North Yorkshire Council collects around 310,000 tonnes of household waste each year from over 300,000 properties. About 45 per cent of this is reused, recycled or composted.

As part of Let’s Talk Local and Let’s Talk Money, you told us that we should focus on providing the best value for money and tackling climate change. At the moment there are seven different ways of collecting your recycling. Having just one way of doing this would be more efficient and give you better value for money.

Like you, we want to keep our county attractive and clean so everyone can enjoy it.

Collectively, by reducing waste and increasing our recycling, we can help conserve our natural resources, protect our ecosystems, save energy, and support our ambitions of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon negative by 2040.

We know this is an important subject, so please tell us about your rubbish and recycling, so we can look at what we can all do to help achieve our goals.

There are several ways you can take part in Let’s Talk Rubbish:

You can fill in an online survey herehttps://www.northyorks.gov.uk/LetsTalk – the survey is on Commonplace, which is a safe and easy-to-use online tool used to engage with communities, by over 250 organisations including neighbouring councils in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

If you would prefer, you can pick up a paper copy from your local library, leisure centre or main local office and return it in the envelope provided.

You can also email [email protected] or call 0300 131 2 131 (please say ‘Let’s Talk’ when prompted) to request a survey.

You can write to:

Let’s Talk

North Yorkshire Council

County Hall

Northallerton

DL7 8AD

Accessible formats of the survey are available on request. Please share your views with us and encourage your colleagues, friends and family to do the same. The survey closes on16 September 2024.

Questions from members of the public?

Please email [email protected] or call the number above if you want to speak to someone.

We have been asked to mention that on public path from north Riccall onto the solar line, cyclists are required to give way to pedestrians and dismount as per the Highway Code of Conduct.

There is an alternative route to the solar line via Millennium Green.

Police surgery

PC Richard Wood is to hold a police surgery between 5.30-7.00pm on Monday 15th January at Riccall Methodist Church, Main Street, Riccall, YO19 6QD.

Please drop by and speak to PC Wood to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns you may have.

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 42277 - New Lane, Selby due to a scheme including carriageway reconstruction & resurfacing, speed table , footway widening & reconstruction 

The Closure will be in place for a period between 2nd January 2024 and 31st March 2024 07:30 - 17:00

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=136122113RegardsNorth Yorkshire Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 18747- Cawood to Mount Pleasant 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 21 days between 11th December 2023 and 31st December 2023 however, the bridge will reopen when the river levels drop

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=136765775

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 42452 Main Street, Skipwith 

The Closure will be in place for a period of 3 days between 0800hrs 6th December 2023 and 1700hrs 8th December 2023 for PERMANENT REINSTATEMENT – REPLACE TARMAC

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=136251152

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

Work will be carried out in the park w/c 30th October, therefore some equipment may be out of use during this time and some areas will be closed off whilst the work is being carried out.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

42230 King Rudding Lane, Riccall The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 0800hrs 26th October 2023 and 1600hrs 27th October 2023 for Carriageway Repairs.

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=136094902

Regards,

North Yorkshire Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 41717 - Station Road, Riccall 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 2nd October 2023 and 3rd October 2023 - 08:00 - 18:00

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=135677206

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

WALKING THE FOOTPATHS

Would you like to join the annual walk of

Riccall’s Public Rights of Way?

Join us on Thursday 20th July starting at 6pm

from the Riccall Regen Centre

There are walks suitable for all ages, of varying distances and some are pushchair friendly, so all family members, including dogs (on leads) are welcome on the walks

Riccall Scout Group in partnership with

Riccall Parish Council

Refreshments and hot dogs will be provided

on return (approx. 7pm)

for further information contact:

Geoff Kirk at Riccall Scout Group at [email protected]

or Riccall Parish Council on 249222

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 40342 - B1223, Cawood

The Closure will be in place for a period of 1 day between 09:30 and 15:30 on the 17th July 2023 due to telecom works

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=134624843

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

Our next community drop in surgery will be held on Saturday 8th July 2023, between 10:00-12:00hrs.

The meeting will take place at the Methodist Church/ Community Hub, 76 Main Street, Riccall, YO19 6QA

Anyone is welcome to attend to chat with the local officer PC Wood about any concerns or issues in the area.

We look forward to meeting you.

Message Sent By(Police, PCSO, Selby )

"As we are on residual waste this week, resources have been redeployed to ensure that all of these rounds are completed as planned. This means that there are fewer garden waste rounds operating and we do anticipate some roll-over which may continue through the week.

Where there is rollover, residents will be advised to leave their green bin out and that it will be collected first thing the next day. We will be updating the website and social media throughout the day.

All commercial waste, street cleansing and grounds maintenance rounds have been deployed as scheduled."

From North Yorkshire Council:

Re: Potential strike action waste contractors

You may be aware of reports circulating online and in the media about potential strike action by our waste contractors Urbaser. The trade union representing some of the waste collection workforce have served notice of the intention to undertake strike action on a Tuesday and Friday commencing on 27 June. We’re working closely with Urbaser to minimise any impact on waste and recycling collection services on the proposed strike days. 

Residents are advised to present their waste as usual on their regular collection day. If there are any changes to collections we will advise you and share updates on our website and via our other channels of communication however we do not currently anticipate an impact on services.

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 40336 - Cawood Bridge due to urgent cable removal

The Closure will be in place for a period of 6 hours between 09:30 and 15:30 on the 26th June 2023

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=134621937

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 39789 - Cawood Bridge

The Closure will be in place for a period of 1 day on the 23rd June 2023 due to barrier repairs

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=134162316

RegardsNorth Yorkshire Council

Update 05.06.2023: We have been issued with the following advice from North Yorkshire Council.

"Please could you encourage residents with any further complaints about odour from Escrick Environment Services to contact the Environment Agency, as they are the regulating body. 

The EA can be contacted via their hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or via e-mail: [email protected]. "

The Parish Council have already notified the agency, but residents are still advised to report any complaints independently.

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It has been brought to our attention that there is an offensive smell in the area. We have notified our local North Yorkshire Councillor who has passed our concerns on to the Environment team at NYC for investigation.

Thank you.

