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Three people sat at a table talking during an inclusion event

Schools in North Yorkshire leading the way to inclusion, not exclusion

More than 150 education professionals came together to share their work to ensure pupils have the best opportunities in schools.

17 October 2024
Ripon Disability Forum trustee, Daniel Abel, changing places supporter Mike Chambers MBE, Disability Forum trustee, Lynette Barnes, Cllr Andrew Williams, Disability Forum trustee, Stewart Aitkin, and Cllr Gareth Dadd.

Ripon toilets reopen to provide improved disabled facilities

A project to create better facilities to enhance the lives of disabled people visiting and living in Ripon has been completed.

15 October 2024
Children with crayons

Children’s centres to be deregistered for the benefit of communities

Communities will be given greater access to facilities across North Yorkshire after 18 children’s centres are to be made available for wider use.

15 October 2024
Visitors to Knaresborough Castle explore the underground tunnels.

Free Halloween entertainment on offer during half-term

Children can explore secret tunnels, go on spooky bat hunts and take part in other fun-filled activities for free this October half-term.

15 October 2024
Primary school children walking into school

Primary school admissions for September 2025 are now open

Parents and carers with children due to start primary school in North Yorkshire in September next year can apply for their places now.

14 October 2024
From left, North Yorkshire Council’s waste prevention and recycling officer, Ariane Heap, operations manager for household waste recycling centres, Steven Midgley, and executive member for waste services, Cllr Greg White.

Recycle Week marks the launch of safe vape disposal scheme

Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to dispose of their used vapes responsibly as part of the UK’s biggest celebration of recycling.

11 October 2024
John Peacock quit smoking three months ago and now uses the money on his long-held passion of tinkering with motorcycles.

Ex-smokers share ‘life-changing’ stories since quitting habit

When John Peacock sought help to quit his 50 cigarettes a day smoking habit, he knew it was not only a significant step towards a healthier lifestyle but one that would save him a lot of money.

11 October 2024
 International artists for this year’s Scarborough Lights include Culture Creative. The leading arts company will be bringing a fire garden to South Cliff Gardens from December 18 to 22. (Pic credit: Sony Music.)

Communities to be at the heart of Scarborough Lights festival

Communities are being placed at the heart of a major festival which is showcasing local and international artists with a renewed focus on instilling civic pride in Yorkshire’s most popular seaside town.

10 October 2024
Polling station review

Voters’ views sought for polling district and places review

Voters are being encouraged to have their say on new proposed polling districts and places across North Yorkshire as part of a push to improve access.

10 October 2024
PCs Simon Hunter and Sophie Milner of North Yorkshire Police accompany North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for corporate services, Cllr Heather Phillips, and member for the Castle Division, Cllr Janet Jefferson, resident Tony Gibson and North Yorkshire Council’s senior community safety officer, Rhian Buglass, in the Falsgrave area of Scarborough ahead of the launch of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

Ban on alcohol in public will make Scarborough streets safer

A ban on the drinking of alcohol in public in an area of a popular seaside resort will support local businesses and create a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike.

10 October 2024
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