December 2022

A view of Reeth

Parishes set to be consulted on charter to guide vision for future

Published 23 December 2022

A new charter is being drawn up to strongly support grassroots democracy across North Yorkshire and ensure communities are best served with the launch of a new council covering England’s largest county.

A view of Harrogate

Town councils recommended for Harrogate and Scarborough

Published 23 December 2022

Town councils could be created for Harrogate and Scarborough to ensure grassroots democracy is extended across the whole of North Yorkshire after the proposals received the overwhelming backing of people and organisations who responded to a consultation.

Cllr Carl Les

Challenges despite increase in Government funding

Published 23 December 2022

A shortfall of more than £30 million has emerged due to severe financial pressures caused by a succession of unprecedented events despite a significant upturn in funding from the Government, the council leader has warned.

Cllr Derek Bastiman

Single garden waste collection charge will make service fairer

Published 23 December 2022

Households in North Yorkshire that do not opt into garden waste collections will no longer be expected to subsidise the service, if a new standardised rate is agreed by senior councillors next month.

Four NY Now colleagues with their medals.

Act of kindness sees highways workers honoured in national awards

Published 22 December 2022

The swift actions of four highways workers who came to the aid of a lady in distress in North Yorkshire have seen them honoured at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Fiona Bennett and Alex Head

Successful Reboot scheme needs more devices to meet demand

Published 22 December 2022

An initiative in North Yorkshire to get more residents online with unwanted devices has proved so popular it has a waiting list – with an appeal now launched for more donations.

Solar panels on a roof.

Community venues to be offered advice to reduce carbon footprint

Published 22 December 2022

Community and volunteer groups running venues including village halls, sports and leisure facilities, theatres and museums are being offered access to expert advice on how to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions and save on running costs.

Four people at a Let's Talk event in Northallerton

Thousands help shape the future of North Yorkshire’s new council

Published 22 December 2022

A groundswell of public support will help to define the launch of a new authority to serve hundreds of thousands of people who live and work across North Yorkshire.

At one of the slow cooker workshops are Kate Urwin (centre) of Yorkshire Energy Doctor, stronger communities delivery manager Marion Tweed-Rycroft and workshop attendee Paul Robinson.

Guide shows how a quick change to a slow cooker can save cash

Published 21 December 2022

Households are being given key tips on how to cut their energy bills while cooking meals to combat the cost of living crisis with the launch of a new guide in North Yorkshire.

Jordan Conway being presented with her award

Award for youth justice worker

Published 16 December 2022

A youth justice officer has received a commendation from North Yorkshire Police for work which steered a young person away from offending to make a huge contribution to their local community.

Cycle lane sign

Crossing to benefit cyclists and pedestrians is to progress

Published 15 December 2022

Work is to progress on a road crossing that could unlock the potential to increase the number of people using a popular cycling and walking route in Harrogate.

A scenic photo of Swaledale

Planning blueprint backed to create housing and attract investment

Published 13 December 2022

A vision for future development across North Yorkshire is being heralded as vital to tackle the affordable homes crisis and attract investment amid a new dawn for local democracy in the county.

Jim Clark

Statement on the sad death of Jim Clark

Published 13 December 2022

North Yorkshire County Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, said:

The mosaic created by schoolchildren in Swainby.

School mosaic takes pride of place after being preserved

Published 12 December 2022

A mosaic designed by village schoolchildren has been preserved for posterity, thanks in part to Brierley Homes.

A hand writing notes on a pad.

Grants on offer to students living in Harrogate area

Published 12 December 2022

Students living in the Harrogate borough who are taking post-16 education courses for the academic year 2022/23 are being offered the opportunity to apply for a small grant from a local trust.

Students gathered around a table.

Grant opportunity for students from Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven

Published 12 December 2022

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.

North Yorkshire County Council’s leader Carl Les at a launch event for the proposed devolution deal at the National Railway Museum in York on August 1, 2022.

New council vital to pave way for devolution to help funding crisis

Published 12 December 2022

The chance to make tens of millions of pounds in savings and bring new jobs, better transport links and affordable housing to hundreds of thousands of people is vital to help to counter the effects of the nation’s financial crisis.

Gritters parked in a line

Gritting teams on the roads to keep North Yorkshire moving

Published 9 December 2022

Road users in North Yorkshire are being reassured that highways teams are undertaking a major programme of work to keep the county moving as winter begins to bite.

Cllr Derek Bastiman

Restaurant owner fined for selling dangerous curry

Published 9 December 2022

A restaurant owner in North Yorkshire has been fined for selling a curry that could have caused a life-threatening reaction if eaten by someone with an allergy.

An image of a bike on a path denoting a cycle path.

Proposed cycling crossing could double usage in Harrogate

Published 7 December 2022

A road crossing that could unlock the potential to double the number of people using a popular cycling and walking route in Harrogate is to be considered for approval.

Welburn Hall School

Plans to continue education while vital maintenance work assessed

Published 6 December 2022

Senior councillors will be asked to approve proposals which will enable education to continue at a North Yorkshire special school, while vital maintenance work at the historic building is assessed.

A view of Knaresborough bridge

Executive to consider creating Local Plan

Published 6 December 2022

Senior North Yorkshire councillors are to be asked to support the creation of a plan that would guide development in the county for decades to come and help to create new housing and attract a wave of enterprise.

A group of young people

Calls for more jobs to halt exodus of young people

Published 5 December 2022

Political leaders in North Yorkshire have been urged to capitalise on the prospect of delivering a wave of new jobs and improved education after a generation of young people has been lost in the county.