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 39682 - Riccall Lane, Kelfield 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 1 day on the 22nd May 2023 due to pothole and contour patching works

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=134069702

RegardsNorth Yorkshire Council

There have been several reported sightings of a grass snake/adder, at the end of the park near to the rear gate.

Please be aware if you are in the area.

Thank you.

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Advice from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust:

If you are lucky enough to spot an adder, keep your distance wherever possible and enjoy from afar. Adders are shy and secretive animals, enjoying basking in the sun at this time of year when they are at their most active. They much prefer to slink into the undergrowth rather than confront and only tend to bite in defence if they are disturbed or trod on. They are protected creatures who have sadly lost much of their habitat – but enjoy dry, warm and heathland soils.

Back Lane, Riccall, North Yorkshire

10 May - 11 May

Roadworks, Delays likely

Traffic management: Road closure

Description: REPAIR SEVERAL POTHOLES C/WAY APPROX 21SQM IN TOTAL, MATERIALS = APPROX 2 TONNES MACADAM

Works location: RICCALL BACK LANE VARIOUS LOCATIONS C/WAY

Responsibility for works: North Yorkshire County Council

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: JB400G-MAIN-00344500

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 39595 - Back Lane, Riccall 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 10th May 2023 and 11th May 2023 for pothole repairs

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=134011926

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

Reporting all incidents of anti-social behaviour to the police will allow us to build a picture of what is happening in the area you live and take the appropriate action.

The term anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that blights the lives of many people on a daily basis. It often leaves victims feeling helpless, desperate and with a seriously reduced quality of life. Terms such as ‘nuisance’, ‘disorder’ and ‘harassment’ are also often used to describe this type of behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour is defined as “Behaviour by a person which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as the person”. (Antisocial Behaviour Act 2003 & Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011).

Please report all incidents of anti-social behaviour to us on either telephone 101 or our website www.northyorkshire.police.uk

Message Sent By (Police, PC, Community Safety Hub - Selby)

The Riccall and District Resilience Team

Present defibrillator and CPR training event

Tuesday 25^th April 1830 hrs at Riccall School

As you may be aware we now have three Defibrillators in the village, soon to be four at the Riccall school. The defib equipment is supposed to be self-explanatory. But there are several procedures and safe-guards that are essential to be aware of. The training will be given by a qualified team and is open to all groups from the village.

Please come along for an essential update. This training may be a life saver for you, your colleagues or family.

If your group or individually can respond with approx. numbers.

Thank you

Mark Nuttall

[email protected]

Defibrillator training, including basic life support, will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively if someone has a cardiac arrest. You will learn how to operate a defibrillator and how to perform effective CPR.

As simple as AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are to use, a few hours training is desirable and the more people in the community who can confidence training provides, the greater improvements we will see in sudden cardiac arrest survival rates

This device provides an electrical charge that stops your heart's abnormal rhythm so your heart can get back to a normal rhythm.

SELBY RESIDENTS’ FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2023 WITH A NEW FEAST FOR THE SENSES

Fall in love with the Heart of Yorkshire as the Selby District Residents’ Festival returns for one weekend only on 1-2 April 2023. The special weekend will be kick-started this year with a FREE celebration of local food and drink on Friday 31 March.

Residents are invited to pop the date in their diaries for the ‘Get to Know Your Own Heart’ festival, which offers people in Selby District the chance to celebrate, discover and explore the many gems right here on their doorsteps. From magnificent historic houses and beautiful gardens to quirky tea shops, dog friendly pubs and fabulous walks, the district has it all.

A wealth of businesses will throw open their doors with special discounts, offers, tours, entertainment and more. It is hoped that the entire breadth of the region will be represented including the towns of Selby, Tadcaster and Sherburn in Elmet.

The full festival programme will be available at:

www.exploreheartofyorkshire.co.uk/residentsfest.

This year’s festival will be preceded by a unique celebration of local food set in the magnificent surroundings of Selby Abbey on Friday 31 March 10am to 4pm. The FREE event ‘Eat Your Heart Out – A Celebration of Local Food and Drink promises to be a feast for the senses.

The special event will be compered by Yorkshire celebrity chef Stephanie Moon - Chef Consultant to food businesses in both Yorkshire and across the world. It is both FREE and open to everyone in the district and beyond and will provide the chance to sample the best local food and drink from right here in the heart of Yorkshire.

Watch live cookery demonstrations including from the Head Chef at the Drovers Arms in Skipwith and a Ready Steady Cook-off. Plus historical food-themed talks and the chance to chat to stallholders from a wide range of food and drink businesses.

The full programme will be served up at:

https://exploreheartofyorkshire.co.uk/eatyourheartout/

Councillor Tim Grogan, Selby District Council Executive Member with responsibility for Health and Culture, said:

“The ‘Get To Know Your Own Heart’ festival proved really popular last year and we’re really pleased it is taking place once again. As a district we offer a warm and genuine welcome, as well as a wide range of activities and exciting experiences, along with some fantastic food and drink establishments. The new food event will also be a great chance to sample some of our excellent locally produced food and drink offers.

“This festival is putting our district on the map. It is a great chance for our residents to learn more about their district and explore right on their own doorstep.I would really encourage our residents to spend time in our district, ‘Get To Know Your Own Heart’ and discover what we have to offer.”

The food event is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

TEMPORARY 10MPH SPEED LIMIT - 38964 - Cawood Bridge, Cawood - to protect the bridge while full repairs are completed 

 The speed limit restriction will be in place for a period of 8 days between 24th March 2023 and 31st March 2023 24 hours a day

The associated documents can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=133489735

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 38954 Cawood Bridge, Cawood due to Emergency Repairs on Bridge 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 21 days between 23rd March 2023 and 13th April 2023

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=133478206

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

Food Waste Action Week 2023 - Win. Don’t Bin

The UK’s biggest annual food waste reduction campaign is back!

Thalia Waste Management at Allerton Waste Recovery Park is proud to announce that we'll be supporting Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week campaign taking place from 6 – 12 March with the theme: Win. Don’t Bin.

We will be joining Love Food Hate Waste to show how you can save time and money by making the most of the food you buy.

This year’s rallying cry of Win. Don’t Binstarts a week of action which brings the nation together to save time and money by making the food we already have go further.

