April 2021

Alison Woodward

Food voucher scheme extended in North Yorkshire

Published 30 April 2021

A scheme to help low income families meet the cost of food for children during the school holidays has been extended, with food vouchers being provided in North Yorkshire for the May half-term break.

Testing

Additional Covid testing set up in Selby to curtail outbreak

Published 30 April 2021

North Yorkshire’s Public Health service has set up an additional Covid-19 testing site in Selby in a bid to contain a current outbreak.

Leeds Road

Resurfacing of major Harrogate road is complete

Published 30 April 2021

The four-week resurfacing programme of Leeds Road between Beech Avenue and Princess Royal Way in Pannal is complete.

Covid test

Partners act swiftly to contain Selby outbreak

Published 26 April 2021

Due to a significant rise in the Covid-19 infection rate in Selby in recent days, North Yorkshire County Council is currently working with Public Health England to investigate an outbreak of Covid-19 at a local workplace in the Selby district.

Sutton Bank sign

Sutton Bank advance warning system is switched on

Published 26 April 2021

A highly-anticipated traffic detection system to warn of blockages at Sutton Bank is now in operation.

Then and now images

Explore community history at your local library during May

Published 26 April 2021

North Yorkshire libraries are encouraging residents to discover and enjoy their community heritage as part of Local and Community History Month in May.

Library visitors

Library customers share their delight at being back in branches

Published 23 April 2021

Library customers in North Yorkshire have embraced the opportunity to return to branches to choose books for themselves following this month’s easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Surface dressing

Essential roads maintenance across the county gets under way

Published 20 April 2021

Annual maintenance to prolong the life of hundreds of miles of road in North Yorkshire is getting under way.

Appy parking

Customers are ’appy in Harrogate town centre

Published 20 April 2021

This month, senior members at North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council’s cabinet will be asked to approve the appointment of AppyWay – formally AppyParking – for a further two years following a successful trial period.

Northallerton High Street

Parking arrangements to revert to normal

Published 20 April 2021

Drivers are being informed that temporary one-hour free parking arrangements put in place in September on High Street, Northallerton, and Market Place, Knaresborough, will end on Friday (23 April).

Record office search room.

Record Office welcomes back researchers

Published 19 April 2021

North Yorkshire County Record Office is preparing to welcome back researchers into its archive after a prolonged closure because of Covid-19 restrictions.

LED streetlights

North Yorkshire saves millions as LED street light programme completes

Published 19 April 2021

An ambitious carbon reduction programme to replace 50,400 streetlights across North Yorkshire with energy-saving LED lamps has been completed more quickly and at a lower cost than expected.

School craft materials

Positive news for families on primary school places

Published 16 April 2021

Ninety-five per cent of families (94.91% percent) of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school for their child.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Book of condolence opened for HRH Duke of Edinburgh

Published 15 April 2021

North Yorkshire residents without access to computers who wish to pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, are encouraged to visit their local library where they will be helped to share their message on the Royal Website.

Covid test site

Full-time Covid-19 testing site to open at Catterick

Published 13 April 2021

A Covid-19 local test site is to open at Ypres Lines, Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.

Two people running

Groups urged to speak up on ways to be more active

Published 12 April 2021

Leaders from organisations which fund, promote and support sport and physical activity across Yorkshire are wanting to hear from people in North Yorkshire about how everyone can be supported to be more active and as part of recovery from the pandemic.

The Duke of Edinburgh

A Statement on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Published 9 April 2021

A Statement from The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire on the announcement of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Treatment Rooms

County’s Buy Local site marks first year as more businesses reopen

Published 9 April 2021

As more businesses look forward to reopening their doors, an online platform that has supported more than 900 local businesses through the pandemic is marking its first anniversary and looking to the future.

House sketch

High-quality housing scheme will bring wider benefits

Published 8 April 2021

Work is under way on a high-quality housing development at Marton Cum Grafton, which will benefit not only the local community, but North Yorkshire’s taxpayers.

Barmoor Lane

Scalby residents to benefit from footpath repairs

Published 7 April 2021

A well-used footpath which provides Scalby residents with a vital link to the village will undergo major repairs starting next week.

Person in library

Libraries set to welcome customers back to choose books

Published 7 April 2021

Library staff and volunteers around North Yorkshire are looking forward to welcoming customers back into branches following confirmation of the next step in the easing of lockdown.

Selby consultation sketch

Your views could help to shape Selby and Sherburn

Published 6 April 2021

People living and working in Selby and Sherburn-in-Elmet are being invited to give their views on proposals designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality and enhance public spaces in the towns.

A computer keyboard with the words Apply Now on it.

Applications open for Community Renewal Fund

Published 1 April 2021

North Yorkshire organisations with innovative ideas to invest in their area are being urged to bid for the Community Renewal Fund.

A photo of social worker Hilary Musgrave at her desk

Social worker retires after almost four decades helping children

Published 1 April 2021

Long-serving social worker Hilary Musgrave – who has helped improve the lives of countless foster children over almost four decades in North Yorkshire is retiring.

A photo of Whitby Swing Bridge

Share your views on Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free trial

Published 1 April 2021

Residents, businesses and visitors to Whitby are being encouraged to share their views on a trial to make Whitby Swing Bridge traffic-free on weekends and bank holidays.