As National Volunteers Week is marked across the country volunteers in North Yorkshire are sharing their stories in the hope of encouraging more people to do the same.
A programme of free online sessions aimed at protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating people around them to recognise the signs and report concerns is now open to the public to mark this year’s Safeguarding Week, which begins on Monday, 16 June.
Residents and families affected by dementia are being offered support from their local library with the launch of a scheme aimed at unlocking memories.
Construction is well underway on a multi-million pound scheme in Whitby that is aimed at helping to drive forward the economy and boost job opportunities.
Senior councillors have pledged to ensure the fairest system for all parents across North Yorkshire following a debate on the authority’s revised home to school transport policy.
