The key role of hundreds of volunteers who are available to deal with emergencies is being honed to ensure that the response across North Yorkshire can be even more effective.
An 18th century bridge linking the east and west sides of Tadcaster will be able to remain open for longer following the results of a new bridge assessment.
Some of the nation’s leading chefs have spoken of the importance of North Yorkshire’s hotels and restaurants in helping to boost the county’s £1.5 billion a year visitor economy.
Visitors and residents will be able to access details about Harrogate’s attractions over longer hours with plans to relocate the town’s tourist information centre.
Foster families have been given a boost by Scarborough Athletic Football Club with fans buying and donating five season tickets for use by Fostering North Yorkshire.