March 2021

Enjoy North Yorkshire sensibly this Easter

Published 31 March 2021

Ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend, visitors to North Yorkshire’s coast and countryside are urged to be respectful and responsible and to avoid behaviour that could increase Covid-19 infections and jeopardise further lifting of lockdown restrictions.

A man tips garden waste at a Household Waste Recycling Facility

Do you really need to visit the recycling centre this Easter?

Published 31 March 2021

North Yorkshire residents are being asked to think twice about whether they need to make a trip to their local household waste recycling centre (HWRC) over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

A poster advertising the Transforming Cities Fund

Towns thanked for response to gateway consultations

Published 30 March 2021

People in Harrogate, Selby and Skipton have been thanked for their response to consultations about enhancing the gateways to the towns around their railway stations.

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Full-time Covid-19 testing site to open in Malton

Published 30 March 2021

A Covid-19 local test site is to open in Wentworth Street Car Park in Malton as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.

Malton and North proposals

Give your views on proposals to ease congestion in Malton & Norton

Published 29 March 2021

Malton and Norton residents are being invited to share their views on ambitious proposals to tackle congestion in the towns.

FEAST packs

A FEAST for the imagination this Easter

Published 26 March 2021

As schools across North Yorkshire break up for the Easter holidays, a new programme is helping to keep children and young people active, creative and connected.

The 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment

Catterick Garrison donates hundreds of Easter eggs to North Yorkshire children’s services

Published 26 March 2021

Military families have donated hundreds of Easter eggs, in a bid to ensure every child in North Yorkshire receives a treat this Easter.

Child writing

“Sad day” as decision taken to close Kell Bank Primary School

Published 25 March 2021

A North Yorkshire primary school with only six pupils on roll will close its doors for the final time at the end of the summer term.

Quiet lane

£3,000 boost to improve safety on North Yorkshire’s only Quiet Lane

Published 25 March 2021

A pioneering project to end inconsiderate driving and promote the safe, shared use of the only designated Quiet Lane in North Yorkshire has received a cash boost.

Don’t be tempted to stray from road map

Published 25 March 2021

As the next phase of lifting lockdown restrictions takes place from Monday, 29 March, people in North Yorkshire and York are being reminded just how important it is not to stray from the road map.

Broxa Lane

Urgent repairs to be carried out following Hackness landslip

Published 23 March 2021

Essential work to stabilise and repair Broxa Lane in Hackness is due to begin after a landslip rendered the route unsafe.

Walking

Active travel consultation moves to the second phase

Published 23 March 2021

Harrogate and Whitby residents are being urged to take part in the second round of consultation on proposals to enhance facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.

Election box

Notice of by-election for the Bilton and Nidd Gorge division

Published 23 March 2021

Following the death of County Councillor Geoff Webber, a by-election has been called for the vacant Harrogate Bilton and Nidd Gorge division of North Yorkshire County Council.

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Students continue testing for coronavirus with home kits

Published 22 March 2021

Secondary school-aged pupils are being encouraged to continue testing for covid with their home testing kits, as all year groups have now fully returned to the classroom.

Wold Street

Essential resurfacing to begin on Norton roads

Published 22 March 2021

Wold Street and Langton Road in Norton are to benefit from an essential programme of patching and resurfacing.

Broughton Bridge

Broughton Bridge to undergo major restoration scheme

Published 22 March 2021

A major repair scheme on Broughton Bridge is to commence to protect the historic listed structure and its vital link to Broughton Hall.

Richard Linsley

Food vouchers and activity packs to support families over Easter holiday

Published 22 March 2021

Families on low incomes in North Yorkshire will receive support this Easter in the form of food vouchers and holiday activity packs for children.

Syrian refugees

County takes time to pause one year on from first lockdown

Published 19 March 2021

The last twelve months have been unlike any other year in living memory.

New Be Aware online knowledge hub to tackle child exploitation

Published 19 March 2021

A new safeguarding strategy and knowledge hub has been launched, to continue the fight against all forms of child exploitation in North Yorkshire.

Helping Hampers

Hampers encourage families to cook together

Published 18 March 2021

A support scheme for families in Ryedale has hit on a successful recipe for providing families with extra food, ideas for preparing healthy meals together and involving them in feedback to help similar projects develop in the future.

Kickstart

Opportunities for young workers as council steers funding bid

Published 17 March 2021

A scheme to provide new jobs for the young unemployed is gaining momentum in North Yorkshire with a wide range of options being thrown open to those in the 16 to 24 age range.

Malton flooding

Measures will further enhance flood protection in towns

Published 17 March 2021

Measures will begin to be put in place in the coming weeks in Malton and Norton to provide greater protection from flooding and to enhance the towns’ ability to respond to severe weather.

Census 2021

North Yorkshire households reminded to complete census

Published 17 March 2021

North Yorkshire residents are being reminded of the importance of completing the census.

