Stuart Minting

Local Democracy Reporter

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Many North Yorkshire kids missing out on free meals and holiday club

Less than a quarter of children eligible for free school meals have accessed a high-profile holidays activities and food programme in North Yorkshire, largely due to a lack of public transport in rural areas, an insufficent number of groups and a perceived social stigma among parents.

County debates £17m spend

MAJOR talks have begun on a North Yorkshire investment plan for almost £17m of Government funding aimed at building pride in place and increasing life chances across the county.

Historic home owner proposes quarry opposite wildlife haven

A PROPOSAL by the ancestral owner of a 17th century historic house to create a sand and gravel quarry beside Yorkshire’s longest river and opposite a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust haven could create risks to human health from noise, air quality and vibration, a study has concluded.

North Yorkshire saved 'millions' from working changes

CHANGES to ways of working at the region’s biggest employer following the Covid-19 pandemic is saving the public purse millions of pounds a year, freeing up huge amounts of staff time while also producing significant environmental benefits, figures have revealed.

County debates £17m spend

MAJOR talks have begun on a North Yorkshire investment plan for almost £17m of Government funding aimed at building pride in place and increasing life chances across the county.