May 2021

Praise for volunteers who braved Covid-19 to help others in North Yorkshire
Published 28 May 2021
The army of North Yorkshire residents who have helped keep the county’s communities safe through the coronavirus pandemic are being thanked by North Yorkshire County Council ahead of national Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June.
Early Years providers to help young children settle back into childcare
Published 14 May 2021
Nurseries, childminders and playgroups in North Yorkshire are continuing to help babies and young children get used to being outside the home and around new faces, as more parents in the county prepare to return to work.
Ground-breaking Ripon author’s love of books starts in library
Published 14 May 2021
North Yorkshire author Christina Shingler, who features in one of a series of Black British Stories films commissioned by the BBC, has spoken about the importance of libraries and, in particular, what Ripon library has meant to her.
Campaign urges us all to work together to unlock summer
Published 12 May 2021
As the Government confirms that coronavirus restrictions will ease further from Monday (17 May), the County Council encourages North Yorkshire residents to keep up their good work so that everyone can enjoy the freedoms of summer.
Two pioneering businesses from North Yorkshire scoop Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Published 7 May 2021
Claiming the accolade for International Trade, two companies have achieved substantial growth in overseas earning and in commercial success in what is a prestigious honour the equivalent of an MBE for business.