With a bit of forward planning here, and a dash of savvy storage there; you can enjoy those little winning moments in life of having tomorrow’s lunch sorted the night before or defrosting that spare portion of spag bol for a quick and easy dinner.

Did you know?

• According to WRAP, 70% of the food wasted in the UK is wasted by people in their own homes. That’s 4.5 million tonnes of food that could have been eaten being thrown away every year.
• 81% of people are concerned about climate change, however only 37% realise the connection with wasting food (WRAP research June 2020).

There is a huge environmental impact caused by food going to waste. Not only the harmful greenhouse gases created by producing food that isn’t used but it’s also a waste of all the precious resources it takes to bring that food to your plate – the land, water, energy and hard work.

We can make a big impact when it comes to reducing the amount of food that goes to waste in the UK – the power is in all our hands.

Throughout this week we’ll be posting top tips and facts on our social media pages, and you can come to Knaresborough Market on Wednesday 8 March where we will be joining the North Yorkshire Rotters supporting their Food Waste Action Week initiatives from 9am to 2pm.

To find out what happens to the food waste you throw in the bin, book a tour of Allerton Waste Recovery Park, email[email protected] to book our place or to find out more.

Join us in getting involved and find out how you can save time and money.

Allerton Waste Recovery Park is operated by Thalia Waste Management in partnership with City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council.

The facility brings together state-of-the-art technologies to make the most of rubbish from homes in York and North Yorkshire. Reducing the amount of household waste going to landfill in the county by 90%. Diverting this waste away from landfill means it can be used to generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 40,000 homes.

We have an on-site Education and Visitor Centre offering talks, tours and activities for residents, schools and community groups – contact [email protected]

Contact: Hayley Willis, Communications, Education and Brand Manager[email protected]

Follow us on Facebook @ThaliaWasteManagement

VisitHome (thalia.co.uk) to find out more about what we do

North Yorkshire Rotters | North Yorkshire County Council

www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

Hello,

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across our regions.

Our electricity network is operating as normal, however, we wanted to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the weather across our operating areas, and our teams are ready and prepared to respond if this weather has any impact on our network.

If you experience a power cut, the easiest way to report and access the latest information is via our website www.northernpowergrid.com/power-cuts. Alternatively, our teams are available 24/7 by calling 105.

You can also find some useful hints and tips on our website at www.northernpowergrid.com/what-to-do-in-a-power-cut.

Our customer support vehicles are also prepared and ready to go out into local communities, where possible.

Customers with a disability, medical condition or very young families, who may need greater assistance during a power cut, and have signed up to our Priority Services Membership, will be kept updated as a priority.

For any customers on our Priority Services Membership who may require further support, you can contact our dedicated priority service line 0800 169 2996.

If you have additional needs due to your medical or personal circumstances, and are not part of our Priority Services Membership, you should consider joining for free by visiting Priority Services Membership | Northern Powergrid

It will help us to support you during a power cut including regular updates on the situation and considering alternative needs such as food and accommodation. Those who can join include customers:

- Of pensionable age

- Disabled, chronically sick, or have long-term medical condition

- Hearing or visually impaired

- Have additional communication needs

- In a vulnerable situation

- Have young children at home

Please remember to check on neighbours, friends and family members who may need additional support.

With Spring on its way we start to think about getting out to walk in the beautiful English countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks?

Walking in Yorkshire https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/yorkshire has loads of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, details of all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.

John Harris (who maintains the website) said ‘There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Yorkshire (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you’.

With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.

So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!

www.walkinginengland.co.uk

Rural Services Network

Below is an article in our weekly rural newsletter:

https://rsnonline.org.uk/suffering-from-the-rural-cost-of...

The survey is being held in partnership with the Citizens Advice Rural Issues Group.

Research commissioned by the RSN last year shows rural areas are suffering more acutely from the rise in the cost of living compared to urban areas. The purpose of the survey is to understand more about rural household budgets at, what is, a very difficult time for many.

Results from the survey will help us to engage more effectively with Government Departments, MPs and other policy makers.• The survey can be found at the following link:https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/.../Rural_Households_Cost...

We have also featured the survey via the following social media channels:FacebookRural Services Network& Citizens... - Rural Services Network | FacebookTwitterRSN Online on Twitter: "@RSNonline & @CitizensAdvice Rural Issues Group have launched a rural cost of living household survey. 

Research has shown that those living in rural areas face extra costs & we now want to explore the impacts for households #ruralcostoflivingcrisishttps://t.co/JmZNfIVnlbhttps://t.co/Zadlro6ORs" /TwitterLinkedInRural Services Network on LinkedIn: #ruralcostoflivingcrisis#ruralfairfunding

Note the survey closes on 31 March 2023.

The Rural Services Network seeks to provide a voice for rural communities by representing rural services, networking between rural service organisations and establishing and broadcasting best practice in rural service provision.It comprises SPARSE Rural, the Rural Assembly, the wider Rural Services Partnership and the RSN Community Group. The organisation works with Rural England, a stand-alone CIC research group.

Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe has released a series of short videos to highlight the wide range of services available in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, as part of her 16 days of action.

The 16 days of action is part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence and abuse. Celebrated between the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25th November) and the UN International Day of Human Rights (10th December) the campaign seeks to call everyone to action to tackle the prevailing pandemic of violence and abuse against women and girls.

Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe said:

“As your Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and York it's one of my roles to commission services that make a difference to the lives of people across where we live and work.

“This is all about making the most of the money we receive. Your money, which comes from the precept - you pay on your council tax, and from the money the government grant to this area.

“The services we have in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, have a huge impact and inspire women and girls to gain confidence and begin a positive journey to cope and recover.

“My overall investment in a variety of Support Services is over 5 million pounds per year and I'm really proud of the work our police and fire Services, community partners, and my office, are doing to tackle violence against women and girls.

“Please visit my website to find out more about our Innovative and ambitious program of work to address all forms of violence against women and girls.”

The six services featured in the videos released this week are:

• Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service
• Sexual Assault Referral Centre
• Survive
• Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service
• Women’s Centre
• Crossroads Diversion Scheme

Everyone should feel they are safe wherever they are and whatever they are doing. But, if you've been affected by crime and need support you can always contact ourSupporting Victims team at any time.

Help and support is available whether or not you have reported to the police.

