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More cash for apprentice scheme

A scheme that helps Richmondshire businesses employ apprentices has received another £20,000 in funding from district councillors.
18/01/2019
Rate relief for mobile phone mast providers

Broadband providers are to get relief on their business rates.
16/01/2019
Single parking permit to be introduced

A single parking permit for anyone wishing to use Richmondshire’s car parks on a regular basis looks set to be introduced.
14/01/2019
Pop-Up Shed open day

Richmondshire’s popular Pop-Up Shed for ex-forces personnel is holding an open day next week (January 17).
11/01/2019
Submissions now being taken for the North and East Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards 2019

Applications are now welcome for the North and East Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards 2019. The largest business to business awards recognise quality in all types of building projects.
10/01/2019
Richmondshire District Council receives Silver Armed Forces Covenant Award

Richmondshire District Council has been awarded a Silver Employer Recognition Award to recognise its support as an employer for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.
20/12/2018
Civic chair finds a new home

A ceremonial chair consigned to storage since Richmondshire District Council moved to its base at Mercury House, has found a new home.
18/12/2018
Richmond Central Ward January advice surgery

Richmondshire District Council Ward Members for the Richmond Central Ward will be holding their next monthly Ward Advice Surgery on January 3.
18/12/2018
Fraudster applied for benefits using false documents

A Richmondshire District Council investigation has uncovered and successfully prosecuted a serious case of fraud - which deprived the public purse of almost £800.
18/12/2018
Food parcels for Richmondshire hostel

Richmondshire’s hostel received an early Christmas present this week when a massive parcel of food was delivered.
17/12/2018
Offices closed for Christmas

Richmondshire District Council’s offices will be closed over the festive period – but emergencies will still be dealt with.
14/12/2018
Christmas waste collections

Refuse and recycling collection dates across Richmondshire are revised due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
14/12/2018
Post office visit

Richmondshire District Council Chairman, Councillor Bill Glover, saw at first-hand how the Christmas post gets through - and passed on Season’s Greetings to the Post Office’s hardworking staff.
14/12/2018
Richmondshire businesses are victorious at Flavours of Herriot Country Awards

A record number of businesses based in Richmondshire came up trumps this year at the Flavours of Herriot Country Awards.
05/12/2018
Cash help for nature reserve

A £29,000 conservation scheme at a Richmondshire nature reserve has received cash help from the District Council.
29/11/2018
Check for legitimate charity collections

Richmondshire householders can now be sure they are giving to legitimate charity collections by visiting Richmondshire District Council's website.
28/11/2018
Cash for ambitious sports scheme

An ambitious scheme to create a sports and community hub in Leyburn has been completed – with help from Richmondshire District Council.
26/11/2018
The Explorers Road through Richmondshire

Richmondshire businesses are being urged to get involved in a project to put the district on the European map.
21/11/2018
Rooms to help people in temporary housing need

Local businesses are being urged to help find accommodation for people in need across Richmondshire.
21/11/2018
Safe cycling campaign

A national campaign focusing on safe cycling is being backed by Safer Richmondshire.
19/11/2018
Last garden waste collections

Householders in Richmondshire are being reminded that there is only one more collection of garden waste left this year.
16/11/2018
The Dairy, Eastburn Farmhouse, Leyburn wins at 2018 LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals

The project at The Dairy, Eastburn Farmhouse, Leyburn, constructed by Acton & Mudd, designed by and for Cottage in the Dales and nominated by the building control team from North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership was awarded the title of Best Inclusive Building at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals – one of the most recognised events on the building industry’s calendar.
16/11/2018
Campaign to raise fraud awareness

An international campaign to raise awareness of fraud has the backing of councils across North Yorkshire and York.
15/11/2018
Award for Richmond Bevin Boy

Lifelong Richmondshire resident Jack Birdsall has been honoured for his services to his country.
07/11/2018
Annual rough sleeper count within Richmondshire

The annual estimate of the number of rough sleepers within Richmondshire will be taken this month.
07/11/2018
Richmond poppy display

Richmond’s Friary Tower is turning red this week as part of the town’s tributes for the 2018 Remembrance Day.
06/11/2018
Recycling information delivered to Garrison homes

Thousands of homes across Catterick Garrison have been issued with information on what can and cannot be recycled through kerbside collections.
01/11/2018
Cash for sport in Leyburn

Sport provision in Leyburn has improved thanks to grant aid from the district council.
01/11/2018
First for Richmond Pool

Richmond’s Pool has become the first in Yorkshire to be awarded ‘dementia friendly’ status.
29/10/2018
Cash for Leyburn apprentice

A Leyburn beauty salon has taken on an apprentice - bringing the total supported through a district council scheme to 18.
29/10/2018
New policy for grant scheme adopted

A new policy to improve the way disabled facilities grants are administered across Richmondshire has been approved.
23/10/2018
Walk this way and combat dog fouling

