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Foster carers John and Karen Pownall with North Yorkshire Council’s placement and fostering manager, Alan Tucker, at an annual conference earlier this year after being recognised for the rewarding work they do.

New foster carers in North Yorkshire to get £500 ‘golden hello’

New foster carers in North Yorkshire are being offered a £500 ‘golden hello’ payment when they are approved to help to provide a fresh start for young people.

31 July 2023
Ballot box

By-election likely following North Yorkshire Council vacancy

A by-election is likely to be called for the Hutton Rudby and Osmotherley division.

31 July 2023
The Cinder Track

Find out more about Scarborough Cinder Track improvements

An information drop-in event is being held for a £700,000 scheme to upgrade a stretch of the Cinder Track between two villages.

28 July 2023
Members of our supported employment team

National accolade for our commitment to inclusion

A dedicated team which supports adults living with autism and disabilities to achieve their aims and aspirations around employment has received a national seal of approval.

28 July 2023
Oatlands Junior School in Harrogate

Harrogate primary school to benefit from safer streets pilot

Families in Harrogate are to benefit from improved road safety at school drop-off and pick-up times with the introduction of a pilot scheme to limit traffic.

27 July 2023
Mayor of Knaresborough Cllr Hannah Gostlow (far left), Cllr Matt Walker (far right), with town crier Mark Hunter (centre) and Open Country members and volunteers.

Locality budget supports routes promoting access for all

A selection of accessible trails has been launched to enable more people to explore the countryside around the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon areas.

26 July 2023
A scenic shot of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal that runs through the heart of Skipton. The North Yorkshire town will host a month-long celebration of its culture and heritage, starting on the annual Yorkshire Day on 1 August.

Immerse yourself in culture at first ever Skipton Now festival

A month-long celebration of a North Yorkshire town’s heritage and culture is set to get under way in August with a packed catalogue of entertainment.

25 July 2023
Yorkshire Cricket Club president Jane Powell and Scarborough Cricket Club president Bill Mustoe cut the ribbon alongside representatives from Scarborough Cricket Club, Yorkshire County Cricket Club, North Yorkshire Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

First-class cricket to continue to be played in North Yorkshire

The future of first-class cricket matches in Scarborough has been secured following the completion of a half-million pound upgrade to the town’s famous ground.

25 July 2023
Sarah Fiori, principal nurse and head of the quality team at North Yorkshire Council, who has been honoured with the Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award.

Senior nurse receives national award for adult social care work

A senior nurse who has helped deliver major improvements in adult social care across North Yorkshire has received a prestigious national award.

25 July 2023
School pupils celebrating

Schools celebrate improvements after being rated as good

Staff and pupils at two North Yorkshire primary schools are celebrating after they were rated as good by education inspectors following a concerted effort to improve teaching and ensure students achieve their full potential.

24 July 2023
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