December 2021

A person getting their booster vaccine in North Yorkshire

Christmas plea for residents to get boosted

Published 24 December 2021

Get your Covid booster jab now – this is the urgent message from North Yorkshire’s leaders as the county braces itself for a surge in Omicron infections

Scarborough Music Centre concert

Young musicians’ first concert in 18 months

Published 23 December 2021

For the first time in 18 months students from Scarborough Music Centre have come together to play a Christmas concert.

Reboot donations

Support needed to get more North Yorkshire residents online

Published 23 December 2021

North Yorkshire residents are being asked to offer support to a campaign that has provided online access to many people for the first time since it was launched early this year.

Tracker filling a gritter

Yorkshire’s grit – from rock to road

Published 23 December 2021

North Yorkshire’s gritting fleet covers thousands of miles every time the county’s roads need to be treated – and it does so with salt that is mined on our doorstep.

A court

Builder jailed after successful Trading Standards investigation

Published 22 December 2021

A rogue trader who stopped home improvement work after his North Yorkshire client had paid a £11,500 deposit has been sent to prison for 10 months at York Crown Court after admitting fraud and a consumer protection offence.

Installing wifi in Knaresborough

Public access Wi-Fi goes live in Knaresborough

Published 22 December 2021

Knaresborough is the latest town centre to see the introduction of free public access Wi-Fi aimed at increasing footfall as more people are encouraged to work from home.

Temporary footpath repaiers

Thirsk footpath reopens for Christmas thanks to temporary repairs

Published 21 December 2021

The footpath connecting St James Green with Marage Road in Thirsk has reopened following temporary repairs.

A sleeping baby

Day or Night, Sleep Right is the message to families

Published 21 December 2021

New parents are being reminded to sleep safely with their baby if staying with relatives or drinking alcohol this Christmas, as part of the Day or Night, Sleep Right campaign.

Scalby Road

Finish line is in sight for £4m Scarborough junction improvements

Published 21 December 2021

A £4m junction improvement scheme to ease congestion and improve safety in Scarborough is almost complete as the final phase of work begins next month.

The bridges team

Broughton Bridge reopens after major restoration scheme

Published 20 December 2021

A major repair scheme on Broughton Bridge off the A59 in Skipton has been completed.

Rural housing in North Yorkshire

Rural task force sets out its levelling up ambitions

Published 20 December 2021

A rural task force for North Yorkshire has vowed to take forward a levelling up agenda for the county.

Court hammer

Tarmac fraudster ordered to repay criminal gains of more than £0.5m

Published 20 December 2021

Convicted fraudster Thomas Mounsey had assets of more than £500,000 confiscated when he appeared today (20 December) at Teesside Crown Court for an asset confiscation hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Christmas closures

Support available for those that need it over the holidays

Published 20 December 2021

Residents are being reassured that support will be on hand for those that need it over the Christmas and New Year period.

Road camera at Greenhow

More weather stations installed to keep traffic moving this winter

Published 20 December 2021

North Yorkshire has increased its number of roadside weather stations on some of the county’s highest and most remote roads to alert drivers to treacherous conditions before they begin their journey.

Fire service delivering vaccines

North Yorkshire faces race against time to prepare for Omicron

Published 17 December 2021

People in North Yorkshire are urged to prepare for potential major disruption as the UK’s tidal wave of Omicron infections hits the county.

Northallerton High Street

Smart parking system to be developed for Northallerton

Published 17 December 2021

A smart parking option that would allow drivers to pay via a phone app and for exactly the period for which they parked is being developed for Northallerton’s High Street.

Photo of people installing the wifi in Stokesley

Free public access Wi-Fi rolled-out in three more towns

Published 17 December 2021

Selby, Stokesley and Pickering are the latest towns to benefit from the introduction of a free public access Wi-Fi service.

Calculator

Government funding welcomed but huge challenges remain

Published 17 December 2021

We have welcomed extra funding announced yesterday (16 December) in the Local Government Funding Settlement – but stresses that the authority continues to face enormous challenges and pressures.

Otley Road roadworks

Otley Road works lifted for holidays as weather delays completion

Published 16 December 2021

Roads and footways around the construction of phase one of the Otley Road cycleway in Harrogate will be reopened over the Christmas and New Year period.

