April 2021

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.

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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.

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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.