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Going electric in Richmondshire

Richmondshire motorists have easier access to electric charging points.

11/11/2019
Drink safely

Richmondshire residents are being urged to be ‘drinkaware’ as part of a national campaign in the lead up to the festive season.

11/11/2019
Free business support in Richmondshire

Free Business Support in Richmondshire

01/11/2019
Land art competition voting now open

Yorkshire 2019 and Welcome to Yorkshire have announced that voting is now open to find the winner of their coveted Land Art Competition.

29/10/2019
New independent panel members needed

New independent panel members needed

29/10/2019
Grant scheme opens for business

Grant scheme opens for business

28/10/2019
Richmond West Ward advice surgery October 2019

Councillors for the Richmond West Ward will be holding their next advice surgery next week - on Monday October 28.

24/10/2019
Lifeline service reduced fees confirmed

Charges for Richmondshire’s emergency call and welfare service for older and vulnerable people are to drop from April next year.

23/10/2019
Keep 24 / 7 urgent care centre

A call to keep Northallerton hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre open 24 hours a day, seven days a week has received backing from district councillors.

23/10/2019
Go ahead for £300,000 community grant

A new £300,000 grant scheme to fund community and social projects in Richmondshire has got the green light.

23/10/2019
Annual rough sleeper estimate

An estimate of the number of rough sleepers in Richmondshire will take place this Wednesday evening (October 23).

21/10/2019
New councillor in Richmondshire

Richmondshire has a new councillor.

18/10/2019
Council fund will warm homes

A new fund to help Richmondshire residents warm up their homes has been launched.

17/10/2019
MP welcomes council flood costs payment

A council hit by the cost of dealing with the flash flooding which devastated parts of the Yorkshire Dales in the summer is to be reimbursed by the Government.

16/10/2019
Budget consultation underway

Richmondshire residents and business owners are being given a say on what the district council should spend its money on.

16/10/2019
Lifeline service fees reduced

Charges for Richmondshire’s emergency call and welfare service for older and vulnerable people look set to drop.

15/10/2019
Review of council tax discounts

A review of council tax discounts afforded to empty properties will see major changes from next spring.

09/10/2019
Cash for National Park scheme

A scheme to boost nature conservation across the Tees and Swale national parks is to benefit from a £50,000 hand out from Richmondshire District Council.

09/10/2019
First Richmondshire Business Week launched

Richmondshire’s first ever business week opened today (Monday October 7).

08/10/2019
Business week to cover Brexit

Brexit will be covered at Richmondshire’s first ever business week this month – to offer advice as local companies prepare for October 31.

02/10/2019
Richmond West Ward advice surgery on 10 October

Councillors for the Richmond West Ward will be holding their next advice surgery next week - on Thursday, 10th October.

01/10/2019
Join the memory walk - support dementia friendly Richmondshire

Dementia is one of the biggest health challenge facing society today – and the Alzheimer’s Society’s mission is to change the landscape of dementia forever.

01/10/2019
Schoolchildren get ready to greet cyclists

Richmondshire schoolchildren are gearing up to give riders in the world cycling championships a massive North Yorkshire welcome later this week.

24/09/2019
Park and ride to bike championships

A special park and ride service will ferry visitors to the Richmond leg of the world championships next week.

19/09/2019
Business week draws closer

Final preparations for Richmondshire’s first ever business week are underway.

17/09/2019
Land art comes to life in Catterick Garrison

A giant piece of land art is being created in Catterick Garrison to celebrate Yorkshire and its military connections.

16/09/2019
Cycle friendly route moves closer

Plans for a family friendly cycle route in Wensleydale have moved a step closer with an £8,000 cash injection from the district council.

13/09/2019
More cash for apprentices

Apprenticeships with Richmondshire businesses could benefit from a £40,000 fund set aside by the district council.

13/09/2019
Flavours of Herriot Country Awards

The Flavours of Herriot Country Awards have continued to gain momentum each year, and now, in its 8th year, we have been incredibly impressed, with not just the volume of entries, but the sheer quality and incredibly high standards from the food and drink businesses across Richmondshire and Hambleton.

13/09/2019
Flash flooding relief costs council £250,000

July’s flash flooding in Swaledale and Wensleydale has left the District Council with a clean-up bill of around £250,000.

12/09/2019
Blooming lovely winners

Green fingered Richmondshire’s residents have come top of the league in the district’s annual gardening competition.