Supporting Victims
Call:01609 643 100
Visit:https://www.supportingvictims.org/

Strategy to address violence against women and girls
To find out more about Zoë's overarching strategy to address violence against women and girls across North Yorkshire and York visit: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/womenandgirls/

Commissioned Services
To find out more about the services commissioned by Commissioner Zoë and her team visit:https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/for-you/services/commissioned-services/

Links to videos:

• Commissioner Zoë talks about the services in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls -https://youtu.be/vBLz3zrwxSI
• Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service -https://youtu.be/yr2rYvPRZsk
• Sexual Assault Referral Centre -https://youtu.be/jm3mAcRMroI
• Survive -https://youtu.be/GcRjLYd0lro
• Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service -https://youtu.be/VpLSprcvrEk
• Women’s Centre -https://youtu.be/DbmbH7whBPE
• Crossroads Diversion Scheme -https://youtu.be/P0r_TOYD-h8
• Charlotte’s story -https://youtu.be/pX3prfw-z4k

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 36841 - Old Road, Cawood 

The Closure will be in place for a period of 11 hours between 22nd November 2022 and 22nd November 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131582853

RegardsNorth Yorkshire County Council

21 November 2022 Today, Commissioner Zoë will be launching her online Community Remedy Options Survey which is an opportunity to consult on North Yorkshire’s Community Remedy document that contains a list of appropriate actions that can be carried out by a person who has engaged in anti-social behaviour or committed an offence, admits to their involvement and is to be dealt with for that behaviour or offence without court proceedings. These options aim to be victim-focused, providing appropriate outcomes for offenders to take account of their actions and repair the harm caused. The survey is running for seven weeks and will be closing on 10 January 2023. To complete the survey please visit: https://bit.ly/CommunityRemedySurvey 

Below is a link to all the information on Commissioner Zoë’s website: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/.../community-remedy/

Kind regards,

Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner12 Granby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4ST: 01423 569 562 – Press option 3 for Media and Communications: [email protected]

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 36194 - Selby Bypass Bridge 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 2 days between 19th November 2022 and 20th November 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=130939425RegardsNorth Yorkshire County Council

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 36912 - Silver Street, Riccall.

The Closure will be in place for a period of 5 working days between 16th November 2022 and 23rd November 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131649483

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

7th November: Commissioner Zoe launches survey to measure public trust and confidence in North Yorkshire Police.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe has today launched an online survey which invites the public to complete a set of questions that will gauge the level of public trust and confidence in policing response across North Yorkshire and York. The survey takes under 5 minutes to complete and is open to everyone, whether they’ve been a victim of a crime, a witness, a suspect or have an opinion to give on how they would perceive to be treated by the police if a situation occurred. Responses will influence Commissioner Zoe’s wider work, to promote change, ensure accountability and spread best practice and high standards of Police service. Commissioner Zoe said: “It is within my role to hold the Chief Constable to account, and so I want to regularly hear from members of the public to understand the level of trust and confidence they have in their police force here in North Yorkshire and York, to ensure it’s delivering a service which keeps people safe and feeling safe. “As set out in my Police and Crime Plan it is a priority of mine to engage with all communities, to identify need and risks and to reassure. I can’t do this without your feedback, and whether this is obtained through a survey, at a public event or through one of my advice surgeries, please know that you are listened to and can make a difference.“It is my intention to see an increase in public trust, confidence and satisfaction over the next two years evident through increased reporting, a reduction in complaints and more positive experiences for those who encounter the police, whoever you are, and wherever you are.”Lisa Winward, Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police said: “We are committed to working with the Commissioner to establish a systematic approach to surveying the public and tracking the level of public confidence and trust in North Yorkshire Police. We welcome the opportunity that the Commissioner is establishing for the public to provide feedback on the services and support that we provide to local communities and look forward to receiving the survey results.”The survey will remain on the Commissioner’s Website indefinity and welcomes ongoing responses that will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and published in May 2023Please complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/TrustConfidenceA more comprehensive ‘Perception’ survey will launch in early 2023 for anyone wanting to submit more detailed feedback on police services.

Let’s Talk Money, the third phase of Let’s Talk NorthYorkshire, went live yesterday and will run until 23 December 2022.

We’re encouraging people to let us know which services they feel are most important to them before the new council's budget is agreed and put forward their ideas for savings. The consultation also includes questions on making the base rate of council tax the same across North Yorkshire and proposed changes to council tax for second homes.

Please do encourage people in your networks to take part and remember to have your say too!

Thank you for your help. Any questions, just email[email protected]

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 36782 - Moreby, Stillingfleet

The Closure will be in place for a period of 1 day between 8th November 2022 and 8th November 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131527919

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire County Council have asked Parish Councils to pass on information about their “Let’s Talk” programme.

“Let’s Talk” is about seeking views from residents as we transition to a Unitary Authority next Spring. For us, that means Selby District Council will disappear and there will be a single North Yorkshire Council based at Northallerton. All residents of North Yorkshire have an opportunity to learn more, complete a survey and attend events. This is a really important opportunity for everyone to contribute views. 

Follow this link for the “Let’s Talk” home page: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk-tell-us-what...

If you want to go straight to the survey and list of events, you can go to: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk-north-yorkshire

And the events around the county can be found as a list at: https://letstalkny.commonplace.is/.../proposals/events/step1(Events in the Selby area are at the bottom of this list and run to the end of November.)

YorkshireFlood Resilience

The Environment Agency and friends have designed a week of webinars and workshops for flood wardens, flood groups, parish councils and community groups to help build community resilience and flood awareness.

The programme of events can be found at the following link Event List 

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 36440 - Selby Toll Bridge

The Closure will be in place for a period of 11 hours between 17th October 2022 and 18th October 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=131172963

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire County Council have asked Parish Councils to pass on information about their “Let’s Talk” programme. “Let’s Talk” is about seeking views from residents as we transition to a Unitary Authority next Spring. For us, that means Selby District Council will disappear and there will be a single North Yorkshire Council based at Northallerton. All residents of North Yorkshire have an opportunity to learn more, complete a survey and attend events. This is a really important opportunity for everyone to contribute views.

Follow this link for the “Let’s Talk” home page: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk-tell-us-what...

