Polling stations will open at 7am tomorrow (2 May) for the #York and #NorthYorkshire mayoral election.

If you're voting in person, don't forget to take your photo ID.

See more about the election at northyorks.gov.uk/mayoralelection

Our libraries are holding talks, exhibitions and activities to celebrate Local and Community History Month throughout May.

Wartime stories, museum drop-ins and a pub trail are among the events on offer.

See full details at northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/libr…

#Knaresborough and #Harrogate leisure centres are offering new classes for six to 12-year-olds for free throughout May.

They aim to encourage young people to get active and improve their health and well-being in the run-up to the summer months.

Read more northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/chil…

Following the preparatory work, the 100-tonne crane required to carry out the repair scheme on the #A59 at #KexGill has now been installed on-site and is being used to drive long sheets of steel into the ground.

Once this has been completed, we will fill in the excavated area

Landowners, site promoters, developers and other interested parties are invited to submit possible development sites to us.

They will be considered as part of the local plan being drawn up to meet the future growth of the county.

Read more at northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/deve…

The outcome of a recent consultation about the proposed closure of St Hilda’s Church of England Primary School in #Ampleforth will be discussed by our executive next week.

The school currently only has 13 children on roll.

Read more at northyorks.gov.uk/news/2024/clos…

Did you know that we can arrange a #BritishSignLanguage Interpreter to attend any meetings you need to have with us?

Just let the person you're meeting know and they'll arrange it for you.

Northallerton High Street will be closed between Zetland Street and The Buck Inn from 6pm until 11pm tonight due to the set up of #Northallerton Fair.

During the fair, there will be changes to parking, bus stops and taxi ranks.

See details at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…

Today is market day in #Knaresborough , #Kirkbymoorside , #Skipton , #Northallerton , #Masham and #Richmond .

#Scarborough Market Hall and #Richmond indoor market are also open.

See other #NorthYorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets

Our supermobile library is in #Staithes from 10am to 12pm tomorrow.

It visits some of our more rural communities, stocking more than 3,000 items and providing access to our library service's full range of materials.

See the full timetable at northyorks.gov.uk/supermobile-li…

Anyone with an interest in #NorthYorkshire history can explore our record office archives and shop at northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…

You can search images like the one shown here with schoolboys and the mayor and mayoress on the front of a steam train in #Harrogate station around 1935.

Following our successful Community Engagement Event in Leyburn, residents in the Upper Dales, #Leyburn and #Bellerby areas that have experienced flooding are invited to sign up to the Property Flood Resilience Scheme.

To sign up email [email protected]

The UK's old telephone lines are being replaced with a more reliable digital network.

This will affect anything sending signals through the old line from personal alarms to old telephones.

See what you, your family or neighbours need to do to be ready at gov.uk/guidance/uk-tr…

Support is available through the council tax reduction scheme to get a discount of up to 100% on your council tax bill.

The scheme is income-banded based on your household size and weekly income and is available to anyone on a low income.

Find out more northyorks.gov.uk/council-tax-re…

It's the final day to have your say on possible improvements to Aireville Park in #Skipton .

What improvement do you want to see? What would you like to see happen with the multi use games area?

Tell us at northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/c…

This May Help is a website aimed at parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health.

It gives easy-to-follow advice developed by NHS professionals and parents who’ve been through their own child’s mental health journey.

thismayhelp.me

Three days of free fun for all the family is on offer this weekend at the first ever Scarborough Streets festival.

#Scarborough will host everything from circus acts and puppetry to dance and theatre in a jam-packed programme.

See all the info at scarboroughfair.uk

Today is market day in #Whitby , #Bedale , Hawes and #Settle .

Pop along to pick up your shopping from a variety of traders. #ShopLocal

#Scarborough Market Hall and #Richmond indoor market are also open.

See other #NorthYorkshire market days at northyorks.gov.uk/markets

Our supermobile library is in #KirkSmeaton from 10am to 12pm tomorrow.

It visits some of our more rural communities stocking more than 3,000 items and providing access to the full range of materials held by our library service.

See the full timetable northyorks.gov.uk/supermobile-li…

Our libraries have over 300 computers available to use. Your first 60 minutes each day is free.

All libraries also have free WiFi if you want to bring your own device.

Find out more ⬇️
northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-touris…