December 2021

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.
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.
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.
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).
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.