If you want to go straight to the survey and list of events, you can go to: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk-north-yorkshire

And the events around the county can be found as a list at: https://letstalkny.commonplace.is/.../proposals/events/step1(Events in the Selby area are at the bottom of this list and run to the end of November.)

Temporary closure of the main gate at Riccall Park

Please note that access via the main gate to the park will be closed for ONE morning w/c 10th October from 8am – 12 noon to allow for works to be carried out around the gateway area. We will post further details once we have confirmation of the exact date.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Riccall Parish Council

Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we postponed all of the Local Plan consultation events which were scheduled to take place during the period of national mourning.

We have rescheduled the drop-in events and the on-line event. Details of these events can be found on the Consultation webpage at: https://selby-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/

In order to give everyone sufficient time to respond we have extended the Pre-Submission Publication Local Plan consultation period until 5pm on 28th October 2022.

If you have any queries regarding the consultation, please contact us on [email protected]

There is an online event on Monday 10th October 2022 from 6:30-7:30pm.

Please seehttps://selby-consult.objective.co.uk/kse for detailsThe consultation period runs to 5:00pm on 28th October 2022.

Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we postponed all of the Local Plan consultation events which were scheduled to take place during the period of national mourning.

We have rescheduled the drop-in events and the on-line event. Details of these events can be found on the Consultation webpage at: https://selby-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/

In order to give everyone sufficient time to respond we have extended the Pre-Submission Publication Local Plan consultation period until 5pm on 28^th October 2022.

If you have any queries regarding the consultation, please contact us on [email protected]

Kind regards

Planning Policy Team

localplan

It is with great sadness that Riccall Parish Council has learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and we extend heartfelt condolences to the King and members of the Royal Family.

The leaflet provides information on the current consultation on the Pre-Submission Publication Selby District Local Plan.  Please note that the forthcoming event due to take place on 19th September will be rearranged. 

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 35809 - Cawood Bridge

The Closure will be in place for a period of 1 day between 6th September 2022 and 6th September 2022

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=130539656

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

Barlby New By-pass, Barlby, North Yorkshire

05 September - 16 September

Roadworks, Delays likely

Traffic management: Road closure

Description: Refurbishment of French drain

Works location: From A63 to Selby Bypass

Responsibility for works: North Yorkshire County Council

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: JB400G-MAIN-00310953

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 35807 A19 Barlby Bypass - Essential Drainage Work

The Closure will be in place for a period of 5 days between 5th September 2022 and 9th September 2022 - It is envisaged that the work will be undertaken over 2 days within the closure period - 5th & 6th September.

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=130537706

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

As we enjoy being able to meet family and friends in our own homes, dine out and visit local attractions following the latest easing of restrictions, the situation in North Yorkshire continues to improve. So we can be confident, but that must be confidence with care.

The infection rate in North Yorkshire is 17 per 100,000, below the England average of 21 per 100,000. In Selby, the rate is reducing from its recent high and the outbreak affecting the Clipper workplace appears to be settling.

A small number of cases of the Indian variant have been identified in the county, as elsewhere across the country. We are well prepared and our health partners are working to minimise the spread.

We can take advantage of opportunities afforded by this week’s easing with confidence, but I understand some people will be hesitant about venturing out after so long under restrictions.

For all of us to do so with confidence, we must all do so carefully. That means continuing to follow the simple precautions: hands, face, space and fresh air.

In addition, please get the vaccine when it’s your turn. If you’re eligible but haven’t had the jab for any reason, please book your slot. The vaccine is our best opportunity to protect ourselves, our families and communities, so please get both doses of yours.

On a lighter note, a guest at today’s North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum press conference was Graeme Farrah of Scarborough’s Sea Life Centre, who shared the insight that penguins at the attraction appeared to suffer social isolation. The penguins were used to having hundreds of guests around and one in particular, Rico, liked to peck customers’ shoes. But during the closure staff had to do team bonding with the birds because it was as if they were suffering from not having visitors.Hear more from Graeme.

Another guest, Laura Young, from our partner, North Yorkshire Sport, spoke about important work to support physical and mental health.Hear more from Laura andread about the work.

Stay safe and look out for our Unlock Summer messages, which remind us all of the need to be careful.

North Yorkshire Coronavirus Data

At 16 May 2021, there have been 30,185 positive tests since 3 March 2020, with 241 new cases reported in the past two weeks. The weekly rolling average of new cases is 20 cases per day, allowing for incomplete data in the most recent days. The seven-day rate for North Yorkshire is 17 cases per 100,000 people, lower than the England seven-day rate of 21. Work continues to ensure effective monitoring of all areas, with support for incidents being provided across a range of settings, which are reviewed daily.

See further information on North Yorkshire data provided at county, district and local area level

Testing Update

Testing sites in North Yorkshire, as elsewhere in England, are operated and managed by the Department of Health and Social Care and private contractors employed by them. We try to help the Department by promoting the Mobile Testing Site locations and hosting information on how people with symptoms can book a test via the national government portal.

Find information about where you can get a test.

Book a test.

You can also collect rapid lateral flow tests for you to conduct at home. You should test yourself twice a week using these kits, and report every result to NHS Test and Trace on the same day as you take your test.Find more information about lateral flow testing.

Find where you can collect your free lateral flow test kits.

As the roadmap continues to allow us to get back to normal, it is important that we remember the key behaviours:

· Continue to think about the vulnerability of loved ones.

· Outdoors is always safer than indoors.

· Keep getting tested regularly, even without symptoms.

· Continue to follow social distancing when no with friends and families including work places, pubs, restaurants etc.

· Hands. Face. Space. Fresh Air.

Tests for people with symptoms

Testing sites in North Yorkshire, as elsewhere in England, are operated and managed by the Department of Health and Social Care and private contractors employed by them. We try to help the department by promoting the Mobile Testing Site locations and hosting information on how people with symptoms can book a test via the national government portal. We do not manage the national booking system or laboratory testing process.

Before you attend, you must book a test. Tests can be booked from 8pm the night before.

Find details of permanent testing sites and mobile testing units and how to book a test.

Tests for people who do not have symptoms

If you do not have symptoms, you can get tests to use at home in several ways:

· order tests online

· through your employer if they’re registered for workplace testing

· at participating pharmacies

· collect them from one of the permanent testing sites listed here

Let's keep going. Everyone can play their part... together, we can beat this.

