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Cllr Doug McMurdo and Cllr George Jabbour and have taken on the roles of Vice-Chair and Chair respectively

Local government

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Councillor elected to chair committee that oversees local government pension pool

North Yorkshire Councillor for the Helmsley and Sinnington division, George Jabbour at Barclays ATM on Market Place

North Yorkshire Councillor for the Helmsley and Sinnington division, George Jabbour at Barclays ATM on Market Place

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ATM’s temporary closure will secure its future

Ryedale residents will be able to access free advice on keeping their homes warm and get support on lowering their energy bills this winter thanks to an advice line

Ryedale residents will be able to access free advice on keeping their homes warm and get support on lowering their energy bills this winter thanks to an advice line

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Free advice line for Ryedale residents on keeping their homes warm

North Yorkshire Council has secured a multi-million-pound boost from the UK Government to deliver energy improvements to homes in the county

North Yorkshire Council has secured a multi-million-pound boost from the UK Government to deliver energy improvements to homes in the county

North Yorkshire Council

Multi-million-pound boost to make homes energy efficient in North Yorkshire

Residents in the Scarborough and Ryedale areas will have the opportunity to take part in an energy auction this month

Residents in the Scarborough and Ryedale areas will have the opportunity to take part in an energy auction this month

Big Community Switch helps Ryedale residents to save on energy bills

A series of workshops are to be held across North Yorkshire on how to save money on energy bills and cut carbon emissions. Pictured: Cllr Greg White

A series of workshops are to be held across North Yorkshire on how to save money on energy bills and cut carbon emissions. Pictured: Cllr Greg White

North Yorkshire Council

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Council to hold workshops on how to save on energy bills and cut carbon emissions

The Government has confirmed a three-month extension to the £2 fare cap on single bus journeys until June 30

The Government has confirmed a three-month extension to the £2 fare cap on single bus journeys until June 30

£2 bus fares cap extended in North Yorkshire

Households across North Yorkshire are being urged to check if they are eligible to apply for financial support towards their energy bills amid the cost-of-living crisis

Households across North Yorkshire are being urged to check if they are eligible to apply for financial support towards their energy bills amid the cost-of-living crisis

Cost of living crisis

North Yorkshire residents urged to check eligibility for cost of living payment

Kevin Hollinrake has welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. Pictures: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire and Newsquest

Kevin Hollinrake has welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. Pictures: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire and Newsquest

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Ryedale MP welcomes Chancellor’s Spring Budget

Research by Barratt Homes, has revealed the savings that can be had by its customers in Pickering. Pictured: Paul Wharam, technical director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East

Research by Barratt Homes, has revealed the savings that can be had by its customers in Pickering. Pictured: Paul Wharam, technical director at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East

Pickering homeowners could save over £3,100 on bills each year, claims house builder

NYCC has outlined further support to help residents with the rise in the cost-of-living – including a 100 per cent council tax reduction for households most in need

NYCC has outlined further support to help residents with the rise in the cost-of-living – including a 100 per cent council tax reduction for households most in need

Cost of living crisis

Council tax to be slashed for North Yorkshire residents most in need

Under new budget plans for North Yorkshire Council, a 4.99 per cent rise of council tax has been approved – equating to an increase of £83.64 for an average Band D property

Under new budget plans for North Yorkshire Council, a 4.99 per cent rise of council tax has been approved – equating to an increase of £83.64 for an average Band D property

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4.99 per cent council tax rise approved in North Yorkshire

NORTH Yorkshire Citizen’s Advice has warned that the number of residents using its service has significantly increased amid the rise in the cost-of-living

NORTH Yorkshire Citizen’s Advice has warned that the number of residents using its service has significantly increased amid the rise in the cost-of-living

Cost of living crisis

North Yorkshire Citizens Advice CEO warns after huge rise in people needing help

BP could fuel every household in Ryedale for 365 years after the energy giant announced record profits, figures suggest

BP could fuel every household in Ryedale for 365 years after the energy giant announced record profits, figures suggest

Cost of living crisis

BP profits could fuel every household in Ryedale for 365 years

Kirkbymoorside: The small market town with a lot to offer

Kirkbymoorside: The small market town with a lot to offer

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Kirkbymoorside: The small market town with a lot to offer

New Look is to offer a 15 per cent discount to Saint Catherine’s supporters in Scarborough, who drop a full bag of clothing at the Westborough shop and scans the QR code

New Look is to offer a 15 per cent discount to Saint Catherine’s supporters in Scarborough, who drop a full bag of clothing at the Westborough shop and scans the QR code

Popular high street retailer offers discount to hospice supporters in North Yorkshire

A couple living in a home once owned by an actor from Star Wars were surprised to find that items had been left behind from the early days of filming

