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A view of commondale in North York Moors

Second homeowners warned they face new council tax premium

The owners of second homes in North Yorkshire have been warned a strict policy will be enforced to ensure that they pay a new council tax premium as plans are due to be discussed to use funds raised to tackle a critical lack of affordable housing.

11 March 2025
North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive, Richard Flinton, centre, at the tree-planting ceremony. Left to right in the background are Dr James Dunbar, a consultant in infection and general medicine at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, staff nurse Helen Sharpe, the council’s public health manager, Emma Davis, reablement care and support worker Julie Samways, and the chief executive officer for the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Stacey Hunter.

Care on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic honoured

Care workers have spoken of the emotional work on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic as a moving ceremony was staged in North Yorkshire to mark the fifth anniversary of the health crisis.

9 March 2025
Knaresborough Castle

Improved internet links to boost historic and cultural venues

Visitors will be given a greater insight into the history and cultural collections of some of North Yorkshire’s most popular venues with the use of cutting-edge digital technology.

6 March 2025
From left to right, the chief executive officer of Better Connect, Natasha Babar-Evans, the development manager at the York and North Yorkshire Federation of Small Businesses, Carolyn Frank, and North Yorkshire Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les.

Millions of pounds in funding benefit businesses and communities

Tens of thousands of residents and businesses across North Yorkshire have benefited from millions of pounds of investment to support the economy, improve job opportunities and bring benefits to communities.

3 March 2025
A group of school children

"Unprecedented" action to lower speed limits outside schools

Speed limits outside every school in England’s largest county are being reviewed as North Yorkshire Council takes "unprecedented" action to improve road safety.

28 February 2025
Cllr Andrew Williams (left) and Cllr Keane Duncan assessing the final stage of resurfacing and lining work.

Ripon resurfacing works completed ahead of schedule

A £830,000 scheme to improve the roads around Ripon Market Place has been completed seven weeks ahead of schedule, with the roads reopening today (Friday, 28 February).

28 February 2025
Louise Wallace

Acts of kindness to mark fifth anniversary of Covid-19 pandemic

Communities across North Yorkshire are being asked to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic by displaying the kindness and depth of support that were shown in the county during the health crisis.

28 February 2025
Owner of the newly-opened restaurant Soju by Sumo Gary Chin (right) with business partner Desmond Chong.

Latest Treadmills arrival to help drive further investment

A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northallerton as part of an ongoing commitment to drive regeneration and investment across the county.

28 February 2025
Sean Berry

Jail for unscrupulous solar panel installer after £25,000 fraud

An unscrupulous solar panel installer who received almost £25,000 for work he had no intention of carrying out has been jailed after an investigation by our trading standards officers.

27 February 2025
From left, owner of The Fish Bank Jonathan France with Cllr Bob Packham and Cllr Mark Crane

Town centre regeneration works to drive further investment

Work to transform Sherburn-in-Elmet town centre for the benefit of residents, visitors and local businesses has started this week.

25 February 2025
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