11/09/2019
Funding for small businesses

A funding stream that has helped more than 180 small Richmondshire businesses over the last six years has been allocated another £60,000.

11/09/2019
New £300,000 community grant pot approved

A new £300,000 grant scheme to fund community and social projects has won the approval of Richmondshire district councillors.

11/09/2019
By-election in Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council is organising a by election next month – for both district and county council seats.

10/09/2019
Schools gear up for rainbow jersey tour

Eleven schools across Yorkshire are in for a special treat next week (September 9-13) as Yorkshire 2019’s Rainbow Jersey Tour takes on a lap of the county.

05/09/2019
Join the memory walk

A special memory walk to unite people against dementia is being held in Catterick next month.

05/09/2019
Richmond West Ward advice surgery

Councillors for the Richmond West Ward will be holding their next monthly advice surgery next week - on Thursday, 12 September.

05/09/2019
Great Britain cycling team announces longlist for UCI

British Cycling has today announced the longlist of riders from which the final team will be selected to compete at the UCI Road World Championships taking place in Yorkshire from 22nd – 29th September.

03/09/2019
Flash flooding relief support from Richmondshire

Members of the District Council’s Corporate Board will next week (September 10) receive an update on the authority’s role in the aftermath of the devastating floods.

03/09/2019
Cycle race newsletters for residents and businesses

Information on this month’s visit of the world cycling championships to Richmond is being delivered to residents and business owners.

03/09/2019
Timings for publicity caravan announced

Yorkshire 2019 have confirmed the timings and stop-off locations for the ground-breaking publicity caravan that will feature on the final weekend of the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

30/08/2019
Ground breaking publicity caravan announced

To celebrate one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, Yorkshire 2019 have announced there will be a publicity caravan for the very first time in the event’s 98-year history.

21/08/2019
Open air cinema - pick your film

An open air cinema is being staged to celebrate the visit of the world’s leading cyclists to Richmond next month – and local people are being invited to choose which films will be screened.

20/08/2019
Cash for Reeth Show shuttle buses

A free shuttle bus service will be provided for visitors to Reeth Show this weekend – thanks to Richmondshire District Council.

20/08/2019
Artist chosen for Richmondshire land art

Designs for an iconic piece of land art to celebrate the visit of the world’s top cyclists to Richmondshire next month are being drawn up.

15/08/2019
Flooding cash awards for businesses and householders

Richmondshire District Council has allocated more than £75,000 to local residents and businesses affected by last month’s flash floods in the Dales.

13/08/2019
New community cycle track showcased to celebrate UCI

The first major legacy investment into cycling facilities across the country has been showcased in Doncaster to mark 50 days to go until the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

05/08/2019
Rural organisations call for support for flooded Dales

NFU and other farming and rural organisations met to assess the extent of the damage and affirm their commitment to work in partnership to get farmers and rural communities back on their feet.

03/08/2019
Council tax/business rates discounts for flooded properties

Richmondshire District Council will offer the following discounts from Council Tax & Business Rates for properties that have been flooded through a weather related incident.

02/08/2019
Flooding recovery efforts Friday 2 August 2019

Today officers from Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire County Council along with volunteers from Ready for Anything and the British Red Cross will be in the Bellerby, Reeth, Fremington and Grinton areas.

02/08/2019
UCI road world championships land art competition launched

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Yorkshire 2019 have launched their 2019 UCI Road World Championships Land Art Competition in partnership with Welcome to Yorkshire.

01/08/2019
Disruption to garden waste and recycling services in Dales

Due to heavy rain and extensive flooding in Leyburn and Swaledale yesterday, there are a number of road closures throughout the area.

31/07/2019
Leyburn community office closed until further notice

Due to a major water leak over the weekend we have had to close our Community Office at Thornborough Hall, Leyburn.

29/07/2019
One Yorkshire leaders set out new devolution proposals

New Prime Minister presented with plans.

29/07/2019
Chairman’s charity day

Chairman of Richmondshire District Council will be holding his first charity event next week.

26/07/2019
Richmond West Ward advice surgery - July 2019

Richmondshire District Council Ward Members for the Richmond West Ward will be holding their next Ward Advice Surgery on July 29.

26/07/2019
Toilets reopen after re-fit

A block of toilets blighted by vandalism have reopened.

