Notices - recent
NYC Launch
published on 31st Mar 2023
North Yorkshire Council launched on 1 April replacing the eight councils currently providing district and county level services.
You will be able to contact the new council by phone on 0300 131 2 131 or apply, book and pay for services online and report problems 24/7 by visiting www.northyorks.gov.uk.
The council is the geographically largest council in England. It has been built with local at its heart and aims to be the most local, large council in the country. The same staff will provide the services that they deliver now, and you can still access support and services via your local council building. This includes a main office in each former district area which will continue to give advice and face-to-face expertise. In addition to this, many areas also have a local office – often a library – where you can obtain advice and assistance to access council services, and this will not change.
By making this change now, it gives North Yorkshire Council the best possible chance of protecting valued services at a time of exceptional financial pressures and high demand. Joining up services will allow the council to maximise spending power, meaning there is potential savings of between £30 million and £70 million which will then become annual savings. This money can be used to protect important local services at a critical time when everyone and every organisation is feeling the pressure.
The council will have a clear economic growth strategy that plays to the county’s strengths, such as green technologies and established industries like tourism, high-quality food and drink production, and agriculture. The new council will work at the heart of a mayoral-led combined authority, with the City of York, to promote the area as an outstanding location for inward investment and develop a seamless offer of business support. North Yorkshire Council will also work with the county’s six MPs to ensure we have a strong and consistent voice so that the Government understands the issues that affect our businesses and economy, and helps us to act on them. To find out more, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk
The new council - North Yorkshire Council launch
published on 27th Mar 2023
On 1 April, the county council and seven district and borough councils will become one – North Yorkshire Council.
The council will become the geographically largest council in England but is being built with local at its heart and aims to be the most local, large council in the country.
It is committed to working closely with town and parish councils, as well as wider partners and communities to ensure that local priorities drive locally led decision-making and local action via community networks.
Staff who currently serve residents will continue to provide the services that they deliver now. A main office will be retained in each former district area and will be supported by a further 30 local customer access points in places people go in the future. There will be one phone number and one website, making sure access to support and services will be easier whilst ending the current confusion that exists over which council does what.
By making this change now, it gives North Yorkshire Council the best possible chance to protect our valued services at a time of exceptional financial pressures and high demand. Joining up services will allow the council to maximise spending power, meaning there is potential savings of between £30 million and £70 million which will then become annual savings. This money can be used to protect some of the most important local services at a critical time when everyone and every organisation is feeling the pressure.
The Council will have a strong voice and will work with the county’s six MPs to ensure that Government understands and acts on the issues that affect residents and businesses. It will advocate for the best possible opportunities. A clear economic strategy that plays to the county’s strengths and supports environmentally friendly business growth means it will be business friendly. By having one council, we can strengthen the county’s cultural offer, lobby for a greater share of funding for arts and culture, and support a year-round visitor economy. To find out more, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/newcounc...
Frequently Asked Questions:
The new council will cover the largest geographical area of any authority in the country. How can you make sure that you still serve local communities properly?
The new council will have local at its heart, with staff continuing to live and work in the communities they serve. Access to support and services will be easier, via one telephone number, one website, one customer service team and one set of face-to-face customer access points spread across the whole county. There will be a main office in each former district area, and are committed to expanding this network so there will be around 30 additional customer access points where you can get advice and support, either in or close to the area you live or work.
What will happen to the services I use every week, such as bin collections, schools, leisure centres and libraries, when the new council launches?
You will not notice minimal changes in the spring to the council services that are being provided at the moment. Whether that is having your bins collected, visiting your local library or how your child is taught at school, these services will not change when the new council launches on April 1, 2023. Colleagues across the county council and the seven district and borough councils are working very closely together to make sure that all services are unaffected and continue for the public.
What will happen to my local council building?
Your local council building will continue to deliver services. This includes a main office in each former district which will continue to give advice and face to face expertise. In addition to this many areas also have a local office – often a library, where they can also obtain advice and assistance to access council services, and this will not change. We are also committed to expanding this network so there will be a network of around 30 customer access sites where you can get advice and support, either in or close to the area you live or work in the future.
How will I contact the new council?
There will be one website and one phone number for the new council, as well as council buildings in each district (see above) where you can seek face-to-face guidance. We are also committed to expanding this network so there will be a network of around 30 customer access sites where you can get advice and support, either in or close to the area you live or work.
What is a community network?
Community networks are likely to look different in different places but will share some common principles such as being based in market towns and their natural hinterlands. They will be subject to consultation with local communities and will build on existing assets. It is expected that the nature and make up will evolve and flex over time to meet local needs and priorities. They will bring together a range of stakeholders that reflect that place and operate independently, having autonomy to elect their own Chair and agree their own priorities and plans. They will be able to influence strategic decisions that affects their communities and be supported to explore funding opportunities from a range of sources and opportunities to align partner investment in their communities.
