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Pictured are, back row, North Yorkshire Council’s assistant director for service development, Mike Rudd, and the authority’s housing needs service manager, Margarita Gibson. Seated from left to right are North Yorkshire Council’s commissioning and service development manager, Carol Armstrong, the authority’s executive member for health and adult services, Cllr Michael Harrison, and the council’s corporate director for health and adult services, Abigail Barron.

Plans to allow more people the chance to secure their own home

People with a learning or physical disability or mental health challenges will be given more support to secure permanent housing in a scheme funded through a tax on second homes.

30 September 2026
The Yorkshire in Bloom awards ceremony took place in Tadcaster yesterday (Thursday, September 24), attended by members of the council’s parks team and representatives from community groups.

Yorkshire in Bloom awards recognise county’s parks and grounds

Communities across North Yorkshire are celebrating after receiving the highest accolade in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

25 September 2026
taff and pupils are celebrating after inspectors highlighted the significant progress in achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing at Bedale High School.

Praise for Bedale High School after ‘glowing’ Ofsted inspection

A “calm, welcoming and ambitious” North Yorkshire high school where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed has been commended for its rapid transformation after achieving a strong standard across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.

24 September 2026
Jayne and Tom Dockerty, who are from Scarborough and have been foster parents with North Yorkshire Council for more than five years

‘Dedicated’ North Yorkshire couple share rewards of fostering

A couple who have transformed the lives of children and young people through fostering are now taking on a leading role in supporting other families as they prepare to run North Yorkshire's fifth Mockingbird hub.

23 September 2026
minibus

Public to have say on home to school travel recommendations

Residents are being invited to share their views on proposed changes to how we provide home to school travel to eligible pupils with the launch of a consultation.

21 September 2026
New nine-hole adventure golf facility at Selby Park

Heritage at heart of new adventure golf course at Selby Park

A new heritage-themed adventure golf course is set to become a major attraction at Selby Park as work gets underway on a programme of improvements enhancing one of the town's most popular green spaces.

17 September 2026
Middleham Bridge

Repair plans progress for historic bridge after lorry collision

Plans are progressing to make safe and repair the historic Grade II listed Middleham Bridge after it suffered significant damage in a crash involving a heavy goods vehicle.

17 September 2026
Whitby Old Town Hall

Decade of delivery as Align celebrates milestone anniversary

A property consultancy that has helped drive town centre regeneration, deliver vital infrastructure for future generations and improve the energy efficiency of North Yorkshire homes is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

16 September 2026
Children in school

Parents urged to apply for their child’s secondary school place

Parents and carers in North Yorkshire are being asked to apply for school places online ahead of a deadline at the end of next month.

14 September 2026
 resident Alexis Flint shows how to recycle waste correctly with North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for managing our environment, Cllr Richard Foster.

Call to help reduce county’s waste by recycling items correctly

Residents in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to build on their strong recycling record by checking that all recyclable items are being placed in the correct container.

14 September 2026
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