24/07/2019
Tributes to former council leader

Tributes to one of Richmondshire’s longest standing councillors are being led this morning (Monday July 15) by the District Council he served for 24 years.

15/07/2019
New site for recycling centre needed

Richmondshire District Council is on the hunt for a new location for its recycling site in Aysgarth.

15/07/2019
Polling station review

Proposals for the review of polling districts, places and stations will be published later this month.

15/07/2019
Clean hands - a recipe for health this summer

As families across North Yorkshire prepare for the long school break, public health leaders are reminding everyone that hand hygiene is the simplest and easiest way to avoid the spread of any infection, including Hepatitis A, this summer.

12/07/2019
New support service for homeless

A new in house support service to look after homelessness across Richmondshire is to be created.

11/07/2019
First Business Week for Richmondshire

Richmondshire businesses are being invited to a week of free events aimed at helping them develop.

11/07/2019
Celebrating bike championships

Plans to celebrate the visit of some of the world’s top cyclists to Richmondshire have been given the go ahead.

11/07/2019
Energy scheme approved

Cash to install energy efficiency measures in 70 Richmondshire homes has been approved.

10/07/2019
Care leaver discount scheme

Richmondshire’s discounted scheme for council tax looks set to be extended to include young care leavers.

10/07/2019
Record 28m tune in for Tour de Yorkshire

The 2019 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race were viewed across the globe by a record-breaking audience of 28 million. This is an increase of 124 per cent on the fourth edition viewing figures of 12.5 million in 2018.

10/07/2019
Lower Swaledale and Arkengarthdale advice surgery

Richmondshire District Council Ward Member for the Lower Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Ward is holding two Ward Advice Surgeries this month (July).

09/07/2019
Outdoor fitness classes

Outdoor fitness classes are to be piloted at Richmond’s newly revamped Ronaldshay Park.

08/07/2019
Use lifeline..its a lifesaver

An emergency support network is being provided to hundreds of people across Richmondshire.

08/07/2019
Make sure of your vote

Richmondshire residents are being urged not to ‘lose their voice’ – by looking out for their voter registration details

08/07/2019
Onstage entertainment added to UCI calendar

Yorkshire 2019 – the organisers of the 2019 UCI Road World Championships – have announced three nights of top-quality cycling entertainment at Harrogate’s Royal Hall to complement the world-class racing taking place across the county in September.

04/07/2019
Land art - call for artist

A call for help create an iconic piece of land art to celebrate the visit of the world’s top cyclists to Richmondshire has gone out.

04/07/2019
Massive clean up for Richmondshire

A massive clean up in Richmondshire took place last week - thanks to the work of 80 members of the military.

03/07/2019
More apprentices for Richmondshire

Another ten Richmondshire businesses have appointed apprentices thanks to a district council initiative – bringing the number supported since February to 14.

02/07/2019
£52,000 energy scheme

Energy efficiency measures look set to be installed in 70 Richmondshire homes.

02/07/2019
Play park officially reopened

Richmond’s flagship play park has been officially reopened today (July 1) following a £140,000 revamp.

01/07/2019
Rural housing week celebrates new affordable homes

A record 405 new affordable homes were built in rural areas of North and East Yorkshire in 2017/18 – bringing the total to 1,155 over the past six years.

01/07/2019
Richmondshire rural housing scheme wins award

A £1.6 million affordable housing scheme in a North Yorkshire village has won a prestigious building excellence award.

01/07/2019
Race roadshow for Richmond

Richmond is the host for a third district based roadshow as they get ready for the visit of the world cycling championships in September

27/06/2019
Blooming lovely competition

Richmondshire gardeners are getting ready for the annual summer competition to find the best blooms in the district

27/06/2019
Problem free picnics promoted

A campaign to promote problem free picnic eating is being supported by Richmondshire District Council’s environmental health team.

27/06/2019
Grant funding for cycling event approved

Five community projects are sharing almost £12,000 as they make plans to celebrate the visit of the world’s top cyclists to Richmondshire in September.

25/06/2019
Gearing up for race with roadshows

Residents and businesses across Richmondshire are being invited to roadshows as the district gears up for the visit of the world cycling championships in September.

25/06/2019
Flag raised for National Armed Forces Day

Richmondshire District Council celebrated National Armed Forces Day by ‘flying the flag’ today (Monday June 24).