Harrogate gateway

Findings of Harrogate gateway consultation published

Published 16 December 2021

Feedback from members of the public and businesses is being considered following the conclusion of a consultation on preliminary designs for proposals to enhance the gateway to Harrogate around the railway and bus stations.

Photo showing the Colburn bridleway surface before and after fixing.

Colburn bridleway reopens after successful multiagency response

Published 15 December 2021

A large-scale multiagency response has been carried out to reopen a bridleway in Colburn after a hole rendered it unsafe.

MIRT Birthday cake

30 years of volunteers offering vital emergency support is marked

Published 14 December 2021

North Yorkshire and York’s Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) had to respond to its own minor emergency when new Covid-19 measures put its plans for a 30th anniversary celebration on hold.

Students working

Grant opportunity for students

Published 14 December 2021

Students from Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven who are in further education at universities or colleges can apply for a small grant to support their studies, thanks to the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.

Student working on paper

Grants on offer to students

Published 14 December 2021

Students living in the Harrogate Borough Council area who are currently taking post-16 education courses for the academic year 2021/22 are invited to apply for a small grant from a local trust.

Child on climbing wall

Fun activities and healthy food on offer for children at holiday clubs this Christmas

Published 13 December 2021

A range of Christmas holiday clubs have been organised across North Yorkshire to enable children to learn new skills, socialise and access healthy food.

YorBus

YorBus operating hours over the festive period announced

Published 13 December 2021

North Yorkshire’s pilot on-demand bus service has revealed its operating hours over Christmas and New Year.

Bainbridge in the snow

Financial support for residents struggling to meet essential living costs

Published 10 December 2021

Extra funding has been invested into schemes in North Yorkshire, to help local people meet essential living costs this winter.

Man wearing face covering and sanitising hands at a supermarket

Small actions by everyone can have a big impact in tackling Covid

Published 9 December 2021

People across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take responsibility for helping to slow the spread of the new Covid-19 variant after the Government announced additional safety measures.

Power Down Pete

Pupils pledge climate action after event brings schools together

Published 8 December 2021

More than 2,000 children from 70 North Yorkshire schools came together at a virtual event to discuss the actions everyone can take to tackle the challenge of climate change.

Seized tobacco

Illicit tobacco worth £12,000 seized in trading standards operation

Published 7 December 2021

An illicit tobacco operation has uncovered 20,000 cigarettes and 4kg of tobacco worth more than £12,000 following seizures at three Scarborough shops.

Work at J47 of A1M

A1(M) junction improvements progressing at pace

Published 7 December 2021

A major project to improve Junction 47 on the A1(M) is striving towards completion despite facing a series of unforeseen delays.

Louise Wallace

Director of Public Health report sets out the long-term challenges of Covid

Published 7 December 2021

Few Directors of Public Health can have experienced a first year in post like Louise Wallace.

A gritter in North Yorkshire

Alert as Storm Barra forecast to bring strong winds, rain and snow

Published 6 December 2021

Road users in North Yorkshire are being advised to consider whether they need to travel and, if so, to make sure they are prepared as strong winds and rain are forecast for the region tomorrow (Tuesday, 7 December).

Battery recycling

Be bright, don’t risk a blaze by binning your batteries

Published 3 December 2021

Don’t bin your old Christmas lights – anything with a plug, battery or cable can be reused or recycled in the run-up to Christmas.

Human rights day

North Yorkshire people with disabilities speak out to mark international celebration

Published 3 December 2021

North Yorkshire pays tribute today to disabled members of its communities and the enormous contribution they have made supporting each other and supporting others during the Covid pandemic.

Snow at Ribblehead

United effort ensures vulnerable resident gets medical care

Published 2 December 2021

Emergency services, the NHS, councils and members of a community pulled together to help a resident in need during the weekend’s co-ordinated response to Storm Arwen.

Two staff at our household waste recycling centre accepting Christmas recycling.

Share a little Christmas cheer with your pre-loved toys and games

Published 1 December 2021

North Yorkshire and York residents are being encouraged to clear out the cupboards of unused toys and games in the run-up to Christmas.