October 2021

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North Yorkshire welcomes funding increase

Published 27 October 2021

North Yorkshire has welcomed the multi-billion increase in grant funding for local government in today’s spending review and Budget.

North Yorkshire volunteers

Volunteers celebrated at events across the county

Published 27 October 2021

An army of volunteers across North Yorkshire are being thanked for their tremendous resilience and community spirit during the Covid-19 pandemic with a series of events across the county.

Woodfield Primary school

Two Harrogate primary schools seek to amalgamate

Published 26 October 2021

The governing bodies of Grove Road Community Primary and Woodfield Community Primary wish to start an amalgamation process to share the benefits of both school sites.

TRCF project

Fund helps communities to enhance environment and heritage

Published 25 October 2021

Projects ranging from enhancing wildlife habitats to restoring phone boxes have benefited from a fund set up as part of the development of the Allerton Waste Recovery Park (AWRP) near Knaresborough.

Cllr Stuart Martin planting a tree

Chairman backs tree-planting project for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Published 25 October 2021

The chair of North Yorkshire County Council has joined communities from across the UK in a project to plant trees to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Cllr Karin Sedgwick High Street

Night-time resurfacing to start in Leyburn

Published 25 October 2021

A full resurfacing of the A684 through Leyburn is due to begin on Monday (1 November), financed by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund.

Janet Sanderson

Inspirational talks and career workshops to feature at Care Leavers’ Conference

Published 22 October 2021

A conference is due to take place tomorrow (Saturday, October 23) which will highlight the achievements of Care Leavers in North Yorkshire and provide advice on achieving their goals and aspirations.

Beech Grove

Active travel measures extended on Harrogate streets

Published 22 October 2021

A pioneering scheme to encourage more walking and cycling in Harrogate has been extended until August 2022.

Great Ouseburn

Housing project will bring traffic calming to a North Yorkshire community

Published 22 October 2021

Work has started on a housing development called The Paddocks, which will see Brierley Homes Limited provide nine new homes in the village of Great Ouseburn, near Harrogate.

Library winners

Young librarians crowned winners of national awards

Published 22 October 2021

Two of North Yorkshire’s youngest librarians have been crowned winners in this year’s Libraries Connected awards which celebrate the achievements of people working in libraries.

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Vision proposed for organisations working with children with SEND

Published 20 October 2021

A consultation is taking place on a new strategy which sets out the aims and ambitions of education, health and care services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in North Yorkshire.

Girl holding pumpkins

Help cut pumpkin waste this Halloween

Published 20 October 2021

Creative pumpkin carvers across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to help prevent food waste this Halloween by rescuing their pumpkins from the bin.

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North Yorkshire supports residents in leading healthier lives

Published 20 October 2021

North Yorkshire has succeeded in empowering people to live healthier lives despite the challenges of Covid-19, according to a new report.

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One Adoption North and Humber champions the voices less heard

Published 19 October 2021

This National Adoption Week, One Adoption North and Humber champions the voices less heard.

Gritters

Yorkshire true grit ready to keep the traffic flowing this winter

Published 18 October 2021

People who live and work in North Yorkshire can be reassured that our highways team is geared up as usual to keep the county moving during winter weather.

Patrick Bromton

Full resurfacing to begin on the A684 through Patrick Brompton

Published 18 October 2021

The major A-road which runs through Patrick Brompton is set to undergo a full resurfacing in the next stage of safety improvements financed by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund.

Mark from safe places

Can you offer a Safe Place to support those who need a little help?

Published 15 October 2021

People with a learning disability and autistic people have created a video that highlights the importance of safe places.

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Statement on behalf of North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel

Published 14 October 2021

A response to the resignation announcement from North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Philip Allott, from the county’s Police, Fire & Crime Panel.

Wellburn Hall School

Increase in residential school places for children with autism proposed

Published 14 October 2021

A consultation on expanding the number of residential places in North Yorkshire for children and young people with complex needs related to autism is to go ahead.

Child and teacher

Plans progress for new school for children with SEND

Published 13 October 2021

Plans are progressing quickly to create a much-needed new school for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, meeting an urgent need for more provision in North Yorkshire.

Artists impression of Harrogate

Help to shape North Yorkshire towns’ gateways

Published 12 October 2021

People living and working in the Selby, Skipton and Harrogate areas are being invited to help to shape the final look of major schemes to enhance the gateways to the three towns.

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North Yorkshire libraries support residents to get online

Published 12 October 2021

Residents who need support in accessing the online world are urged to visit North Yorkshire libraries for Get Online Week (18 to 24 October).

Exhibition

Artist brings fresh perspective to stories from the archive

Published 11 October 2021

The experiences of men who appealed against conscription in the First World War are examined from a fresh perspective in an exhibition at Pickering library.

Stop hate crime

Stand up to stop hate

Published 11 October 2021

Key agencies across North Yorkshire are coming together to call on local communities to stand together against hate, abuse and violence by being an active bystander.

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Fostering North Yorkshire celebrates the children of foster carers

Published 7 October 2021

Fostering involves the whole family, and to mark the Fostering Network’s Sons and Daughters Month, children of foster families in North Yorkshire have been sharing their experiences.

Hannah holding books

Now We Are Six – Living Well helps thousands of people since 2015 launch

Published 5 October 2021

If North Yorkshire’s innovative Living Well programme had an advertising slogan it could well duplicate a popular paint brand with ‘it does what it says on the tin’.

Pateley Bridge library and men's shed

Support for Pateley Bridge community through Millwright Park scheme

Published 5 October 2021

Pateley Bridge is a mainstay of North Yorkshire’s famously caring community and developments made possible through a new housing scheme will help to strengthen the bond between residents.

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Statement from the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel

Published 5 October 2021

The Police, Fire and Crime Panel will next be meeting on Thursday 14th October 2021 at 10:30am.

Crakehall roadworks

Crakehall to benefit from extensive resurfacing scheme

Published 4 October 2021

A full resurfacing of the A684 through Crakehall will begin next week, financed by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund.

Foliage

Call for residents to cut back overgrown trees and hedges

Published 4 October 2021

Residents are being urged to cut back any hedges or trees on their property that could be putting pedestrians and road users at risk.

Older people

North Yorkshire celebrates the contribution of older people

Published 4 October 2021

The huge contribution that older people make to community life needs to be celebrated and developed further, according to North Yorkshire’s new Older People’s Champion.

Marage Road in Thirsk

Public urged for patience over Thirsk footpath closure

Published 4 October 2021

A permanent solution is being drawn up to repair the footpath connecting St James Green with Marage Road in Thirsk which is in danger of collapsing into the river.

Skipton Castle

Free public access Wi-Fi goes live in Skipton

Published 1 October 2021

The characterful town of Skipton, a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, is the latest destination to welcome the roll-out of free public access Wi-Fi.

New weather station

Weather stations sited to inform travellers ahead of winter weather

Published 1 October 2021

Road users across North Yorkshire will be able to benefit from additional travel information transmitted from ten new weather stations erected in advance of this coming winter.