The Government has announced an extension of Scarborough’s Opportunity Areas funding for another year, as part of its levelling up agenda announced last night. Nationally, there will be an £18m expansion of the Opportunity Areas programme, which helps vulnerable young people from the most disadvantaged areas in the country.

The funding will allow us to embed the success we have already seen from the Opportunity Area status covering Filey, Scarborough and Whitby. This includes the successful recruitment of extra teaching and support staff into the area – which has seen an additional 240 posts filled – as well as early access to speech and language therapy for more than 6,000 children who have been screened and support put in place to improve their communication. It will allow us to continue to embed this successful work and will also help us to respond to the challenges created by the pandemic. We want to make sure we have additional, targeted support for students where they have been affected by disruption to their schooling over recent months and we will continue to help them settle back into schooling.

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We invited secondary school heads in the Selby area to consider continuing with face coverings in the classroom for two extra weeks, beyond May 17, due to the high transmission levels seen in the Selby area in recent weeks. Head teachers have some discretion with that advice and, if background rates continue to fall, we expect that advice no longer to be needed after the half-term holiday.

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We are continuing to engage with different organisations, groups and individuals on how our outdoor learning service should look in the future. The review of the service is looking at what the service should provide for the county’s young people; the facilities and experiences it makes available to schools, children and young people and the best use of the sites at Bewerley Park and East Barnby. The engagement with schools and other affected groups and individuals will continue until the end of May, before works begins on using the feedback and data to formulate several different options for the service.

LEP News:Learning at work week

This week marks Learning at Work Week, an annual campaign that aims to build learning cultures at work, and put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development. The York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub has free webinars, toolkits and information that you can utilise within your business, as well as support your staff to realise their potential.You can read more and access these resources via its website.

Do you need a business mentor?

International Coaching Week runs from the 17 to 23 May, and is a global celebration of the value that professional coaching and mentoring can bring to your business. Whether it’s tightening up your business plan, navigating tax and insurance, or overcoming challenges, a mentor can help. They can ask the right questions to uncover the things you haven’t thought of, and help you push yourself to make your business the best success it can be. If you want to learn more,read the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub’s new blog here.

Keep up to date with Covid-19 news for North Yorkshire.

Follow us on social media: @northyorkscc on Facebook and Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Nominations are now open for the Selby District Shining Stars Community Awards 2020. Residents from the Selby district are invited to say thank you and nominate the people or organisations that they feel have gone above and beyond to support their communities through the difficulties of 2020.

Any individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to support their communities can be nominated using this web form.

Voting will be open for five weeks. Nominations will be shortlisted before being reviewed by a panel of judges from the local community.

There are five categories (please only select one category per nomination):
Volunteer of the Year Award (adult)
Volunteer Group of the Year Award
Inspiring Young Star Awards (under 18)
Shining star through the Pandemic Award
Local Business Making a Difference Award

Each category will have bronze, silver and gold winners. The prizes are:
Volunteer Group of the Year Award - Gold £200 and a Shining Star Glass Trophy, Silver £100, Bronze £50. Monetary as One4all vouchers

Business Making a Difference Award Gold £200 and a Shining Star Glass Trophy, Silver £100, Bronze £50. Monetary as One4all vouchers

Individuals Category Awards - Gold £100 and Shining Star Trophy, Silver £50, Bronze £25 Monetary as One4all vouchers

All winners will also receive a celebratory pin badge and a framed achievement certificate.

Please see further details on the following link or Selby DC website.

https://www.selby.gov.uk/selby-district-shining-star-community-awards

As part of Dementia Action Week, we are running a The Big Dementia Forward Zoom Quiz this Thursday night (20th May) at 7pm. We have a fabulous host, lots of fun questions and even some prizes! It's free to enter, but if you would like to make a donation, you can do so here: Donate to Dementia Forward | Give as you Live Donate

To join the quiz, please use the following link:

Dementia Forward is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: The Big DF Zoom Quiz

Time: May 20, 2021 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94372344750

Meeting ID: 943 7234 4750

And you can let us know if you're coming along by clicking 'GOING' on our Facebook page! https://fb.me/e/VQ7aQFa9

Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

This special event is for adults living with arthritis in Yorkshire. In it we will explore what self-management for arthritis is, and discuss elements including keeping active, mental health, and diet. You need an internet connection in order to participate.

Arthritis Action is a UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, local Groups, and exercise advice and resources.

To take part please email: [email protected] or telephone 0203 781 7120 and we will email you the joining details to use on the day.

The Closure will be in place for a period of 12 hours between approz 18:00hrs on 23rd May 2021 and 06:00 hrs on 24th May 2021The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL linkhttps://one.network/?tm=122176855Pedestrian access will be maintained.RegardsNorth Yorkshire County Council

Police in Selby are urging residents to be vigilant after reports of cold callers and scams targeting vulnerable and older people. Officers in the district are concerned about increasing numbers of people receiving unwanted doorstep traders and telephone scams.

Groups of people selling household wares have been active in communities on the outskirts of the district, such as Camblesforth, South Milford, Sherburn, Monk Fryston and Tadcaster. On occasions, they can become aggressive when challenged.
There have also been several reports of suspicious activity involving people calling at properties and offering to buy the motorhome parked outside – even if they are not for sale.
Cold calling or door-to-door trading is not an offence itself and there are legitimate individuals who conduct business in this way, but they must hold a pedlar’s licence.
You do not have to buy anything from or sell anything to a doorstep caller, and should never feel pressured into doing so.

PC Dave White, of the Safer Selby Hub, said: “The actions of rogue traders, bogus callers and distraction burglars can have a serious, long-lasting impact on victims, affecting their confidence and in some cases, their physical and mental health.
“I’d like to urge everyone in Selby to do their bit to help protect vulnerable people from these unscrupulous criminals. Look out for suspicious activity in your community, and check in with friends or family who might be at risk of falling victim to bogus callers or scammers.
“Always remember that you aren’t obliged to buy items or services from doorstep callers. Don’t let anyone pressure you or confuse you. If you’re not sure who is at your door, don’t open it. You could also phone a nearby friend or neighbour to help check the caller before you open the door to them.”