24/06/2019
Flag to be raised in Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council will celebrate National Armed Forces Day on Monday (June 24).

21/06/2019
Member champions for Richmondshire

Richmondshire councillors are being urged to take a lead role in the authority’s work by applying to be a ‘member champion’.

19/06/2019
Celebrating race countdown in lights

Buildings across Richmondshire are to celebrate the district’s 100 day countdown to the visit of the world cycle championships.

18/06/2019
Countdown until arrival of global cycling championships

It’s now 100 days until the start of the UCI Road World Championships; when top athletes and fans from around the globe will head to Yorkshire for cycling’s equivalent of the World Cup.

14/06/2019
Survey on future housing needs

A survey to identify the need for discounted home ownership in Richmondshire is underway.

11/06/2019
Speak up to identify Richmondshire's green spaces

Richmondshire communities are being asked to help identify important green spaces in the district.

30/05/2019
Child safety week event in Colburn

Child Safety Week is being marked in Colburn next week with a special event to highlight everyday risks to children and young people.

30/05/2019
Championship timings announced

Timings for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships – which come to Richmond - have been unveiled today (May 23).

23/05/2019
National campaign celebrated

Richmondshire District Council is showing its support for a national campaign to raise awareness of dementia.

22/05/2019
Council leadership agreed

Richmondshire District Council has a new leader.

21/05/2019
New Richmondshire District Council Chairman

Richmondshire District Council has a new chairman.

21/05/2019
May bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by next week’s May bank holiday.

20/05/2019
Popular tourist leaflet gets makeover

The popular Herriot Trail leaflet has had a 20th birthday makeover!

13/05/2019
No overall control at Richmondshire

Richmondshire District Council is in a state of no overall control today after no party took a majority at yesterday’s elections.

03/05/2019
Play parks updated in £208,000 scheme

A £208,000 scheme to improve four Richmondshire play parks is underway.

01/05/2019
New recycling scheme trialled

A new scheme to boost recycling across three of Richmondshire’s towns is underway.

30/04/2019
Grants for cycling events - deadline in June

Local community groups have until mid-June to lodge a bid for cash from a fund set up to celebrate the visit by the UCI Road World Cycling Championships to Richmondshire.

30/04/2019
May day bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the early May bank holidays.

29/04/2019
X marks the spot - have your say

Richmondshire’s election team are putting the final plans in place for this week’s local elections – when just under 37,000 voters will go to the polls.

29/04/2019
Survey to boost tourism

Tourism accommodation businesses across Richmondshire are being urged to take part in a survey to gain better quality tourism data on a local level.

26/04/2019
Seven new Richmondshire apprentices

Seven new apprenticeships will be supported in Richmondshire thanks to grants from the District Council.

12/04/2019
Tour event licence deadline nears

Organisers of events being planned to celebrate the visit of the Tour de Yorkshire next month are being urged to make sure they have notified the district council.

12/04/2019
Work to re-open toilets

Council officials are working to re-open two public toilet blocks in Richmond.

11/04/2019
Easter waste and recycling collections

Waste and recycling collections across Richmondshire are affected by the Easter holidays.

11/04/2019
Funding stream grows by £50,000

A scheme that has helped more than 490 local community groups over the last nine years has another £50,000 in its funding pot.

11/04/2019
New funding scheme approved

A new funding scheme to help communities celebrate the visit of the world’s leading cyclists to Richmondshire has been confirmed.

09/04/2019
Cash for new rural homes confirmed

Richmondshire District Councillors have agreed to contribute £295,000 to two schemes to create seven new affordable homes in the Dales.

09/04/2019
Candidates list for May elections published

55 candidates are standing in the local elections in Richmondshire next month.

03/04/2019
Unique exhibition opens in Richmond

A unique exhibition charting a special programme for ex-forces members opened in Richmond this week (April 1).

03/04/2019
New recycling bins trialled

New recycling bins are being trialled in Richmondshire.

03/04/2019
Cash to celebrate 'the worlds' coming to Richmondshire

Richmondshire will be welcoming ‘the worlds’ this September - and local communities look set to be able to celebrate thanks to a new district council funding scheme.

02/04/2019
Cash for new affordable rural homes

Seven new affordable homes look set to be created in the Dales with the help of District Council cash.

01/04/2019
Views on Richmond document sought

Local people are being asked for their views on a new plan to preserve historic Richmond.

