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The strategy sets out the current state of homelessness and rough sleeping in North Yorkshire and outlines key themes for us and our partners to focus on. Harrogate (pictured) and Scarborough have among the highest demand in the county for rough sleeping.

Pathway to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping proposed

A major countywide strategy to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping across North Yorkshire is due to be considered by councillors.

9 September 2025
Image of a private hire plate.

Proposals for maximum charges for taxi fares to be considered

Councillors are set to consider changing the maximum charges for taking a taxi in North Yorkshire to ensure they are fair to customers and drivers.

9 September 2025
Three candidates are being sought to become co-opted independent members of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel. Pictured are Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, and Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles.

Applications sought to help improve policing and fire services

Three enthusiastic candidates are being sought to help improve policing and fire and rescue services across North Yorkshire.

8 September 2025
The entrance to Active North Yorkshire Ripon – The Jack Laugher Centre.

Health and wellbeing hub reopens to public after major renovations

A popular health and wellbeing hub has reopened to the public following significant renovations as part of a county-wide drive to support active lifestyles across North Yorkshire.

8 September 2025
People watching cycling

Top cycling event to shine the spotlight on North Yorkshire

Top cyclists will put their abilities to the test in a famous North Yorkshire location this month with spectators, team members and participants encouraged to make the most of their stay in the county while they are here.

5 September 2025
Vapes for sale

Shopkeepers warned about illegal vapes after guilty pleas

Shopkeepers who persist in selling illegal vapes are putting people’s health at risk and could face jail if convicted, trading standards officers in North Yorkshire are warning.

5 September 2025
Whitby Old Town Hall

Work to restore Whitby’s Old Town Hall reaches major milestone

A £1.3 million project to restore one of Whitby’s most recognisable buildings and bring it back into public use has reached a significant milestone.

5 September 2025
A blood pressure check station

Know Your Numbers Week 2025

National Know Your Numbers week (8 to 15 September) is hosted by Blood Pressure UK and aims to encourage everyone to get a blood pressure check.

4 September 2025
Four people at the Catterick development

£21m redevelopment of Catterick town centre gets underway

A £21 million scheme to redevelop a town centre serving one of the Army’s largest military garrisons as well as thousands of nearby residents will be ‘transformative’.

1 September 2025
Kaitlin and Liz Clarkson in the library

Young reader succeeds in whistle-stop tour of county’s libraries

An avid young reader has visited every library in North Yorkshire to share her love of books over the school summer holidays.

1 September 2025
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