Our vision is for Richmondshire to be a place where people will want to live, work and visit; where people enjoy a high quality of life and environment, feel safe, healthy and prosperous and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Richmondshire District Council Swale House Frenchgate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4JE
Phone: 01748 829100 Fax: 01748 825071 E-Mail: enquiries@richmondshire.gov.uk
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The Council offers a number of important services online.
You can see the Council's planning policies and view planning applications online.
Learn about every service the Council provides, from abandoned vehicles to zoo licences.
Get the lowdown on just about everything you need to know about being young in Richmondshire.
The Council is one of the largest employers in the district, and new opportunities come up all the time.
Latest news
17/07: Green Flag success for Friary Gardens
15/07: Hundreds have their say about Yorke Square
14/07: Local authors to sign books at tourist information centre
11/07: Leyburn Tourist Information Centre passes “mystery shopping” test with flying colours
What's On?
No need to be bored over the summer holidays! You can download activity guides from Richmondshire Leisure Trust, Richmond SureStart Children's Centre, Yorebridge Sport and Fitness, 4Youth and Colburn Community Partnership (all in PDF format), to find out what's on around Richmondshire.
Bluetongue Update
From July 21, the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended to include the districts of Hambleton, Scarborough, Harrogate, Ryedale and Selby. However, Richmondshire and Craven will remain free of Bluetongue restrictions. For more information on Bluetongue call the DEFRA helpline on 08459 335577 or the North Yorkshire County Council helpline on 0845 3301221.