How will the new council work with partners and parish and town councils?
The new council will work closely with town and parish councils, wider partners and communities to ensure that local priorities drive locally led decision-making and local action via community networks.
How will North Yorkshire Council save between £30 million and £70 million per year?
By joining up services and maximising spending power. These will be annual savings which can be used to help protect some of the most important local services at a critical time when everyone and every organisation is feeling the pressure from increased costs.
Why is my council tax bill going up when we are supposed to be seeing savings of up to £70 million a year with the launch of the new council?
The new council will give us the opportunity to save millions of pounds by streamlining operations currently overseen by the eight local authorities in North Yorkshire. However, there are really tough financial decisions ahead as we are facing the highest rates of inflation for more than 40 years nationally along with the cost-of-living crisis, which is affecting everyone. The new council will have an overall spending power of about £1.4 billion including £343 million on schools but rising costs and demand for services means it already faces a funding gap of £30 million this year alone. Council tax is now the most important source of funding for services in North Yorkshire, and each one percent increase would raise £4 million towards meeting rising costs and demand.
Why am I going to have to pay more council tax than my current bill when people living in other areas in North Yorkshire are going to be able to pay less?
The new council’s launch means that all council taxpayers in North Yorkshire legally have to be charged the same amount. The job of standardising all council tax bills across the seven districts in North Yorkshire is set to be phased in over the next two financial years, as some areas are paying higher rates than others. By making council tax bills the same, it will mean the fairest system for all taxpayers in the county. A cross-party working group formed of councillors from the county, district and borough councils recognised the financial demands that are being placed on households during the cost-of-living crisis. They agreed the fairest and most efficient way forward was for the harmonisation of council tax to take an average of all existing bills and implement the changes across two financial years.
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting everyone. Why do you need to create a new council when money could be spent on helping those most in need in North Yorkshire?
Everyone is feeling the effects of the rising cost of living, especially on food and other essential items. But the current structure with the county council and the seven district and borough authorities in North Yorkshire is not seen as a sustainable way to deliver important services in the long-term. By creating the new North Yorkshire Council, millions of pounds can be saved to help fund these services. Having one council will save between £30 million and £70 million a year. This is money that can be used to help to protect some of the most important local services at a critical time when everyone and every organisation is feeling the pressure from increased costs. There will be tough financial decisions ahead, but by making this change now, we are better placed to manage the impacts. We are also in a stronger position to work with partners like the health sector, police, fire, and community and voluntary sector to get the most from every North Yorkshire pound. We are also taking steps to help those most in need. Councillors have voted to back proposals which will provide up to 100 per cent reductions on council tax bills for households on the lowest incomes.
Why do we need to create a new council to get devolution – can’t we just have devolution without merging the eight authorities into one?
We were told by the Government that the current structure of local government – with the county council and the seven district and borough authorities – had to be replaced with a unitary authority to secure a long-awaited devolution deal. This will make local democracy in the county much simpler, and end confusion over which council does what, and which councillor is responsible for which area. It also gives us the chance to streamline services and make millions of pounds of savings which will be used to finance key priorities of the new council. Having one council will save between £30 million and £70 million a year. City of York Council will continue as a separate unitary authority to run alongside the new North Yorkshire Council, which will launch on April 1, 2023.
What is devolution and what benefits would it bring for people living and working in North Yorkshire?
Devolution is a key policy of the Government, handing over decision-making powers to local political leaders and providing millions of pounds in funding to shape hugely important policies and projects at a regional level. A proposed 30-year devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire, with an investment fund of £540 million, is due to lead to benefits ranging from new and better-paid jobs and improved transport links to more affordable housing. The proposed deal was unveiled on 1 August, with the option to elect a regional mayor in May 2024, giving York and North Yorkshire a direct relationship with central Government. Staff will continue to be based locally to work with communities and ensure that their needs can be effectively served.
Friday 31 March – Eat Your Heart Out: A Celebration of Local Food and Drink.
published on 15th Mar 2023
Eat, shop and enjoy local. Discover the best of the Heart of Yorkshire at this unique event.
Friday 31 March – Eat Your Heart Out: A Celebration of Local Food and Drink.
Selby Abbey. 10am to 4pm. FREE admission. Fall in love with food and let your senses run riot at our special culinary celebration. Sample the best local food and drink from right here in the heart of Yorkshire.
