North Yorkshire County Council

Ripon Cathedral seen by the River Skell. PIC: Tony Johnson

What next for rural life in Yorkshire? - Carl Les
The meeting I missed last week was the Rural Forum organised by Ripon Cathedral, led by the Dean the Very Reverend John Dobson. Held in the Library within the b...

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Former North York Moors National Park headquarters put up for sale

Carl Les is the leader of North Yorkshire Council. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Roads play a vital role across the region - Carl Les

Mayor David Skaith at Ripon Cathedral speaking at the latest North Yorkshire Rural Commission meeting

Action plan set out to aid North Yorkshire's 'left behind' rural communities

Restaurant 88 at Grantley Hall. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Hospitality is an important part of the economy - Carl Les

Houses under construction on a housing development. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Boroughbridge is being swamped by new housing - YP Letters

Nick Garrett, the new chief executive of Wellspring charity.

'Why children are at heart of vision of Wellspring counselling charity'

Swinton Estate has secured approval to turn 20 acres of its land into a habitat bank, which businesses can invest in to receive biodiversity net gain (BNG) credits. (Photo supplied by the Swinton Estate)

Famous Swinton Estate gets green light for investable habitat bank

David Skaith is the York and North Yorkshire Mayor. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Mayor got good value for money on new logo - YP Letters

Farmers Emma and Rob Sturdy, of Eden Farm, Old Malton, North Yorkshire. PIC: James Hardisty

How many other landowners are willing to sacrifice farmland? - YP Letters

Sophie Waugh has been jailed for six years and eight months

Serving soldier jailed after killing 'much-loved' man in crash

Yorkshire school closures Tuesday: Many schools remain closed due to weather

Yorkshire school closures Tuesday: Many schools remain closed due to weather

Looking down onto Giggleswick near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson

Plan to ban second homes in Yorkshire Dales sparks row amongst residents

Battle of Tadcaster Bridge leaves bitter taste

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Council-owned homes in York to continue receiving much-needed bathroom adaptatio...

John Fletcher, this year's Stokesley Show President, photographed with Roseberry Topping in the background. Picture by Tony Johnson

Eyes to the sky as preparations begin to bring curtain down on show season

Alpamare in Scarborough

Councillors approve new operator for Alpamare in Scarborough

Heather Phillips

Call to sack council's new equalities boss over 2019 social media post

David Whan of It's Clean Ltd presenting the latest charity donation to Henshaws

It’s Clean Ltd marks 25 years in business

North Yorkshire County Council was created a year ago today

One year on from the creation of North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire Council is set to increase car parking charges by 20 per cent

'Motorists are being milked' - Increase in parking charges defended
A move to introduce inflation-busting charges at car parks run by a council facing a £41m annual deficit has been defended following criticism that motorists were being “milked” for money as they were “the easiest target”.
Stuart Minting

The new lake embankment has been opened to the public for the first time in its 54-year history. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Lake opens to public along Ingleborough trail for first time in 54 years

George Jabbour is the councillor for Helmsley & Sinnington.

Why council tax equalisation is a necessity - George Jabbour

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Value of Harrogate’s council-owned Royal Baths falls by £2.5m

Scarborough South Bay

Whitby is the top coastal hotspot but nearby Scarborough is upping its game

Scarborough South Bay

Whitby is the top coastal hotspot but nearby Scarborough is upping its game

Campaigners call on Sheffield City Council to raise council tax on empty properties.

Call to double council tax on empty homes after 12 months

A pantomime character playing an instrument with the orchestra on the bus.

Harrogate Christmas Fayre 2023: Best photos of a Yorkshire Christmas fair

George Jabbour is the councillor for Helmsley & Sinnington.

Collapse in oversight of planning across must be rectified - George Jabbour

The union called on Jeremy Hunt to provide further assistance to councils in his autumn statement in November.

Yorkshire councils face 'dire' £350 million black hole, research suggests

Houses in Richmond, North Yorkshire viewed from the castle walk with autumn colors. PIC: Adobe

What is the rationale behind building on green space in Richmond? - YP Letters

Veritau carries out internal audits on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Council and work to combat potential fraud.