To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of bogus callers, remember the following four steps:
Lock all doors – even when you are at home, stop before you open the door, ask them who they are
Chain – always use a door chain or spy hole
Check – Not sure who they are? Don’t open the door!

People should report cases of rogue traders or uninvited doorstep callers to Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
If you have information about suspected bogus callers or distraction burglars, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, the national charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The fantastic work and support by residents will be recognised with Selby District Council’s new community recognition awards.

Nominations are now open for the Selby District Shining Star Community Awards 2020. Residents from the Selby district are invited to say thank you and nominate the people or organisations that they feel have gone above and beyond to support their communities through the difficulties of 2020.

Selby District Council’s Head of Community, Partnerships and Customers, Angela Crossland explained, “I like so many others in our district saw so many people going above and beyond to support those around them during the Covid pandemic.

“We’ve seen groups springing up to help those around them. There have been prescriptions collected, shielding people supported, shopping delivered, and support offered in many different ways. Throughout the ups and downs of the last 12 months our community has rallied round those who have struggled.

“The community spirit we’ve seen has been a beacon of hope and will, I’m sure, have inspired many to join that volunteering effort and help where help is needed.

“These awards are one small way that residents can say thank you to a person or an organisation that has supported residents.”

Nominations can be made online through the Selby District Council website (www.selby.gov.uk/selby-district-shining-star-community-awards) and you can also send your nomination by post to Selby District Shining Awards, CPC team, Selby District Council, Civic Centre, Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9FT.

Voting will open from 26 April 2021 and remain open for five weeks. Nominations will be shortlisted before being reviewed by a panel of judge’s representative to local community groups, Selby College and Selby District Council. Winners will be announced at the end of June 2021.

The panel will judge five categories of nominations with each category having three winners – Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Nomination Categories

Ø Volunteer of the Year Award (18 years plus)

o For an individual who has given their time freely and unselfishly for the benefit of their community

Ø Inspiring Young Star Awards (under 18 years)

o For an individual young person who shown the best positive example to their community in 2020

Ø Shining star through the Pandemic Award

o For an individual who has overcome the challenges of the pandemic and made a difference to your local community

Ø Volunteer Group of the Year Award

o For a local volunteer Group that has helped your community in 2020

Ø Local Business Making a Difference Award

o For a local business that has made a difference to your community in 2020

Individuals Category Awards - Gold £100 and a Shining Star Trophy, Silver £50, Bronze £25 Monetary as One4all vouchers

Volunteer Group of the Year Award - Gold £200 and a Shining Star Trophy, Silver £100, Bronze £50. Monetary as One4all vouchers

Business Making a Difference Award Gold £200 and a Shining Star Trophy, Silver £100, Bronze £50. Monetary as One4all vouchers

All winners per category will also receive a celebratory Selby Shines pin badge and a framed achievement certificate.

Tesco have launched a new community grants fund, (this replaces the Bags of Help grants fund) which I would be grateful if you could help to promote.

https://tescocommunitygrants.org.uk/

Application numbers in the Selby District area are low, so any groups applying stand a very good chance of being successful at the moment, so please do encourage groups to apply. There is an emphasis on food poverty too.

Operations Director, Yorkshire

www.groundwork.org.uk/yorkshire

Charity Registration 519846 | Company Registration 02202681

Please find attached diversion plans detailing the traffic management on a daily basis.

IDAS NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS WEEK

Our latest newsletter highlights National Stalking Awareness Week and the webinar being run by our Barnsley team at 10 am tomorrow (21^st April) morning. We have also provided a summary of the progress of the DA Bill. We are planning a series of webinars to look at the Bill in more depth and examine what it means for both policy and practice. Please do click on the link to sign up to the webinar on Stalking and Harassment. Dates for our DA Bill webinars will be released in our next newsletter.

Upcoming training events – IDAS Online Training Courses

Take a look at the newsletter on the link below and please do subscribe to ensure that you are updated with the latest news from IDAS.

https://mailchi.mp/idas.org.uk/stalkingawarenessweek

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We would be grateful for your support sharing our social media posts about Stalking. It is a misunderstood crime with people misinterpreting perpetrator’s behaviours as romantic or dismissing victims concerns. In 75% of cases where a woman was murdered stalking had been reported in the 12 months prior to their death. This rises to 85% where the woman was killed by an intimate partner.

Please do use the resources that we have provided in our shared folder for your own social media feeds to raise awareness of stalking and please do tag us in your posts.

Finally, we would be very grateful for your support and participation in our main fundraiser, the IDAS Big Yorkshire Tour. The virtual event has been designed to include everyone, you set the distance and the way that you want to cover it and take part throughout the month of July. You can be as creative as you like, the more fun the better. Last year teams took part on space hoppers, on hang gliders and on kayaks, as well as those who clocked up the miles on dog walks, running or cycling the distance. Sign up today!

https://bigyorkshiretour.idas.org.uk/

Many thanks for your continued support.

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Helpline: 03000 110 110 Website: idas.org.uk

On Thursday 6 May residents in the Selby district will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them. Elections will take place for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire. There will also be by-elections for the Camblesforth and Carlton district ward and for Church Fenton Parish Council.

For those who choose to vote in person, polling stations will be safe places to vote on 6 May. Voters are encouraged to keep themselves and others safe by:

· Wearing a face covering

· Bringing their own pen or pencil

· Cleaning their hands when entering and leaving the polling station

· Keeping a safe distance

Voters should not attend the polling station if they have symptoms of Covid-19, or if they have been asked to self-isolate.

Janet Waggott, Police Area Returning Officer (PARO), said: “The elections are very important – they’re an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who is elected to these organisations and wards.

“We’re putting arrangements in place to help you stay safe at the polling station; you can expect many of the measures you’ve become used to in shops and banks over recent months, such as hand sanitiser, floor markings and face masks. Residents should be reassured that voting in these elections will take place in a Covid-safe environment.”

Residents can visit the FAQ page on the website at www.selby.gov.uk/elections2021 to find out more about the elections on 6 May.

There are provisions in place to apply for an emergency proxy vote if required because of work, medial or reasons relating to Covid-19. You should contact the Electoral Registration Team if this applies to you – by calling 01757 705101 or by emailing [email protected].

