Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Overdale primary school

Opening ceremony for £6m primary school

Published 26 May 2022

A primary school celebrated the official opening of their purpose-built, £6m building with the local community this week (Tuesday, May 25).

Cyclist on Otley Road cycle way

Council holds engagement event on Otley Road cycle way scheme

Published 24 May 2022

Council officers behind Harrogate’s Otley Road cycle route are hosting an engagement event with key stakeholders on the next phases of the scheme.

Brian Coan IT buddy

Celebrating the work of volunteers in North Yorkshire

Published 24 May 2022

In celebration of Volunteers Week (June 1 to 7), dedicated volunteers in North Yorkshire are being recognised for the contribution they make to their community.

Stuart Carlton

North Yorkshire supports calls for national reset of children’s social care

Published 23 May 2022

A senior director is supporting proposals for a national reset in children’s social care after contributing to a hard-hitting report which calls for a radical rethink of the system.

The members of North Yorkshire County Council executive

Financial safeguards put in place for move to new unitary council

Published 23 May 2022

A unified approach to ensuring major projects across North Yorkshire are employing taxpayers’ money effectively in the run-up to a wide-ranging overhaul of local democracy has been put in place.

Poster for Harrogate library Jubilee event

Join the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at your local library

Published 23 May 2022

Residents looking to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are being encouraged to visit their local library for tea parties, story times, events and competitions over the next few weeks.

Children burying a time capsule

Brierley Homes hosts pupils as they bury time capsule at Marton Cum Grafton

Published 23 May 2022

Pupils looked to the future when they buried a time capsule at a new housing development near their school.

Kath Breckon

School dinners in North Yorkshire among the greenest in the country

Published 20 May 2022

Planet-friendly school meals have earned North Yorkshire recognition in a national award to find the greenest school menus in the UK.

Caron and Claire with their award

England’s Chief Social Worker joins virtual celebration event

Published 19 May 2022

The achievements of newly qualified social workers in North Yorkshire have been celebrated after the latest cohort completed a nationally-recognised programme which reinforces best practice.

Council leader Carl Les

Executive unveiled for landmark move to North Yorkshire Council

Published 18 May 2022

The leader of North Yorkshire County Council has pledged to place the public’s wishes at the forefront of an overhaul of services after senior councillors have been appointed to oversee the landmark transition to a new authority.

Rachel and Emily with the Selby project

See our history and heritage through fresh eyes

Published 18 May 2022

A fresh take on North Yorkshire’s history and heritage, created by a trio of artists and county residents, is being shared with the public.

Grinton Moor Bridge

Give your views on new strategy to reduce flood risk

Published 17 May 2022

As climate change makes severe weather more common, people who live and work in North Yorkshire are being invited to have their say on a new strategy to help the county prepare better to deal with the risk of flooding.

Paint pots in a primary school

School closure consultation requested

Published 12 May 2022

A primary school in Harrogate has requested a consultation begins into a proposed closure.

Unfinished garden work

Landscape gardener sentenced for frauds totalling almost £12,000

Published 12 May 2022

A landscape gardener who admitted to problem gambling has been sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months after pleading guilty to five counts of fraud.

Surface dressing

New company begins work to extend the life of county roads

Published 10 May 2022

This summer, hundreds of miles of roads in North Yorkshire will be treated to extend its life by up to ten years.

Malcom and Sarah with library books

Readers continue to take advantage of thriving home library service

Published 9 May 2022

A home library service in North Yorkshire has cemented itself as a vital lifeline for many residents who struggle to visit their local branch.

Possible design

What improvements at the library would bring you through the door?

Published 9 May 2022

As part of a £450,000 investment in Scarborough library, people in the area are being asked what would make them more likely to use the town’s branch.

The election count in Scarborough

Conservatives retain power in landmark election in North Yorkshire

Published 6 May 2022

A landmark election to pave the way for the biggest overhaul of local government in North Yorkshire for nearly 50 years has seen the Conservatives secure power to oversee a major shift in how vital council services are delivered.

Traffic regulation signs are clearly marked for Highfield Road in Malton.

Lorry drivers fined for ignoring safety restrictions

Published 6 May 2022

Three lorry drivers have been prosecuted and fined hundreds of pounds each after they admitted breaching road restrictions in place to protect primary school pupils.

Safeguarding award winners

Achievements of safeguarding team celebrated in awards

Published 5 May 2022

The life-changing work of frontline staff whose goal is to keep children safe in North Yorkshire has been recognised in prestigious safeguarding awards.

Carey Bilton

‘Defining moment’ for North Yorkshire with local elections

Published 3 May 2022

Voters are being urged to take part in the most important local election for nearly half-a-century that will provide a “defining moment” in North Yorkshire’s democracy and shape key services for hundreds of thousands of people.

North Yorkshrie Rotters stall

Compost your way towards a greener future

Published 28 April 2022

North Yorkshire residents are being offered discounted compost bins to help them to go green while making their gardens thrive. The offer celebrates International Compost Awareness Week, which runs from May 1 to 7.

Child and adult reading in a library

Ripon library set for a nature-themed refurbishment

Published 28 April 2022

The beauty of the outside world looks set to adorn the much-loved children’s area in Ripon library as an upcoming refurbishment will improve services for children and families.

Aerial view of junction 47

A1(M) junction improvement project is complete

Published 27 April 2022

A multi-million pound project to improve one of North Yorkshire’s busiest junctions has been completed to help tackle traffic congestion and improve road safety.

People enjoying a chat in a library

Socialise over a cuppa at your library during mental health week

Published 26 April 2022

Libraries across North Yorkshire will next month highlight the support they give people to combat loneliness by offering places to meet and socialise.

School children writing

Vast majority of families secure first primary school choice

Published 19 April 2022

Ninety-six per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school for their child.

Children collecting their school meals

School’s tips to encourage children to try new foods

Published 19 April 2022

A school has shared tips for encouraging children to try new foods, as part of a campaign across North Yorkshire to encourage families to take up school meals as an affordable, healthy option.

Children reading in Northallerton library

Families welcomed into library’s new-look children’s area

Published 19 April 2022

Northallerton library is abuzz with the sound of excited youngsters who are enjoying the features of the newly-refurbished children’s area.

1st Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment delivering Easter Eggs

Children across the county receive Easter eggs, thanks to generous appeal

Published 14 April 2022

Generous families, businesses and military organisations in North Yorkshire have collected a staggering 1,400 Easter eggs for children in the county.

School children on laptops

Schools’ online mental health event reaches 4,000 pupils and staff

Published 8 April 2022

Creating a culture of positive mental health and wellbeing in schools was the theme when 3,800 pupils and more than 200 members of staff from 100 North Yorkshire primary and secondary schools joined an interactive online event yesterday (7 April).