Make Your Vote Count In May To Elect New Councillors
North Yorkshire residents are urged to make their vote count in forthcoming elections for county councillors who will shape services affecting everyone across the county. On Thursday, 5 May, residents...
View ArticleDerelict Knaresborough High Street Properties Brought Back Into Use Thanks To...
A row of derelict properties on Knaresborough High Street have been brought back in to use thanks to Harrogate Borough Council. The properties, running from 78 to 82a on the town’s high street, had...
View ArticleJoin The Conversation About Conservation And Help Shape Mabgate’s Future
People in Leeds are being encouraged to have their say on newly-announced plans to create a conservation area in one of the city’s most historic and characterful neighbourhoods. The proposed Mabgate...
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City centre gets ready to celebrate Jubilee weekend with exciting events...
Street parties are set to take place across the city centre this June as Leeds celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Leeds City Council has teamed up with the city’s hospitality sector to deliver a...
View ArticleBirmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Leeds as full England route...
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Leeds during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official...
View ArticleYork Theatre Royal CreatesA ‘Pocket Park’ In The CentreOf The City
Work has started on creating an attractive, accessible and sustainable ‘pocket park’ – a new public open space for the whole community in the centre of York. The £150k Patio Garden Project at York...
View ArticleBishopgate St And Neville St Lane Closures: Motorists Reminded To Plan Ahead
Leeds City Council is reminding motorists to plan ahead as a lane closure has begun on Bishopgate Street and Neville Street. Bishopgate Street and Neville Street will both be reduced to single lanes...
View ArticleCouncil Leads The Way With New Green Base For The City’s Front Line Waste...
At a formal opening ceremony Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, opened Newmarket House the new home for the city’s refuse and street cleansing services. The new facility will...
View ArticleNew Strategy Set To Be Introduced In Battle Against Climate Change
A new climate change strategy is being prepared to drive forward a host of measures to help dramatically reduce North Yorkshire’s carbon dioxide emissions. Officers from North Yorkshire County Council...
View ArticleNew Phase Of Household Support Funding To Be Rolled Out
A NEW scheme is being rolled out in North Yorkshire to help those struggling with the increased cost of living. The second phase of the Household Support Fund scheme has been launched in North...
View ArticleNorth Yorkshire’s Town Centres Secure Friendly Wi-Fi Certification
A free public wi-fi service across North Yorkshire which has clocked more than 860,000 users since its launch has secured official recognition for providing safe connections. A total of 20 towns in...
View ArticleBid To Attract Visitors ToNorth Yorkshire’s Tourism Gems This Summer
A concerted effort to attract a wave of visitors to some of the country’s leading tourism destinations will be conducted to capitalise on a surge in domestic vacations, the leader of North Yorkshire...
View ArticleEast Leeds Orbital Route Opens In Time For Leeds Festival Weekend
The new East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) will be fully open in time for Leeds festival goers to use ahead of the 26 August 2022, subject to completed road safety checks. ELOR is a two-lane dual...
View ArticleLasting International BondLeeds And Ukrainian City Kharkiv
Plans to forge a new lasting international bond between Leeds and the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with the twinning of the two cities were agreed and passed unanimously by Leeds City Councillors. The...
View ArticleLeeds City Council Sets Out Its New Five-Year Housing Strategy
Leeds City Council has launched a new housing strategy which sets out its ambitions for investment in affordable homes and working in partnership in the city to meet housing needs up to 2027. The...
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Picture Perfect AdditionTo Merrion Gardens Green Space
A new collection of artwork is adding a thought-provoking and visually-vibrant extra dimension to a popular piece of green space in Leeds city centre. Leeds City Council commissioned local artist...
View ArticleSupport Across Political Spectrum Over Bid For New Home Of Railways
An ambitious bid to bring the home of Britain’s railways to York has been heralded as a “defining moment” for the region’s economy after receiving support across the political spectrum from North...
View ArticleLenient Sentencing Leading To Low Fly Tipping Fines – Councils Warn
Fly-tippers prosecuted in court for the worst waste dumping offences were handed an average fine of just £335 in 2020/21, the Local Government Association says. Analysis of latest figures by the LGA...
View ArticleNorth Yorkshire’s First Recycled Plastic Public Footbridge Unveiled
The first recycled plastic bridge to be used on North Yorkshire’s vast public rights of way network has been installed to provide a long-lasting alternative to traditional crossings. The decision to...
View ArticleCoast To Coast Walking Route Becomes National Trail
A Government announcement that the Coast to Coast walking route is to become a National Trail – bringing a commitment of £5.6m to upgrade the 197-mile route, much of which runs through North Yorkshire...
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