Gain inspiration for eating, shopping, and buying local using the finest local ingredients. Enjoy a fabulous programme of food-themed events, talks, activities, stalls, and live cooking demonstrations.
More details here:
Selby Area Garden Waste Collection Service Consultation
published on 1st Mar 2023
Please see on the attached link details from the new unitary authority, North Yorkshire Council, regarding a consultation on the garden waste collection service in the Selby area, which is currently taking place.
The consultation will run for six weeks from 20 February, ending on the 3 April 2023. Selby area garden waste collection service | North Yorkshire County Council
For residents who prefer non-digital methods of providing feedback, copies of the consultation survey will be available at the Selby Library, Sherburn Villages and Community Library, and Tadcaster Community Library. Residents can also request a copy to be posted to them by calling North Yorkshire County Council’s Customer Care on 01609 780 780, or emailing gardenwasteconsultation@northyorks.gov.uk . Easy read and large print formats will also be available, on demand.
Escrick Slaughterhouse
published on 9th Feb 2023 (updated on 21st Feb 2023)
A planning application has been lodged on behalf of the landowners of the Slaughterhouse to change the use to residential, comprising the conversion of existing buildings to 4 dwellings and 4 new build dwellings, together with an improved means of access to Main Street. Dwelling mix proposed is 4 x two-bedroom , 1 x three-bedroom and 3 x four-bedroom properties. A representative will be attending the next Parish Council meeting to be held on Monday 6th March.
The proposed plans are attached:
ATSL15 Plot 4 Proposed Development.pdf
ATSL12 Plot 2 Proposed Development.pdf
ATSL16 Plot 5 (Revised) Elevations and Floor Plans.pdf
ATSL14 Plot 3 Proposed Development - Floor Plans.pdf
ATSL2 Proposed Site Layout Plan.pdf
ATSL11 Proposed Conversion Plots 1 6 7 and 8.pdf
ATSL13 Plot 3 Elevations (Revised).pdf
ATSL24 Planning Design and Access Statement.pdf
Further works on the Solar System Way
published on 20th Jan 2023
We’ve now had confirmation that the works on the Solar System Way near Escrick will begin on Monday 23rd Jan. https://www.facebook.com/SustransYorks
Update from Factco on full fibre network delivery in the village
published on 22nd Dec 2022
Please find attached an update from Factco on the Escrick full fibre network delivery.
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Precept consultation 2023-2024
published on 8th Dec 2022
As your Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and the City of York one of Commissioner Zoë’s statutory duties is to set the precepts for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, something every Commissioner must do every year.
This year, more than ever, it is important that Commissioner Zoë hears from as many people as possible. She knows that many individuals and families are facing challenging times, but so are our services, and Commissioner Zoe’s wants to make sure that our police and fire services can continue to invest in the vital work they do for our communities to keep everyone safe.
It is never easy asking for more money, but any increase in funding will be considered carefully. Before setting the levels of precept for the two services, Commissioner Zoë would like to know your views on possible options.
The survey is open until midnight on Monday 16th January 2022. The survey can be completed online at www.TellCommissionerZoe.co.uk
North Yorkshire Community Messaging
published on 6th Dec 2022
North Yorkshire Community Messaging is a free email messaging service from North Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, providing news and updates on policing matters that are relevant to you and your local community.
Our communities play a crucial part in helping us prevent and detect crime and anti-social behaviour. By signing up to North Yorkshire Community Messaging, you'll receive email alerts about crime in your area, witness appeals, general policing activity and any scams you should be aware of. Receiving messages from a trusted source allows you to share reputable and reliable messages with friends and family in your local area.
The email alerts you will receive will depend on the topics you select. For example if you pick ‘farming’ or ‘rural’ as an area of interest, you will receive email alerts relating to this. You can select a variety of topics including areas of business, vehicles, animals, etc. as well as selecting different areas of North Yorkshire, dependent on where you live and work.
Signing up to North Yorkshire Community Messaging is free, quick and simple. You’ll be able to choose what you want to receive email alerts about and how often. It’s easy to use and you’ll only receive messages about topics that you’ve selected. You can change your preferences or decide to stop receiving messages at any time.
Sign up at; https://www.northyorkshirecommunitymessaging.co.uk
Escrick Neighbourhood Plan
published on 7th Oct 2022 (updated on 9th Jan 2023)
The Making of Escrick Neighbourhood Development Plan
Following the referendum on 6 October 2022, the Escrick Neighbourhood Development Plan was formally made by Selby District Council on Tuesday 13 December 2022.
Please find attached a copy of the final Decision Statement. ENDP Final Decision
The Neighbourhood Development Plan and further information can also be viewed on the Council’s website - https://www.selby.gov.uk/escrick-neighbourhood-development-plan