A popular Richmondshire walk has been revamped and brought with it a 50% decrease in incidents of dog fouling.
22/10/2018
Fitness facilities to get upgrade

Fitness facilities in Richmond and Colburn are to get a facelift – with the help of a £25,000 cash injection from the district council.
22/10/2018
New homelessness prevention duties

New duties to prevent homelessness and support homeless people came into force in October.
17/10/2018
Cash for Richmond apprentices

A Richmond based restaurant has taken on three young people thanks to help from a District Council grant scheme.
16/10/2018
National food scheme comes to Colburn

A national scheme to prevent food waste – and help people in need – has come to Richmondshire.
16/10/2018
Clock ticking on review of Richmondshire's local plan

Richmondshire residents have until the end of this month (October) to have their say on the first stage of a review of the district’s Local Development Plan.
15/10/2018
Compelling economic case for Yorkshire devolution presented to Government

Yorkshire council leaders have asked the Government to work with them to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal which could deliver a £30bn-a-year boost to the region and the UK.
12/10/2018
Discretionary rate relief for businesses providing childcare services

Richmondshire District Council looks set to approve a policy to award discretionary rate relief to businesses that provide childcare services.
10/10/2018
Funding for another 60 Richmondshire schemes

A scheme that has already helped more than 400 Richmondshire community groups is funding a further 60 projects this year.
09/10/2018
Estate walkabouts in Richmond and Colburn

Richmondshire’s programme of autumn estate walkabouts begin later this month – in Richmond and Colburn.
09/10/2018
Cash from memory walk

Staff from a Richmond shop have handed over £100 to the Alzheimer’s Society – cash raised from the Richmondshire Dementia Action Alliance Group’s Memory Walk in September.
08/10/2018
Lighting up to mark baby loss awareness week

One of Richmond’s iconic landmarks is turning pink and blue this week to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.
08/10/2018
Time running out to secure vote

Time is running out for Richmondshire residents to get their names on the new Register of Electors.
08/10/2018
Award for rising star

One of Richmondshire’s rising young stars has been rewarded for her performance as Eliza Doolittle.
02/10/2018
Cash for communities up for grabs

Community groups in North Richmondshire still have chance to take a slice of a £10,000 cash pot.
01/10/2018
MOD shows off new infrastructure in Catterick Garrison

Members of the Ministry of Defence’s Army Basing Programme (ABP) team have given the Leader and Deputy Leader of Richmondshire District Council (RDC) a tour of Bourlon and Marne Barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, where over £70M has been invested recently to improve working and single living accommodation for the soldiers based there.
27/09/2018
Richmond central ward advice October surgery

Richmondshire District Council Ward Members for the Richmond Central Ward will be holding their next monthly Ward Advice Surgery on October 4.
27/09/2018
Top cyclists heading for Richmond in 2019

Richmond marketplace will welcome the world’s top cyclists once more next year (2019).
26/09/2018
Revamped recycling centres

Richmondshire’s 20 recycling banks have been given a makeover.
25/09/2018
Richmondshire memory walk

Over 50 people from Richmondshire joined forces on Sunday (Sept 23) to unite against dementia - by taking part in the first memory walk in Richmondshire.
24/09/2018
Distillery takes on apprentice

A small Richmondshire based distillery is expanding its social media presence through a district council grant scheme.
24/09/2018
Cash amplifies sound levels

Budding actors, actresses and musicians are being heard more clearly after a £750 donation from the district council.
19/09/2018
New business advisor for Richmondshire

Richmondshire is to get a dedicated business advisor to help the district’s economy grow.
14/09/2018
£100,000 upgrade for council toilets

Programme to upgrade Richmondshire’s 14 public toilets has been given the green light.
13/09/2018
Blooming lovely winners 2018

Green fingered Richmondshire’s residents have come top of the league in the district’s annual gardening competition.
07/09/2018
Local people to have their say on Richmondshire's future

A review of Richmondshire District Council’s Local Development Plan - for the towns and villages outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park – is underway.
03/09/2018
Make sure you are on the new register

Richmondshire District Council’s canvass for the new Register of Electors moves into its next stage this week.
03/09/2018
Richmond Central Ward September advice surgery

Richmondshire District Council Ward Members for the Richmond Central Ward will be holding their next monthly Ward Advice Surgery on September 6.
28/08/2018
Memory walk in Catterick

People in Richmondshire are being called upon to unite against dementia by supporting a memory walk next month.
20/08/2018
New website rated third best local authority UK website

Richmondshire District Council’s new website has risen up the quality ranks – jumping more than 200 places since it was launched nine months ago.
20/08/2018
Bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the August bank holiday.
20/08/2018
Help keep Richmondshire clean

Richmondshire residents are being urged to help keep the district free from dog fouling.
16/08/2018
Successful fraud prosecution

Richmondshire District Council’s fraud team has uncovered and successfully prosecuted a serious case of fraud - which deprived the public purse of over £2,000.
09/08/2018
Council tax discount scheme under review

