Latest news from North Yorkshire County Council

Two school children

Village school given approval to close due to falling pupil numbers

Published 21 March 2023

Communities have been assured every effort is being made to keep village primary schools open despite falling pupil numbers continuing to threaten the future of many rural schools.

A group outside of a school

Council pledges to promote safer streets around Harrogate schools

Published 21 March 2023

Thousands of families are to benefit from improved road safety around schools in Harrogate after a series of measures were agreed at a meeting yesterday (20 March).

Andy and Ann Kitchener from Semperfli

Support for firms to cope with economic challenges

Published 20 March 2023

Tens of thousands of independent businesses which form the foundations of North Yorkshire’s economy are to be offered support to help them navigate dramatic rises in running costs amid the soaring rate of inflation.

Cllr Greg White (right) discussing the new air source heat pump at Malton library with HCS contractor David Flowers.

Malton library to reopen following carbon cutting improvements

Published 14 March 2023

A library will reopen next week following a series of carbon-cutting measures which are part of a large-scale programme to improve energy efficiency across council-owned buildings in North Yorkshire.

Two people in a library holding slippers

More chances to pick up a pair of safe slippers to prevent falls

Published 8 March 2023

Popular events aimed at helping to prevent falls by older people are coming to more venues in North Yorkshire this month (March).

Two people holding carrots

Advice to boost numeracy to ensure value for money on groceries

Published 8 March 2023

Shoppers in North Yorkshire are being advised on how to make sure they are getting value for money and increasing their numeracy skills to help them cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

A view of Scarborough beach and sea front

Have a say on Harrogate and Scarborough town council proposals

Published 6 March 2023

The opinions of residents of Harrogate and Scarborough are being sought on proposals to create new town councils to extend grassroots democracy across the whole of North Yorkshire.

Two people outside Leyburn Arts and Community Centre

Community anchors to be given funding to support new council

Published 6 March 2023

Communities in North Yorkshire are to benefit from investment of up to £1.5 million to build on the close links which were forged during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former Northallerton school site on Grammar School Lane

The Government approves county’s bid to create new special school

Published 2 March 2023

A bid to create a new school to provide specialist education to cope with growing demand in North Yorkshire has been approved today (2 March) by the government.

A school pupil writing at a desk

Ninety per cent of county families get first choice secondary school

Published 2 March 2023

Almost 90% of parents and carers in North Yorkshire secured their first secondary school preference for their child, continuing the county’s high percentages of recent years.

Two people in Filey library using a computer

Work to tackle cost of living crisis will support those most in need

Published 1 March 2023

The Council leader has pledged to work in tandem with the government to provide essential financial support to those most in need in the face of an immensely challenging budget and the cost of living crisis.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.