01/04/2019
Tour de Yorkshire Fund

Two Richmondshire communities are set to receive funding to celebrate the 2019 visit of the Tour de Yorkshire to the district.

27/03/2019
Register to vote in time for May elections

Richmondshire residents are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote for the May 2 local elections.

26/03/2019
Richmond celebrates race countdown in lights

Richmond’s iconic Friary Tower turned all the colours of the rainbow tonight (Thursday March 21) to celebrate six months to go to the world cycle championships.

21/03/2019
Local banking services look set to be retained

Richmondshire District Leader, Councillor Yvonne Peacock, is confident that despite the proposed loss of Barclays Bank in Hawes, local banking services will still be provided within the town.

15/03/2019
Spring estate walkabouts

Richmondshire’s programme of spring estate walkabouts begins next month

15/03/2019
Election plans taking shape

District Council elections are taking place for all seats this spring.

14/03/2019
Richmond fraudster sentenced

A fraudster who took more than £1500 in council tax support he wasn’t entitled to was successfully prosecuted this week.

13/03/2019
Fight to save banking services

Richmondshire’s council leader has pledged to fight to keep market town banking services alive.

12/03/2019
Help monitor councillor conduct

Richmondshire District Council is looking for two people to help promote high standards of conduct amongst councillors.

07/03/2019
Richmondshire DC website number one in the country

Richmondshire District Council's website has been ranked number one in the country – jumping more than 200 places in the last 12 months.

06/03/2019
Tour de Yorkshire fund opens

Communities along the Richmondshire leg of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire can apply for cash from a new funding stream.

04/03/2019
Polling station survey underway

A major review of polling stations used in elections across Richmondshire gets underway this week.

27/02/2019
Council tax confirmed

Richmondshire councillors have confirmed they are setting the lowest council tax increase in North Yorkshire.

26/02/2019
Fight to save banks

Richmondshire councillors are being urged to add their weight to the fight to keep market town high streets vibrant.

26/02/2019
SignLive service at Richmondshire

A scheme which will help district council officers communicate with customers and visitors who are profoundly deaf is being piloted.

25/02/2019
Garden waste collections restart

Collections of garden waste restart across Richmondshire next week (February 25) for householders signed up to the district council scheme.

22/02/2019
Briefing sessions for May elections

Prospective candidates for the May local elections are being invited to special briefing sessions next month.

22/02/2019
Richmondshire keeps residents posted

Richmondshire District Council has been rewarded for the wide variety of ways it keeps in touch with its residents.

21/02/2019
Unique exhibition in Richmond

A unique exhibition charting a special programme for ex forces members will run in Richmond in April.

20/02/2019
Tour de Yorkshire roadshows

Richmondshire communities along the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire route are being invited to two special roadshows.

20/02/2019
More cash for apprenticeship scheme

A new apprenticeship scheme is being launched in Richmondshire – with a pot of £22,000.

15/02/2019
Funding stream gets another £50,000

A scheme that has helped almost 500 local community groups over the last nine years has another £50,000 in its funding pot.

12/02/2019
Plan to attract young people to the Dales

An innovative action plan to attract – and retain – young people in the Dales has been given the go ahead by Richmondshire district councillors.

12/02/2019
Council tax increase 2019

Richmondshire District Councillors look set to keep council tax rises to a minimum this year by holding the increase to £3.60 a year for an average Band D property.

12/02/2019
Payments unavailable

Our payments system will be temporarily unavailable from 1pm on Wednesday 13th of February until the morning of Thursday 14th of February

07/02/2019
Business survey underway

Richmondshire businesses are being asked about their future needs and aspirations.

04/02/2019
Subscribe for garden waste collections

Richmondshire residents can now subscribe to the council’s garden waste collection service.

30/01/2019
Richmondshire voted best place to live in England

Richmondshire has been voted as the best place to live in England according to the Halifax Quality of Life Survey 2019.

29/01/2019
New litter bins for Richmond

A campaign to upgrade all the litter bins in Richmondshire has started with a clean sweep of Richmond market place.

23/01/2019
Community safety funding confirmed

Richmondshire’s community safety function has been preserved for a further 12 months.

21/01/2019
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 open for NE Yorkshire Building 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
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 victorious at Flavours of Herriot 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
Eastburn Farmhouse wins at Building Excellence Awards 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
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 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 £98m!

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
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 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 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

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