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Garage goes 24/7 in the Dales

A small Dales garage is supplying fuel round the clock thanks to a grant from the District Council.
23/05/2018
Pop in to make a poppy

Veterans are being encouraged to hand carve a wooden poppy – at a special session with a master craftsman, Terry Harrington at the Pop up Shed in Richmond on Thursday (24 May) as part of the Healthy Horizons scheme.
21/05/2018
New council Chairman

Richmondshire District Council has a new Chairman.
21/05/2018
Spring bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the May Day holiday.
21/05/2018
Starting home composting is easier than ever

As part of International Compost Awareness Week, from 6 to 12 May, North Yorkshire County Council and the City of York Council are encouraging residents to start composting with a fantastic offer in partnership with getcomposting.com.
10/05/2018
Tour success for Richmondshire

Saturday’s visit of the Tour de Yorkshire to Richmondshire has been hailed a massive success.
08/05/2018
Land art brings community together

Thousands of plastic bottles have been recycled into a massive work of art to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire’s visit to Catterick this weekend.
04/05/2018
May day waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the May Day holiday.
01/05/2018
Sea of flags to greet Tour de Yorkshire riders

Richmond schoolchildren will see off Tour de Yorkshire riders with a sea of specially made flags.
30/04/2018
‘Unique’ mountain bike trail opens in Swaledale

Local school children – and their parents – were all smiles at the official opening of the Swale Trail, the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s first ‘family friendly’ mountain bike trail.
30/04/2018
Largest-ever Tour de Yorkshire caravan and ambassadors tour

The millions of spectators getting ready to line the route for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire will have a special treat in store with organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and ASO confirming the largest-ever publicity caravan and ambassadors tour.
27/04/2018
Gift for Tour winner

Richmondshire veterans have created a special souvenir for the winner of stage three of the Tour de Yorkshire.
27/04/2018
Richmond gears up for a great Tour de Yorkshire day

As this year’s Tour de Yorkshire draws closer, Richmond is gearing up to be proud first-time hosts of the start of Stage 3 of the men’s race on Saturday 5 May.
18/04/2018
Estate walkabouts

Richmondshire’s programme of spring estate walkabouts began this week
12/04/2018
Dalesman honoured

After a century a brave Dalesman was finally honoured at his place of birth on April 10
10/04/2018
Free seminar to help communities ease housing issues

Community groups across the Yorkshire Dales are being invited to a special free seminar to look at how to provide affordable housing in their towns and villages.
09/04/2018
Gear up to welcome the world's best cyclists

With a month to go until the start of the Tour de Yorkshire, organisers Welcome to Yorkshire are reminding people to get their Land Art and Best Dressed competition entries in
05/04/2018
Boundary review reaches final stage

Recommendations which will redraw the electoral boundaries in Richmondshire have been published.
04/04/2018
Businesses urged to paint a bike

Richmond based businesses are being encouraged to paint the town blue and yellow for the visit of the Tour de Yorkshire in May.
03/04/2018
Keeping Richmondshire clean

The campaign to clear Richmondshire of dog fouling has taken a step forward.
03/04/2018
Easter waste and recycling collections 2018

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the Easter holidays.
26/03/2018
Record number of teams unveiled for 2018 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire women’s race

With just over six weeks to go until the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire, organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and Amaury Sport Organisation have announced a record 40 teams will compete.
26/03/2018
'Tour' trophies visit Richmond

Richmond residents came out in force today (Friday March 16) to check out the official ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ trophies.
16/03/2018
Homelessness: council plans for changes to improve support

New government legislation is set to give Richmondshire District Council expanded powers to assist families and single people who are at risk of becoming homeless.
16/03/2018
‘Tour' trophies coming to town

Richmond residents are to get a sneak preview of the official ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ trophies next week.
08/03/2018
Armed forces award for the council

Richmondshire District Council has been recognised for its support for defence personnel.
05/03/2018
Apprenticeship scheme launched

A new scheme to help Richmondshire businesses employ apprentices has been launched today (March 5) as part of National Apprentice Week.
05/03/2018
On your marks...Get set...Wave!

