New Assistant Director for Education and Skills for North Yorkshire
A new assistant director has been appointed to lead North Yorkshire County Council’s education and skills service. Judith Kirk will…
Health watchdog sets out workforce shortage fears with Government
North Yorkshire’s health watchdog is today writing to the Secretary of State for Health and the Shadow Health Minister due…
North Yorkshire to decide on special needs transport consultation
North Yorkshire County Council will decide next week whether to consult on a series of proposals which change its home…
Extra open day at centres will help with seasonal recycling
North Yorkshire County Council will open some of its household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) for an extra day between Christmas…
Ryedale Area Committee rearranged
A meeting of North Yorkshire County Council’s Ryedale Area Committee, which was suspended on 15 November after protests by anti-fracking…
Executive asked to approve permit scheme for road works
North Yorkshire County Council’s Executive is to consider a proposal to tackle one of the main causes of frustration on…
New Honorary Aldermen for North Yorkshire
Eight new honorary alderman have been elected in recognition of their ‘eminent service’ to North Yorkshire – including the first…
Council toughens up its road works inspections
North Yorkshire County Council’s street works team is toughening up its inspections of work carried out on roads and footways…
Council plans environmentally friendly streetlights
Plans to replace traditional street lights with a more sustainable option will be discussed by North Yorkshire County Council’s Executive…
Stay safe online
Free courses designed to show people the simple steps they can take to make sure they, and young people they…
Minister recognises county’s place in Northern Powerhouse
The important role rural areas like North Yorkshire must play in energising the Northern Powerhouse has been recognised in talks…
County backs stepped approach in Fire and Rescue changes
North Yorkshire County Council’s Executive today called for a stepped approach to changes to the way in which North Yorkshire…
Stronger Communities team launches new approach
North Yorkshire County Council’s Stronger Communities team is taking a new approach to how it works with groups around the…
North Yorkshire launches new teaching awards
North Yorkshire County Council has celebrated its first teaching awards in partnership with secondary school headteachers. The secondary school awards…
Council consults on hazardous household waste disposal changes
North Yorkshire County Council is seeking the views of residents about how hazardous household waste collection services should be provided…