FAO of Motorhome and Campervan Owners

Police are warning motorhome and campervan owners in North Yorkshire to take extra precautions, after numerous reports of suspicious activity.

Over the last few weeks, owners of vehicles such as motorhomes and campervans have reported receiving 'cold callers' on their doorsteps, asking to buy them - even though they are not for sale. 

Officers are concerned that this activity could be linked to criminality, and are urging owners to be vigilant and check the security of their vehicles. Vehicles parked on drives in villages near Selby appear to be being particularly targeted. Among the incidents reported to police are:

On the afternoon of Thursday 8 April 2021, a man knocked on the door of a house in Barlby and asked the homeowner if he could buy their motorhome, which was parked on their drive behind locked gates. The same thing happened at another property in the same village on the same day.

Also on the same day, in a different village near Selby, the homeowner was asked by two men to sell her motorhome. The owner agreed a price, but subsequently contacted police due to concerns about the transaction. Enquiries are ongoing.

The following week, on Monday 12 April, a resident in Barlby was approached and asked if their motorhome was for sale. The resident refused. The same day, a resident in Thorpe Willoughby received a cold call at her door, offering to buy her campervan. The owner made it clear the vehicle was not for sale, and put further security measures in place. Also on 12 April, a man knocked on the door of a resident in Hambleton, Selby, claiming to be interested in their motorhome, and asked if he could look inside it. The resident refused.

On the evening of Wednesday 14 April, a man knocked on the door of a house in Barlby and asked the homeowner if she was selling her motorhome. The same house had been visited by a different man asking exactly the same thing the previous week.

Owners outside the Selby district, elsewhere in North Yorkshire, have also been targeted. On Wednesday 7 April, a man knocked on the door of a house in Malton, Ryedale, and asked the homeowner if he was selling his motorhome.Inspector Clive Turner, of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force, said: "Please remember, you aren't obliged to buy anything from or sell anything to doorstep callers. Rogue traders often try to take advantage of householders by using high-pressure sales techniques, or may even be looking for opportunities to steal vehicles or property.

"It's clear that a group of people are deliberately visiting homes in North Yorkshire with campervans parked outside, so it’s extremely important that if you own one, you double-check your security measures.

"In many cases, we have been able to respond to reports of suspicious activity by increasing patrols and visiting homes to gather evidence and provide crime prevention advice – so those responsible will find it increasingly difficult to target vehicles in our area.

"I'd urge everyone to remain vigilant, and follow our security advice. And if you are aware of suspicious activity, such as people appearing to take an interest in parked campervans or other high-value vehicles, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101."

• Write your vehicle identification number (VIN) in several hidden places within the camper van. Use a permanent marker to write the VIN on the underside of drawers, in cupboards, and on wooden surfaces. Etch the VIN onto the windows using a diamond tipped engraver. This makes the vehicle easy to identify if it's stolen.
• Always lock all doors and windows every time you leave your campervan. Check and lock your roof light and gas compartment as well.
• Do not leave personal or valuable items on display inside the vehicle. Consider forensic and security marking your personal items. In particular, never leave vehicle registration documents inside the campervan - they can help a thief to sell it on.
• Fix lock nuts or wheel clamps to the wheels.
• Block in the campervan behind a locked gate, or with another vehicle parked in front of it.
• Fit a tracking device and an alarm, and switch this on every time you leave your campervan – even if it’s just for a short time. Keep your keys with you at all times.

Call police on 101 to report suspicious people and vehicles appearing to take an interest in campervans or other high-value vehicles. If a crime is in progress, dial 999.

PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION - 39060 - Cawood Bridge, Cawood - emergency inspection/repairs 

 The Closure will be in place for a period of 21 days between 30th March 2023 and 20th April 2023, it is however envisaged the closure will only last 1 day between 09:30- 18:00 on the 30th March 2023.

The Road Closure and any associated Diversion Routes can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=133565863

Regards

North Yorkshire County Council

I just wanted to let you all know that the Selby District Residents’ Engagement Festival – ‘Get To Know Your Own Heart’ - is back, and taking place on 9th & 10th April, with a number of offers, activities and events available for residents to enjoy.

‘Get To Know Your Own Heart’ is identified as a key action in the Selby District Visitor Economy Marketing Plan, as a way of boosting the visitor economy before the summer season,driving awareness of the Heart of Yorkshire identity, showcasing the varied and quality offer available across the district, and encouraging residents to explore the district more. The festival includes discounts, offers, special events, guided walks and more. It will be a great time for residents to discover what our district has to offer as a destination.

Full details of all participating businesses, activities and offers can be found at: www.exploreheartofyorkshire/residentsfest.

Here are a few highlights:

Special Tower Tours at Selby Abbey (please note, these are fully booked).
Guided Wolsey Walk in Cawood
Open day, tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits at All Saints Church, Cawood
Any hot drink & cake for £4, or one free hot drink refill with any purchase at The Stables Tearoom at Carlton Vineyard,
20% off your food bill, FREE cake/biscuit slice with a purchase of a hot beverage and free glass of Prosecco upon entry to the Events & Weddings Fair at The Owl Hambleton
Open weekend at Sherburn Aero Club, with lots of flying activity happening on the field
2 for 1 offer on hot and cold drinks at Harmony Tearoom in Stillingfleet
Enjoy Brunch with a Glass of Punch at Carlton Towers; buy one ticket & get one half price
Special Palm Sunday Event and Guided Battlefield Walks of Towton, with Towton Battlefield Society.

As well as the dedicated section on the Explore Heart of Yorkshire website, a promotional campaign, targeting local residents within the district, is on-going. Campaign activity includes local press advertising in the Selby Times, partnership activity with local parenting group STAG Mumbler, social media advertising across Facebook and Instagram and a digital Google display/search network campaign. All activity is directing residents to the festival landing page on the website, which has achieved just under 3,000 page views to date.

‘Get To Know Your Own Heart’ presents a fantastic opportunity for us to raise the profile of the district, the Heart of Yorkshire identity and the new Explore Heart of Yorkshire website. I do hope you’re able to take advantage of the offers/discounts available and join in with some of the activities that have been organised. If you have any queries at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

https://www.selby.gov.uk/news/media-releases/innovative-project-launched-showcase-selby%E2%80%99s-unique-heritage