Richmond schoolchildren are being encouraged to welcome the Tour de Yorkshire to the town by creating a sea of flags.
05/03/2018
Community led housing hub launched

A new hub to help communities develop affordable homes across North Yorkshire and East Riding has been launched today (March 5).
05/03/2018
Grants to small business

An agricultural engineer and building designer has received a £1000 grant to help grow his small business.
01/03/2018
Waste collections cancelled for rest of week

All collections of household and garden waste across Richmondshire have been cancelled for the remainder of this week (March 1 and 2) due to the severe weather conditions.
01/03/2018
Waste collections remain cancelled

All collections of household and garden waste across Richmondshire have been postponed again today (March 1) due to the severe weather conditions.
01/03/2018
Waste collections cancelled

All collections of household and garden waste across Richmondshire have been postponed today (February 28) due to the severe weather conditions.
28/02/2018
Council tax increase approved

Richmondshire District Councillors have kept council tax rises to a minimum this year – with an increase of just 2.42%.
28/02/2018
Action on anti-social behaviour in Colburn and Brough with St Giles

An order to tackle serious anti-social behaviour problems in the Colburn and Brough with St Giles area will start next month.
22/02/2018
Council tax increase unchanged

Richmondshire District Councillors look set to keep council tax rises to a minimum this year by holding the increase at 2.42%- which at £5 matches the 2017 rise and is lower than the 2.99% maximum rise.
21/02/2018
New Healthy Horizons team

Army veteran Chris Childs has joined a council team delivering a programme to help his ex colleagues.
12/02/2018
Join the Tour de Yorkshire’s army of valued volunteers

Welcome to Yorkshire are on the lookout for a record number of Tour Makers for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire (May 3-6).
06/02/2018
Magic shed in Richmond

Magic with a military twist came to Richmond last week as part of a free scheme which encourages ex-forces personnel to be more creative.
23/01/2018
Disrupted bin collections

The inclement weather continues to cause major disruptions to the refuse and recycling service across Richmondshire.
19/01/2018
Cash for small Richmondshire businesses

Another eight small businesses have received a cash boost thanks to a grants scheme operated by Richmondshire District Council.
17/01/2018
Action on anti-social behaviour in Colburn

An order will ban groups of youths congregating in Colburn – and address serious anti-social behaviour problems in the area.
17/01/2018
Repairs to toilets approved

The first phase of a £105,000 programme to update district council run toilet blocks in Richmondshire will start this spring.
17/01/2018
Cash to support Tour de Yorkshire

Richmondshire communities on the route of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire can tap into a £15,000 cash pot set up by district councillors.
17/01/2018
CCTV cash approved

Cash to help fund the return of CCTV cameras in Richmond town centre has been approved.
17/01/2018
CCTV coming back to Richmond

CCTV cameras look set to return to Richmond town centre - because of a cash boost from the District Council.
08/01/2018
Order to curb anti-social behaviour in Colburn

Anti-social behaviour blighting parts of Colburn is set to be addressed by the introduction of an order banning groups of youths congregating in the area.
08/01/2018
Repairs to toilets set to be approved

The first phase of a ten year programme to update district council run toilet blocks in Richmondshire is expected to start this spring.
08/01/2018
Christmas waste collections

Refuse and recycling collection dates across Richmondshire are revised due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
14/12/2017
Nepalese ambassador visits council

Richmondshire District Council has played host to the Nepalese Ambassador, Dr Durga Bahadur Subedi.
12/12/2017
New homes open in Hudswell

Three new homes for ‘local’ people have been officially opened – adding to the portfolio of a village housing charity.
12/12/2017
Richmond to become a 'tour star'

Richmond has been unveiled as one of the four start towns for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire.
05/12/2017
Leaders: ‘increase council tax on second homes’

Increasing council tax on second homes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of a number of measures being proposed as part of efforts to help attract and retain families to live and work in the area.
29/11/2017
Senior army officer visits Richmond

The senior Army officer charged with overseeing the development of Catterick Garrison has met key council leaders and stakeholders.
17/11/2017
Pop up shed in Richmond

A free scheme to encourage ex-forces personnel to be more creative has launched its first pop-up shed.
15/11/2017
Annual rough sleeper count

The annual estimate of the number of rough sleepers within Richmondshire will be taken this month - focussing on one night.
14/11/2017
Richmondshire benefits from army covenant

Richmondshire is one of five North Yorkshire councils set to benefit from a £196,000 grant.
14/11/2017
Ponies introduced to nature reserve

Ponies are being introduced to a Richmondshire nature reserve as part of a £30,000 conservation project.
13/11/2017
More cash for small businesses

