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David and Caroline Harper, with their children, Phillip and Lucy walking past the sign for Hudswell

Families support new council tax premium on second homes

Families have welcomed a decision to introduce a council tax premium on second homes to help to tackle a critical lack of affordable housing that is undermining North Yorkshire’s communities.

21 February 2024
from left to right, Long Course Weekend’s founder and chief executive, Matthew Evans, Flo Grainger, owner of the Old Station Caravan Park, Masham Parish Council vice-chair, Ian Johnson, North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for open to business, Cllr Derek Bastiman pictured with the Long Course Weekend flag in Masham.

Internationally recognised sporting event has a new host town

Community leaders and business owners have welcomed the announcement that a sporting event expected to bring up to £2 million into the North Yorkshire economy has a new host town.

21 February 2024
Sheep farmers putting sheep in a triler.

Farming communities in North Yorkshire featuring on radio show

Rural communities across North Yorkshire are being showcased in a new radio programme which has been launched to highlight the work of the county’s farmers and food producers.

20 February 2024
St Hildas school

Consultation on school after pupil numbers drop to new low

A rural village primary school in North Yorkshire could close due to dwindling pupil numbers.

20 February 2024
Whitby pier and lighthouse

Commitment to save famous lighthouse and piers

The picturesque lighthouse in Whitby and sea walls at Scarborough Harbour are set for significant investment as part of our ongoing commitment to improve its harbours.

20 February 2024
Children getting on a bus

Have your say on proposed changes to home to school transport

Parents, carers, pupils and schools are being urged to share their views on the future of school travel in North Yorkshire.

19 February 2024
Roger Hartley a member of Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

Emergency response volunteers to be given even greater focus

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.

19 February 2024
Cllr Simon Myers

Free training for North Yorkshire private sector landlords

Free training covering the fundamentals of being a private sector landlord is on offer in March.

15 February 2024
Tadcaster Bridge

Tadcaster Bridge to keep community better connected

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.

15 February 2024
A farmer and sheep in the Arkengarthdale landscape

Rural communities consulted to shape nature recovery strategy

Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to share their views on how nature can be encouraged alongside their business.

13 February 2024
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