"A top four star council that is improving well," says the Audit Commission. North Yorkshire is England's largest rural county with a population of 595,000 covering 3,000 square miles, and enjoying a rich tapestry of natural landscapes, coasts and urban elegance.

The people of North Yorkshire rely on County Council services in many areas of their lives. Education, social services, libraries, trading standards, roads and transport are just some of the wide range of services that the authority provides.

Latest news

	About your councillor Find out details about your councillor.
	Contact us Find out how to contact the Council by telephone, post and email, and where to find County Hall.
	Report a highway problem Report a problem with roads, pavements and bridges.
	Report a street light problem Report a broken streetlight.
	Report a traffic light problem Report a problem with traffic lights using our online form.
	School admissions Apply online for a school place
	Website feedback We are keen to hear your views on our website. Fill in our form and send us your comments and suggestions.

Recycle your tree and cards Each year hundreds of tonnes of Christmas trees and cards are thrown away. The County Council is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees at their household waste recycling centres, and recycle their cards at selected retailers in partnership with the Woodland Trust. Find out more.