A review of Richmondshire council taxpayers receiving single person discount starts this month.
08/08/2018
Council tax collection rate hits all time high

Richmondshire’s council tax collection rates have reached their highest in at least eleven years.
08/08/2018
Council receives silver Armed Forces award

Richmondshire District Council has once again been recognised for its support of defence personnel by receiving a silver award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
07/08/2018
Elections - polling arrangements

Richmondshire residents of Colburn, Gayles and Richmond are being urged to have their say on review of polling arrangements for these parishes.
06/08/2018
Richmondshire's dementia friendly ambitions

Richmondshire District Council leader, Councillor Yvonne Peacock, has told authority members she is committed to creating a dementia friendly district.
25/07/2018
Funding stream deadline nears

Community groups have just weeks to enter their bids for cash from a district council funding pot.
25/07/2018
Pop up shed on tour

Richmondshire’s popular ‘pop up shed’ for veterans in the district is taking to the road.
25/07/2018
Celebrating housing success

Richmondshire District Council celebrated its continuing success in providing new housing at a conference last week.
23/07/2018
Charities receive cash

Four local charities have taken a share of over £7,000 raised by the former Chairman of Richmondshire District Council.
23/07/2018
First members of apprenticeship scheme

A new scheme to help boost small Richmondshire businesses has welcomed its first members!
18/07/2018
Action plan for rural Richmondshire

An initiative to attract and retain families and young people in the rural parts of Richmondshire has been endorsed by district councillors.
11/07/2018
Make sure you secure your vote

Richmondshire residents are being urged not to ‘lose their voice’ – and look out for their voter registration details in the post.
11/07/2018
Operation Eyeball

A brand new task force named Operation Eyeball has been formed to tackle flytipping in rural parts of North Yorkshire and Richmondshire.
10/07/2018
Tour de Yorkshire boosts county’s economy by £98 million!

The 2018 Tour de Yorkshire boosted the county’s economy by a massive £98 MILLION, independent research shows today.
10/07/2018
Oak poppy presented to Cadets

An oak poppy - hand carved by master craftsman, Terry Harrington – has been presented to Catterick cadets to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
05/07/2018
Golden opportunity for community led housing

A new multi-million pound government fund will provide local communities with a golden opportunity to build more permanently affordable housing.
03/07/2018
North Yorkshire and East Riding exceed homes target

North Yorkshire and East Riding Rural Housing Enablers - in partnership with their Registered Provider partners - announced July 2 that they have exceeded their annual target for new rural affordable homes.
02/07/2018
Celebrate our successes with us

Richmondshire District Council is to celebrate its continuing success in providing new housing as well as exceeding its annual housing targets in the Local Plan area for two years in a row.
29/06/2018
Land Art to Support Armed Forces Day

Hundreds of plastic bottles recycled into an artwork for the visit of the Tour de Yorkshire have been moved to Richmond as part of celebrations for Armed Forces Week.
29/06/2018
Promoting dementia friendly Richmondshire

Richmondshire Dementia Action Alliance is working hard to make the district becoming dementia friendly – with their latest project bringing together the district council and the fire service.
29/06/2018
Flag raised at Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council marked National Armed Forces Day by ‘flying the flag’ this week.
25/06/2018
Cash for mopeds to help young people

Richmondshire residents needing help to get to work are to benefit from five new mopeds partly funded by the District Council.
18/06/2018
Deadline for grants looming

Local businesses have just days left to apply for funding from a District Council cash pot!
18/06/2018
Kerbside recycling scheme paying dividends

Improvements to Richmondshire’s recycling collection scheme is paying dividends.
15/06/2018
Council's income gets a boost

Income generation in two major district council run services has grown over the last 12 months.
14/06/2018
Tenant satisfaction on the up

The results of a survey of Richmondshire’s housing tenants have shown satisfaction rates with their district council landlord are on the up.
14/06/2018
Cash injection for Garrison expansion

Plans for the major development of Catterick Garrison – which will see a 50% increase in service personnel over the next 15 years – has received a cash injection of £70,000.
12/06/2018
Wooden case for celebratory knife

Richmondshire veterans have helped carve a wooden case to display a ceremonial knife presented to the District Council.
11/06/2018
Free workshops to celebrate Armed Force Day

A free family fun day is to take place in Richmond later this month to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Members of the Pop Up Shed are hosting the event at The Station on Saturday June 30 (from 10am until 4pm) to showcase the Shed’s work.
11/06/2018
Blooming lovely

Richmondshire gardeners are getting ready for the annual summer competition to find the best blooms in the district.
01/06/2018
Tribute to Barry Dodd CBE

Leader of Richmondshire District Council, Councillor Yvonne Peacock, has added her tribute to those pouring in for Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, Barry Dodd CBE who died in a helicopter crash yesterday (May 30).
31/05/2018
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

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