be available right through to autumn if required.

Lunch boxes

Supermarket vouchers for families eligible for free school meals

Published 15 January 2021

Arrangements remain in place to ensure children and young people in receipt of free school meals receive nutritional lunches.

Bainbridge

Stay at home plea as highways teams work round the clock to clear winter roads

Published 14 January 2021

Highways chiefs are appealing to people across North Yorkshire to avoid travelling on the roads today, overnight and into the weekend due to treacherous travelling conditions.

Lady sat on couch

Care homes to stay vigilant over visits

Published 13 January 2021

Care homes must stay on the alert and keep vigilant over visits from friends and family, even as the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out begins in care settings across North Yorkshire.

View of Richmond

North Yorkshire’s winter service keeps the county moving

Published 12 January 2021

Deep snow and sub-zero temperatures across parts of North Yorkshire in recent days created treacherous conditions for highways teams working round the clock.

Keep it local this weekend

Published 8 January 2021

As Covid-19 infection rates take another steep hike today in North Yorkshire, the partner agencies supporting communities during the pandemic are asking residents to think twice before they step outside their door ahead of this weekend.

Selby Swing Bridge

Permanent repairs to Selby River Ouse Swing bridge this weekend

Published 7 January 2021

Selby River Ouse Swing bridge on the A63 will undergo permanent repairs to the control system this weekend.

Child working

Working to ensure pupils in North Yorkshire can access remote learning

Published 6 January 2021

We are in the process of supporting schools to make sure every child in North Yorkshire can access remote learning, as schools close to all pupils except the children of critical workers and vulnerable students.

Online library

Libraries maintain vital links during lockdown

Published 6 January 2021

North Yorkshire residents can continue to borrow library books during the current Covid-19 lockdown through a Select and Collect service.

Stay at home and stay in touch to help North Yorkshire

Published 6 January 2021

Residents of North Yorkshire must stay at home to drive down the Covid-19 virus, but everyone can do their bit to help others through the national lockdown by looking out for neighbours, friends and family.

Chop Gate

Ice weather warning remains in place across North Yorkshire

Published 4 January 2021

Drivers are being urged to take extra care this week as warnings of ice and other winter weather hazards remain in place across parts of North Yorkshire.

Steve Barker

Good Samaritan Steve carries out roadside rescue

Published 4 January 2021

County Council Good Samaritan Steve Barker stepped in to help where others may have simply driven by after spotting a pedestrian struggling at the roadside in North Yorkshire.

An image of money and a calculator.

Trading standards operation leads to compensation for fraud victims

Published 4 January 2021

Relatives of an 80-year-old Scarborough woman who lost more than £94,000 to fraudsters have had the bulk of the cash returned.

Janice Nicholson

New Year Honours for pioneering work with children

Published 4 January 2021

Our staff have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list for their work on improving the life chances of children with challenging backgrounds.