More than 40 suspected fraud incidents at council in space of 12 months
An organisation which carries out internal audits at Redcar and Cleveland Council received 41 referrals of suspected fraud in the last 12 months.
Stuart Arnold

North Yorkshire County Council’s leader Carl Les

New leader of North Yorkshire County Council pledges zero tolerance to bullying

From left, Karl Farrow, chief executive, and Gary Williams, chief operations officer, of CeraPhi, and Third Energy director Steve Mason, at the KM8 well near Kirby Misperton

Owners of fracking site to turn it into a geothermal extraction facility

North Yorkshire County Council offices.

Fears as planning verdicts from new authority tumble by 60 per cent

Residents in Selby can pay £29.95 a year to have their green bin emptied under a new scheme

Residents to pay £29 to have their garden waste collected under new scheme

Chris Shell outside the farm shop at The Horseshoe Hotel, Egton Bridge.

Owner of Grade II-listed Yorkshire pub allowed to retain outdoor beach bar

The full meeting of North Yorkshire Council

Council warned of ‘aggressive’ property development schemes

It has emerged the Yorbus service for the Bedale, Ripon and Masham area cost more than £15 per passenger to run.

Volunteer-run buses could help resolve rural transport dearth in North Yorkshire

Holiday makers at Scarborough's North Bay beach. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Scarborough's former indoor swimming pool to be turned into four-star hotel

Harrogate. (Pic credit: Ian Forsyth / Getty Images)

Yorkshire communities to host events to celebrate coronation of King Charles III

Gayles Quarry could be reopened

Plans to reopen Victorian quarry in Yorkshire mired by concerns over lorries

The nesting kittiwakes at Scarborough Spa Bridge

£30,000 kittiwake removal scheme may have led to increase in seagulls

A general view of food kiosks at the Scarborough Harbour near West Pier. PIC: Richard Ponter

Why I am glad to see the back of Scarborough Borough Council - GP Taylor

Governors at Eskdale School announced earlier this year that they planned to close the school at the end of this academic year due to it being undersubscribed.

Whitby mayor hits out at plans to close seaside town secondary school

The Swing Bridge during a sea fret

Whitby Swing Bridge spring and summer 2023 traffic closures announced

After years of preparation, a new unitary council for North Yorkshire is set to finally launch on Saturday.

The new North Yorkshire council launches on Saturday – what will change?

On Friday, Craven District Council leader Richard Foster will end his 19 years on the council. The Conservative member for Grassington was elected in 2004 and became council leader a decade later.

Council leader reflects on his time as Craven Council to be abolished

Great Ouseburn Community Primary School in Harrogate

Bid launched to raise £75,000 to build rural village school a new classroom

A Coastliner bus approaches Goathland

840 Coastliner: Withdrawal of bus would 'take Whitby back to the Middle Ages'

Hovingham CE VC Primary School - Image: Google Maps

Council rejects claims it is failing to prevent small schools from closing

Hovingham School will close at the end of this month

North Yorkshire primary school in Howardian Hills will close at end of month

The executive of North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) are set to decide whether to push ahead with plans to end funding to Hovingham CE VC School in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Yorkshire primary school closure decision imminent

Council transport boss criticises ‘hardline cycle lobby’ in Harrogate

Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift

Scarborough Spa is recruiting an operator to run the country's oldest cliff lift

'I urge the North Yorkshire County Council and the Tory Government to reconsider their decision to close the Nidderdale Children's Centre and other Sure Start centres in the county'.

Rethink needed over the closure of Nidderdale Children’s Centre - YP Letters

Carl Les: "I truly do believe that we are on the cusp of a moment that is set to prove life-changing for generations to come in both North Yorkshire and York".

Proposed devolution deal will be transformative for North Yorkshire - Carl Les

Under plans being considered by North Yorkshire County Council, Eskdale School is set to close at the end of this academic year.

Mayor's anger as Whitby school governors fail to address merger concerns

A councillor has called for a pause in housebuilding in Harrogate while work on a new Local Plan for the whole of North Yorkshire is drawn up.

Councillor calls for pause in housebuilding in Harrogate

A view towards rural Dales village of Linton in Craven with a population of around 176. A debate has been held in the House of Lords about disparities in healthcare between rural and urban areas.

Government blind to challenges of delivering healthcare in rural warns Baroness

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