A grant scheme that has injected more than £120,000 into small Richmondshire businesses over the last four years has opened for its next round of allocations.
02/11/2017
Consultation on new boundaries enters final stages

Richmondshire residents are being urged to have their say on plans to redraw the district’s ward boundaries – and reduce the number of councillors representing them by ten.
31/10/2017
Poppy display in Richmond

A spectacular poppy walk has been created at Richmondshire District Council’s headquarters to celebrate the 2017 Remembrance Day.
30/10/2017
Citizens Advice service merges in North Yorkshire

The Citizens Advice service for Hambleton, Richmondshire, Selby and District has expanded – to take in the Ryedale area and cover a population of 278,000 people.
25/10/2017
Discretionary rate relief

Richmondshire District Council has approved a policy to award rate relief to businesses whose bills have increased the most following the rate revaluation.
19/10/2017
Unique trail gets council funding

A unique new mountain bike trail is being created in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to a £50,000 grant from Richmondshire District Council.
17/10/2017
Autumn estate walkabouts

Richmondshire’s programme of estate walkabouts take place this autumn – in Richmond and Colburn.
11/10/2017
Poppies galore at district council

The council’s headquarters will be a sea of poppies to celebrate the 2017 Remembrance day.
06/10/2017
Have your say on council tax discounts

Richmondshire residents are being urged to have a say on a scheme which can give a council tax reduction of up to 85% to working age people.
05/10/2017
Get help to cut energy bills

Energy ‘Best Deal’ advisors are set to help local people reduce their bills.
05/10/2017
Charity cash from recycling roadshows

A series of recycling roadshows raised £135 for Richmondshire charities.
29/09/2017
Richmond to host Tour de Yorkshire 2018

Richmond has been unveiled as one of the eight host locations for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire.
28/09/2017
40 years voluntary service marked

Two volunteers have been rewarded for chalking up more than 40 years combined service to the local citizens advice bureau.
26/09/2017
New recycling scheme starts

Richmondshire’s new recycling service came into play today (Monday Sept 25) with householders able to leave more products than ever for kerbside collection.
25/09/2017
Blooming lovely winners

Green-fingered Graham Frankland retained his winning spot in Richmondshire’s annual gardening competition.
21/09/2017
Countdown to major new recycling scheme

Major changes to recycling collections from Richmondshire households are just days away.
18/09/2017
Make sure you vote

Richmondshire District Council’s canvass for the new Register of Electors is in its final stage.
14/09/2017
Small Business Grant Scheme

A scheme that has injected more than £120,000 into small businesses across Richmondshire over that last four years has had another £30,000 added to its pot.
14/09/2017
Aid for Richmondshire businesses

Richmondshire businesses are set to receive additional rate relief from the District Council.
12/09/2017
Join the community messaging service

Richmondshire residents and business owners are being urged to sign up for a new information service.
08/09/2017
Wards redrawn to reflect Richmondshire’s identity

Richmondshire councillors have added their proposal to consultation on how to draw up the authority’s future ward boundaries.
06/09/2017
Councillors say no to combined commissioner

Richmondshire councillors have voted unanimously against a plan give the North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner responsibility for the county’s fire and rescue service.
06/09/2017
Workshops to boost tourism in Richmondshire

A series of workshops to encourage tourism businesses to get involved in a new initiative for Richmondshire take place next month.
29/08/2017
Potential development sites wanted

Richmondshire residents, landowners, developers and businesses are being urged to help the council in its call for future development sites.
23/08/2017
Major new recycling scheme on the way

Major changes to recycling collections from Richmondshire households come into play next month.
23/08/2017
Safer community

Thirty-one Richmondshire parishes have installed life-saving equipment thanks to grant aid from the District Council.
07/08/2017
Plaque to commemorate former councillor

A plaque to commemorate the life of one of Richmondshire’s past councillors has been unveiled.
31/07/2017
Councillors back health campaign

Richmondshire District Councillors have added their weight to a campaign to secure under threat health services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital.
27/07/2017
Planning decision defended

Richmondshire District Council has defended its decisions to reject proposals for 69 new homes on two sites in Catterick Garrison after the developer refused to include any affordable homes to meet current government requirements.
26/07/2017
No to CCTV system in Richmond

Richmondshire District Council will not be re-installing cctv cameras in Richmond town centre.
26/07/2017
Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help man the Citizens Advice Hambleton, Richmondshire and Selby and District services – especially at its Richmond office.
25/07/2017
Refuse collections change for August bank holiday

