Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Taxi licensing policy to cover North Yorkshire is set to be adopted
Published 31 January 2023
Taxi drivers are due to operate across the whole of North Yorkshire as councillors will meet to discuss the views of hundreds of people who took part in a consultation on plans to adopt a county-wide policy.
Scrutiny of health committee raises concerns over Airedale Hospital
Published 25 January 2023
The Government has been urged to invest millions of pounds to replace an ageing hospital site which provides key health services for tens of thousands of people across often deeply rural communities in North Yorkshire.
New council will help protect services and tackle financial challenges
Published 24 January 2023
A campaign is being launched ahead of a new council being established to cover the whole of North Yorkshire to reassure hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses that key public services will continue while major financial challenges are tackled.
New allowances for councillors set to ensure savings for taxpayers
Published 17 January 2023
An independent panel that annually reviews allowances paid to North Yorkshire’s county councillors is recommending payments for members of the new North Yorkshire Council that reflect their significantly increased workload within the new authority.Parish views sought on charter for partnership with new council
Published 10 January 2023
Parish and town councils will be asked for their views on a charter that will help them to carry out their “crucial role as a voice for their communities” to support grassroots democracy across North Yorkshire.
Support for cycling and walking receives £220,000 boost
Published 10 January 2023
Cycling and walking provision in North Yorkshire has been given a boost, with further funding from the Government hailed as a “vital step” on the county’s journey to encourage more people to travel on foot or by bicycle.
Host of measures outlined in new strategy to tackle climate change
Published 10 January 2023
A blueprint to dramatically curb carbon dioxide emissions and introduce a wide-ranging and ambitious programme of environmentally-friendly projects in North Yorkshire is set to provide “crucial foundations” in helping tackle climate change.
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.