North Yorkshire Council

Help us to plan improvements to King George V playing field in Knaresborough. The playing field has received funding from nearby housing developments to support improvements and upgrades. The opinions of residents and the playing field users will help us to understand what improvements are needed and will be used to inform the final proposals. Have your say at northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/c… by Sunday 14 June.

Homeowners are being offered the chance to lower their energy bills and enjoy warmer homes as part of an energy‑efficiency rollout. We've received around £6 million in government funding through the Warm Homes Local Fund scheme to help low‑income households receive free energy‑saving improvements. Find out more at northyorks.gov.uk/housing-and-ho…

If you're having a weekend clear out, our Household Waste Recycling Centres are open until 5pm today. Please allow enough time to unload your waste before closing. Find your nearest site and the items they accept at northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling…

Whitby swing bridge will be closed to traffic, with the exception of buses, today. It will be closed between 10:30 am to 4pm to improve pedestrian safety during the busy school holidays. See future closures at northyorks.gov.uk/whitbyswingbri…

There are some changes to our services due to the Bank Holiday today. Our customer service hubs are closed to all routine queries. They will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 26 May. Our markets and household waste recycling centres are open as usual. See details at northyorks.gov.uk/bank-holiday

The A19 near Bagby will be closed for surface dressing on Thursday, 28 May, from 9.30am. The closed section is marked in red on the map below. We expect the work to take around four hours. Please find an alternative route. See other North Yorkshire roadworks at northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-…

Fancy a fresh start? Looking for a job that makes a real difference locally? We are hiring! Our latest vacancies include Environmental Enforcement Officer, HR Apprentice, Independent Reviewing Officer, and KS2 Class Teacher. See more jobs and apply: northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-caree…

Planning on enjoying the great outdoors? Tick bites can sometimes lead to Lyme disease. Read more about what Lyme disease is and why we need to be tick-aware at ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/wha…

We're looking for young people aged between 13 and 24 to help inspire young readers through the Summer Reading Challenge. Volunteers are needed to work alongside library staff to help run and promote the challenge, which encourages children to read six library books over the summer holidays. More at northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/call…

Whitby swing bridge will be closed to traffic, with the exception of buses, today and tomorrow. It will be closed between 10:30 am to 4pm to improve pedestrian safety during the busy school holidays. See future closures at northyorks.gov.uk/whitbyswingbri…

You can access thousands of magazines and newspapers for free using your North Yorkshire library card. Download e-books, e-magazines and audiobooks at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…

⚠️ Scam alert We've been made aware of fake text messages informing people that they have an unpaid Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The text gives a link to a fake government website in the hope that people will click on it and provide personal details, including bank details. This would give the information to scammers. We will never contact anyone about Penalty Charge Notices by text. We have no way of knowing your phone number. Penalty Charge Notices are issued in person on the vehicle only, or occasionally handed to the driver. Payments are made via our website at northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-…, not the government website.

North Yorkshire's amazing parks offer entertainment for the whole family. We have games in many parks, including Valley Gardens in Harrogate, Spa Gardens in Ripon, Knaresborough Castle grounds, Selby Park, and Peasholm Park in Scarborough. Details at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…

From your feedback we’ve gathered valuable insights on the biggest challenges and most exciting opportunities facing Richmond over the next 5 to 10 years. Join us at a drop-in event to hear about our initial suggestions and share your thoughts: - Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 3pm, at Richmond Market Place - Thursday 28 May, 10am to 3pm, at Richmond Market Hall If you can't attend this event, don't worry, you can see the draft Town Investment Plan for Richmond and have your say online at northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/c…

Whitby swing bridge will be closed to traffic, with the exception of buses, today, tomorrow and Monday. It will be closed between 10:30 am to 4pm to improve pedestrian safety during the busy school holidays. See future closures at northyorks.gov.uk/whitbyswingbri…

Today is market day in #Whitby, #Malton, #Thirsk, #Skipton, #Northallerton, #Ripon, #Masham and #Richmond. #Scarborough Market Hall is also open. See other #NorthYorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…

Are you worried about the cost of living? We can help you find support. If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials, there are local schemes and organisations which may be able to help. See info at northyorks.gov.uk/costofliving

Whitby swing bridge will be closed to traffic, with the exception of buses, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend. It will be closed between 10:30 am to 4pm to improve pedestrian safety during the busy school holidays. See future closures at northyorks.gov.uk/whitbyswingbri…

See details of the Heat Health Alert at ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health…

A yellow Heat Health Alert is in place until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May. While many of us enjoy the hot weather, some groups of people are more vulnerable to heat. Please look out for older people, those with existing health conditions and young children who are particularly at risk. See tips for staying well in warm weather at northyorks.gov.uk/heatwave