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New approach to reduce roadworks disruption gets green light

A scheme is set to be introduced to charge utility companies and other organisations for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day.

30 January 2026
Scarborough Town Hall

Meeting to consider Burniston application postponed

A meeting for councillors to consider a planning application which seeks permission to construct a temporary wellsite to assess the potential for natural gas has been postponed.

29 January 2026
A photo of the illegal burning of waste on land near Knaresborough in the case against Boyd Batchelor, from Harrogate.

Warning over illegal burning of waste as businessman convicted

Business owners have been warned that they will face prosecution for the illegal burning of waste after a court case saw one offender brought to justice.

29 January 2026
The Ropery toilet

Focus on improving North Yorkshire’s public toilet facilities

A comprehensive plan for the future operation of public toilets across North Yorkshire will deliver higher standards, improved reliability, and better value for money for residents and visitors, councillors will be told.

26 January 2026
A customer using the swimming pool at an Active North Yorkshire site.

New leisure membership scheme to be presented to councillors

Residents are due to get fairer access to North Yorkshire’s leisure and wellbeing hubs if senior councillors back proposals for a new membership scheme.

26 January 2026
An aerial view of Scarborough’s South Bay.

Ambitious vision for future of harbours put into the spotlight

Communities are being asked to shape a ten-year plan to revitalise Scarborough and Whitby harbours and Filey Coble Landing.

23 January 2026
Emma Lambden, El Mayhew and Councillor Annabel Wilkinson discuss low education funding..

North Yorkshire’s low education funding sparks calls for action

Education leaders are urging local MPs to help to highlight the significant funding gaps facing pupils in North Yorkshire compared with other areas across the country.

22 January 2026
Artist’s impressions of the project to improve gateways on the Cinder Track between Scarborough and Scalby.

Improvements begin on gateways along historic Cinder Track

Work has started this week on improvements to a popular route which provides stunning views of North Yorkshire’s coastline.

21 January 2026
Scenic view of Swaledale

Strategy adopted to shape future of nature in North Yorkshire and York

The vast landscapes and environment of North Yorkshire are due to be given help to recover through a new strategy aimed at halting the decline of habitats and promoting nature for generations to come.

20 January 2026
Margaret Metcalfe, aged 67, and her 68-year-old husband, Tim, from Northallerton

Retired couple speak of the rewards after fostering 16 children

A couple who once feared they were “too old” to foster have opened their home to 16 children in the past two years - and say their only regret is not doing it sooner.

20 January 2026
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