Refuse and recycling collections will be one day late across Richmondshire district next week – because of the late summer bank holiday.
21/07/2017
Lifeline...Lifesaver

A service that provides emergency support to hundreds of people across Richmondshire has become the latest campaign to hit the sides of the district’s refuse trucks.
18/07/2017
Make sure of your vote

Richmondshire residents are being urged to make sure they have the right to vote.
17/07/2017
Exciting improvements for Leyburn Station

A massive improvement scheme at Leyburn station is to go ahead thanks to a £72,050 grant from the district council.
11/07/2017
Richmond garden saved

A proposal to sell a small garden close to the waterfalls in Richmond will not go ahead – following pleas from local residents.
05/07/2017
Cash for local charities

Three local charities have received donations of over £400 each thanks the fundraising by the past chairman of Richmondshire District Council.
05/07/2017
Record number of rural affordable homes

A record 174 new rural affordable homes were built in north and east Yorkshire in the last 12 months – bringing to total to 750 over the past six years.
30/06/2017
New support service for armed forces veterans

A new support service aimed at former members of the armed forces has been launched.
27/06/2017
New ward boundaries for Richmondshire

Local people are being asked to have their say on plans to reduce the number of councillors sitting on Richmondshire District Council by ten.
27/06/2017
Flag raised at Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council marked National Armed Forces Day by ‘flying the flag’ last week (Monday June 19).
27/06/2017
Eat safe this summer

Food hygiene experts are promoting the importance of the four C’s this summer – to keep Richmondshire residents safe from episodes of food poisoning.
21/06/2017
CCTV system not to be redeployed

Richmondshire councillors are recommending that a system of CCTV cameras is not to be reinstated in Richmond town centre.
15/06/2017
First step to weight loss

Richmondshire residents wanting to improve their health - and lose weight in time for summer holidays - can get help to take their first steps to success.
15/06/2017
Action plan for improvements

Richmondshire councillors have endorsed an action plan which will take the authority on an ambitious ‘improvement journey’.
15/06/2017
Have your say on new policy

Local people are being asked to have their say on a new strategy that gives them a voice on council policies.
15/06/2017
Funding stream doubled

A scheme that has already paid out almost £206,000 to local community groups is to have its budget doubled.
14/06/2017
Community house building conference for Richmondshire

Landowners, self-builders, small builders or suppliers and community groups are being invited to take part in a house building conference next month.
12/06/2017
North Yorkshire’s older veterans receive £1million

North Yorkshire is set to receive £1 million in funding for veterans over the age of 65.
05/06/2017
Free parking at White Shops to be extended

Richmondshire District Council has confirmed that free parking at its Hildyard Row car park at White Shops, Catterick Garrison, will be extended until the road improvements are completed.
26/05/2017
Refuse collections change for May bank holiday

Refuse and recycling collections will be one day late across Richmondshire district next week – because of the second May bank holiday.
24/05/2017
Richmond central ward advice surgery

Richmondshire District Council Ward Members for the Richmond Central Ward will be holding their next monthly Ward Advice Surgery on June 1.
24/05/2017
Gardener helped by council grant

A gardener is now able to work more efficiently and safely thanks to a grant from Richmondshire District Council.
24/05/2017
Richmondshire's blooming lovely gardens

Richmondshire housing tenants are preparing to do battle in the annual competition to find the best gardens in the district.
17/05/2017
New council chairman 2017-2018

Richmondshire District Council has a new chairman.
17/05/2017
Ambitious Richmondshire still has work to do

An independent review has described Richmondshire District Council as an ‘ambitious’ authority wanting to increase services where it can to support local residents.
08/05/2017
Reduction in councillors reduced

Proposed changes to the number of councillors serving Richmondshire District Council have been sanctioned – as part of an ongoing drive to improve efficiency within the authority.
27/04/2017
Refuse collections change for early May bank holiday

Refuse and recycling collections will be one day late across Richmondshire district next week – because of the first May bank holiday.
26/04/2017
New councillor for Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council has a new councillor.
24/04/2017
Cleaner village following campaign

Dog owners in a Richmondshire village have been praised for their work to clean up the community.
21/04/2017
New support organisation will help boost communities

Two charities have merged to offer voluntary sector organisations and communities in Richmondshire and surrounding areas enhanced support, advocacy and networking opportunities.
19/04/2017
Easter waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the Easter holidays.
05/04/2017

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