August 2022

A signpost along the Coast to Coast walk

Upgrade of Coast to Coast route to National Trail welcomed

Published 12 August 2022

We welcome a government announcement that the Coast to Coast walking route is to become a National Trail – bringing a commitment of £5.6m to upgrade the 197-mile route, much of which runs through North Yorkshire.

Harrogate District Foodbank manager, Dawn Cussons, with other volunteers organising food donations.

Vital support available to help residents cope with cost of living

Published 9 August 2022

Households struggling with the cost of living are being given a wealth of information to help cope with the pressures on their finances.

A group of people signing the proposed devolution deal

North Yorkshire’s rural communities set to benefit from devolution

Published 8 August 2022

Vital decision-making powers outlined under a long-awaited proposed devolution deal will provide a raft of benefits.

Four people stood on Swinney Beck Bridge

Our first recycled plastic public footbridge unveiled

Published 8 August 2022

The first recycled plastic bridge to be used on North Yorkshire’s vast public rights of way network has been installed to provide a long-lasting alternative to traditional crossings.

A group of people opening the Burn Airfield section of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Trans Pennine Trail - Burn Airfield Selby

Published 5 August 2022

Tuesday, 2 August 2022, will see the official opening of the Burn Airfield section of the Trans Pennine Trail.

Two ladies and a young girl holding books in front of a library shelf.

Libraries support families to navigate tough topics

Published 5 August 2022

A new initiative to encourage children to open up on the most sensitive issues has been launched by libraries across North Yorkshire.

Two cyclists on Beech Grove

Beech Grove and Lancaster Road trial restrictions to end

Published 4 August 2022

Trial restrictions on vehicles using Beech Grove and Lancaster Road in Harrogate are to come to an end.

A group of children and Garth Bayley painting

Artist shares love of painting and cycling with pupils ahead of Tour

Published 2 August 2022

Schoolchildren have enjoyed an art session inspired by the Tour of Britain cycle race, which will see top international cyclists racing past their school almost as soon as they return after the summer holiday.

A group of people walking along a riverside path.

Report highlights success of work to keep North Yorkshire active

Published 2 August 2022

Work to promote sport and physical activity in North Yorkshire has seen significant successes despite the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the county council’s major partners has confirmed.

Two young boys and an adult takingrunning during an Xplorer event

Families invited to navigate an active challenge in the holidays

Published 2 August 2022

Families are being invited to take a walk with a difference in some of North Yorkshire’s parks.

Group of people outside County Hall

Support across political spectrum over bid for new home of railways

Published 1 August 2022

An ambitious bid to bring the home of Britain’s railways to York has been heralded as a “defining moment” for the region’s economy after receiving support across the political spectrum.

York and North Yorkshire devolution deal graphic

Historic devolution deal to be signed with York and North Yorkshire

Published 1 August 2022

A historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Yorkshire will be signed today by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark. This historic moment comes as the county celebrates Yorkshire Day.

A graphic saying York and North Yorkshire devolution with blue background.

Plans for landmark devolution deal unveiled

Published 1 August 2022

Long-awaited proposals for a landmark devolution deal to hand over key decision-making powers while bringing hundreds of millions of pounds of investment to York and North Yorkshire have been unveiled.