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February 2023

Rebecca Cottrell

New Deputy Lieutenants will help forge close links with community

Published 28 February 2023

The wife of the Archbishop of York, a former detective with the Metropolitan Police, a leading charity and voluntary sector advocate and a renowned business expert are the latest eclectic figures to join the ranks of North Yorkshire’s Deputy Lieutenants.
A view of the council chamber

Volunteers sought to support high standards at new council

Published 28 February 2023

The new North Yorkshire Council is seeking to recruit at least one independent volunteer to help to ensure that high standards are maintained by elected members.
Stimkits sensory items in North Yorkshire libraries

Libraries launch sensory resources for children with autism

Published 27 February 2023

Young people who are on the autism spectrum are being invited to their local library to enjoy new sensory resources in a relaxed environment.
A group at the devolution launch

Plans to progress proposed devolution deal backed

Published 24 February 2023

The Government has been urged to press ahead with plans to bring a host of benefits to hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses in North Yorkshire through a much-anticipated devolution deal.
A group at Kex Gill

Kex Gill re-alignment secures final Government go-ahead

Published 23 February 2023

A multi-million pound scheme to secure the future of a key east-west route is set to begin after the hugely ambitious project has been given the go-ahead by the Government.
Simon Scarrow

Join online library chat with best-selling thriller writer

Published 23 February 2023

Fans of historical fiction or wartime thrillers will be able to ask best-selling author Simon Scarrow about his books and writing life in an online conversation hosted by North Yorkshire libraries service.
A calculator

Budget approved to tackle financial pressures and protect services

Published 22 February 2023

The council leader has assured the public that the most challenging budget ever drawn up will help address major financial pressures and protect frontline services.
Cllr David Ireton

New chair appointed ahead of launch of North Yorkshire Council

Published 22 February 2023

The new chair has spoken of his pride to take on the role ahead of the launch of a new authority in the spring.
Cycle sign

Council approves £3.19m bid for more active travel funding

Published 21 February 2023

An ambitious £3.19million bid to enhance facilities for cyclists and pedestrians across North Yorkshire has been given the go-ahead to be submitted.
A green bin in Selby

Householders invited to comment on garden waste collection service

Published 20 February 2023

Residents in the Selby area are being invited to share their views on forthcoming changes to the garden waste collection service.
Whitby Esk Energy

United approach with communities to tackle threat of climate change

Published 20 February 2023

Communities across North Yorkshire are set to play a major role in helping tackle climate change as grassroots projects will provide the momentum needed to achieve ambitious goals to reduce harmful greenhouse gases.
Parents and young children playing with ribbons on sticks in a library

Enjoy fun, free events with your pre-schooler in Under-Fives Week

Published 20 February 2023

Theatre performances, a teddy bears’ picnic and film showings are among activities on offer during Under-Fives Week at North Yorkshire libraries this spring.
A view of Reeth

Communities invited to bid for a share of £16.9m fund

Published 20 February 2023

Businesses, community groups, cultural and voluntary sector organisations in North Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a share of a £16.9m fund.
A scenic view from the village of Healaugh looking towards Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales.

Communities to drive local priorities with new council’s launch

Published 14 February 2023

Networks are set to be established in North Yorkshire to act as the “engine rooms” for social and economic change and to identify the priorities of different communities at a local level across England’s largest county. 
Ainderby Steeple Jubilee party

Fees waived for street parties to mark the King’s coronation

Published 13 February 2023

Communities across North Yorkshire are being given help to celebrate the first coronation of a monarch in the UK for nearly 70 years.
Flooding in Masham

Efforts to tackle climate change to be developed with public’s views

Published 13 February 2023

The public is being asked to help shape a wide-ranging plan to tackle climate change and build on work that is already under way to dramatically reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions.
Council leader Carl Les

Statement following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Published 13 February 2023

Council leader, Cllr Carl Les, has issued the following statement following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Caedmon College Whitby

Proposal to consult on amalgamation of schools approved

Published 7 February 2023

Plans have been approved to begin a public consultation on amalgamating two North Yorkshire schools amid falling pupil numbers.
A road in Scarborough with parked cars

Future of transport for North Yorkshire to be shaped by new council

Published 7 February 2023

Residents are set to be asked to share their priorities for the future of transport in the county to help the new North Yorkshire Council to shape its plan for the coming decades.
A group fo the devolution

Government set to be asked to progress plans for devolution deal

Published 7 February 2023

Widespread support from leading organisations and the public has been gathered as the Government is set to be asked to forge ahead with plans to bring a host of benefits including new jobs, more affordable housing and measures to tackle climate change.
A person cycling on Otley Road cycle path

Harrogate’s active travel schemes to be reshaped after consultation

Published 6 February 2023

Alternative schemes to promote sustainable travel on a key route in Harrogate are due to be drawn up after feedback from the public.
Warm and well talking to a lady in North Yorkshire

Households given financial support through work across all councils

Published 6 February 2023

Tens of thousands of families and some of the most vulnerable people in North Yorkshire are being given support to cope with the cost of living crisis through the co-ordinated efforts of hundreds of council staff.
Cllr Carl Les, taking part in the tree planting ceremony at County Hall

New tree trail to provide memorial to those who died due to Covid-19

Published 3 February 2023

A new tree trail is being introduced across North Yorkshire to act as a lasting memorial to all those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic and to thank people for contributing so much.
A dentist treating a patient

Committee highlights dental access issue

Published 3 February 2023

Radical reform is being called for to address inequalities in access to dental treatment across North Yorkshire and to help to counter the “broken and dysfunctional” service nationally.
Overdale road

Road users set to benefit from resurfacing scheme

Published 1 February 2023

A coastal town is to benefit from a £500,000 resurfacing scheme which will deliver smoother roads for residents, businesses, visitors and people accessing two nearby primary schools.