Mobile deployment unit

County’s rural communities get mobile pick-up service for test kits

Published 16 March 2021

North Yorkshire is to lead on a national pilot for an initiative to make home Covid testing kits available in some of the county’s most rural communities as we move through the four stages of the route map for lockdown measures to be eased.

Claire Fuller

An audience with award-winning author Claire Fuller

Published 16 March 2021

North Yorkshire’s library service is once again showcasing its online offer with a free interactive talk with award-winning author Claire Fuller.

Balllot box

Notice of by-election for the Ribblesdale County Council division

Published 15 March 2021

Following the death of County Councillor Richard Welch, a by-election has been called for the vacant Ribblesdale division of North Yorkshire County Council.

Swing bridge

Trial weekend and bank holiday closure of Swing Bridge agreed

Published 12 March 2021

A trial closure of Whitby Swing Bridge to vehicles on weekends and bank holidays is to go ahead to improve safety for residents and visitors.

Cllr Geoff Webber

Tributes paid to Cllr Geoff Webber, a champion for his community

Published 11 March 2021

Fellow councillors have paid tribute to Cllr Geoff Webber, the Liberal Democrat group leader on North Yorkshire County Council, who died today (Thursday, 11 March).

Long Street in Thirsk

Advance warning system to be installed to tackle Sutton Bank queues

Published 11 March 2021

A pioneering traffic detection system is to be installed in Thirsk to warn of traffic problems at Sutton Bank.

Storiths Lane landslip

Drivers urged to avoid Skipton road following landslip

Published 11 March 2021

A landslip made worse by a period of bad weather has forced the closure of Storiths Lane in Skipton.

Whitby Swing Bridge

Councillors to decide on making Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free

Published 10 March 2021

A trial to make Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free on weekends and bank holidays is being proposed to improve safety for residents and visitors ahead of what promises to be a busy summer season.

Martin Duffy

County highways chair brings a lifetime of experience to the role

Published 10 March 2021

The newly appointed chair of NY Highways, the company created by North Yorkshire County Council to give greater flexibility in highway maintenance, brings with him 40 years’ experience in the industry.

Library volunteers

Home library service provides a lifeline for isolated readers

Published 9 March 2021

North Yorkshire’s long-running Home Library Service is an integral part of the county’s social support system and during the coronavirus lockdown, it has provided a lifeline for more residents.

East Road

Northallerton roads to benefit from week-long resurfacing scheme

Published 9 March 2021

East Road and Crosby Road are to undergo essential resurfacing as part of Northallerton’s town centre development project.

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County broadband firm boosts public sector flexibility and resilience

Published 9 March 2021

Ambitions to offer greater flexibility and resilience to public sector organisations across the North of England have taken a step forward.

Mockingbird

Mockingbird fostering families celebrate a happy second birthday

Published 8 March 2021

Foster carers who form a team that comes together to support children and young people have celebrated their second anniversary.

Older man

North Yorkshire offers support to keep care home visits safe

Published 5 March 2021

North Yorkshire welcomes the return of indoor care home visits and has set out a cautious and vigilant approach to keep people safe in a letter issued today to all care providers.

Someone typing on a laptop

Libraries help bring business ideas to life at this challenging time

Published 5 March 2021

North Yorkshire Libraries are supporting economic renewal following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic by making information and resources freely available to businesses and individuals.

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Chancellor’s support for high streets and hospitality welcomed

Published 3 March 2021

Support in today’s Budget for the hospitality sector and businesses has been welcomed by North Yorkshire County Council.

Cycling

Residents invited to public meetings on active travel scheme

Published 3 March 2021

North Yorkshire’s highways officers have organised two public meetings to hear the views of Harrogate and Whitby residents on proposals to improve cycling and walking routes in the towns.

Cogden South bridge

Yorkshire Dales reconnected thanks to bridge reopening

Published 2 March 2021

A resilient effort to repair a flood-hit bridge which connects communities in the Yorkshire Dales is complete.

Rail track

Invest East Coast Rail calls on Government to show commitment to rail

Published 2 March 2021

Invest East Coast Rail is urging the Government to invest in improving the resilience of the existing rail network alongside support for new track in tomorrow’s Budget and the forthcoming Integrated Rail Plan.

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Virtual visit to North Yorkshire by HRH The Earl of Wessex

Published 1 March 2021

His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex paid a virtual visit to North Yorkshire to discuss and understand the many challenges faced in our region over the past year or so.

Books

Northallerton library to undergo essential refurbishment

Published 1 March 2021

Northallerton library will be offering a reduced service and will require a temporary closure due to essential refurbishment later this month.

School student writing

Nine out of ten in North Yorkshire get first choice secondary school

Published 1 March 2021

Almost 90 per cent of parents in North Yorkshire (89.87 per cent) secured their first secondary school preference for their child, continuing the high percentages of recent years.

Jasmine Brown

North Yorkshire’s rural communities – the opportunities and challenges

Published 1 March 2021

From planning and development challenges to opportunities for young people and transport limitations – North Yorkshire’s Rural Commissioners have been listening to how some of the county’s communities are facing up to the challenges of modern rural life