A couple living in a home once owned by an actor from Star Wars were surprised to find that items had been left behind from the early days of filming

Star Wars items found in loft of home once owned by Chewbacca actor

Helmsley is a town known for its food, history and independent businesses

Helmsley is a town known for its food, history and independent businesses

Exploring the bustling market town of Helmsley

House prices dropped slightly, by 0.5 per cent, in Ryedale in November, new figures show

House prices dropped slightly, by 0.5 per cent, in Ryedale in November, new figures show

Ryedale house prices dropped slightly in November

Plans have been backed to align taxi licensing fees across the whole of North Yorkshire

Plans have been backed to align taxi licensing fees across the whole of North Yorkshire

Taxi licensing fees to be aligned across North Yorkshire

Yorkshire has the most generous tippers in England, according to study

Yorkshire has the most generous tippers in England, according to study

Yorkshire has the most generous tippers in England, according to study

Minster Vets surgery in Salisbury Road, York, where fraudster Laura Plews worked

Minster Vets surgery in Salisbury Road, York, where fraudster Laura Plews worked

York vets employee stole £20,500 of customers' money

One of the two picket lines staged by striking nurses at the entrance to York Hospital today Picture: Mike Laycock

One of the two picket lines staged by striking nurses at the entrance to York Hospital today Picture: Mike Laycock

Scores of striking nurses picket York Hospital - drivers toot in support

Taxi fares are set to be aligned across North Yorkshire under plans for the new unitary council

Taxi fares are set to be aligned across North Yorkshire under plans for the new unitary council

Taxi fares set to be aligned across North Yorkshire

Teachers in North Yorkshire have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay

Teachers in North Yorkshire have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay

Teachers to strike in North Yorkshire after record ballot

The average Ryedale household is paying almost twice as much as last winter to fuel their home, new figures suggest

The average Ryedale household is paying almost twice as much as last winter to fuel their home, new figures suggest

Average Ryedale household 'paying almost twice as much to fuel home'

Ryedale District Council has launched a second round of the Community Environmental Grant Scheme, to help community groups deliver small scale climate change projects

Ryedale District Council has launched a second round of the Community Environmental Grant Scheme, to help community groups deliver small scale climate change projects

Grants could see environmental groups receive £2,000

A scheme to provide support to people struggling to buy essential items during the cost-of-living crisis will launch in North Yorkshire this week

A scheme to provide support to people struggling to buy essential items during the cost-of-living crisis will launch in North Yorkshire this week

Cost-of-living support scheme launched this week in North Yorkshire

Shoplifting increases in North Yorkshire as cost of living bites

Shoplifting increases in North Yorkshire as cost of living bites

Shoplifting offences rise in North Yorkshire as cost of living crisis bites

A driver is facing charges and has had their vehicle seized after being caught driving with no insurance in Scarborough

A driver is facing charges and has had their vehicle seized after being caught driving with no insurance in Scarborough

Mercedes seized and driver facing charges after being caught with no insurance

Yorkshire Water has warned homeowners to protect their pipes from freezing before the next cold snap hits

Yorkshire Water has warned homeowners to protect their pipes from freezing before the next cold snap hits

Water provider gives advice on how to protect pipes from freezing

North Yorkshire County Council has provided an insight into the savings that can be had on energy costs when switching to a slow cooker

North Yorkshire County Council has provided an insight into the savings that can be had on energy costs when switching to a slow cooker

Council gives insight into energy cost savings by using slow cooker

Ryecare, a 24 hour support service to helps vulnerable people to live independently operated by Ryedale District Council, has been subject to a call scam

Ryecare, a 24 hour support service to helps vulnerable people to live independently operated by Ryedale District Council, has been subject to a call scam

Scam warning issued for Ryedale support service

Temperatures in Ryedale are set to drop below freezing over the coming days – we’ve rounded up a list of warm banks for those feeling the strain during the cost-of-living crisis

Temperatures in Ryedale are set to drop below freezing over the coming days – we’ve rounded up a list of warm banks for those feeling the strain during the cost-of-living crisis

Temperatures set to hit freezing in Ryedale – list of warm banks

Concern has continued to grow following plans to close Pocklington's last remaining bank. Picture: Google

Concern has continued to grow following plans to close Pocklington's last remaining bank. Picture: Google

Concern grows after plans to close East Yorkshire town’s last remaining bank

Banking giant HSBC said it will close 114 bank branches across the UK – but York and Malton are safe

Banking giant HSBC said it will close 114 bank branches across the UK – but York and Malton are safe

HSBC to close 114 bank branches – York and Malton safe

Selby District Council chief executive Janet Waggott

Selby District Council chief executive Janet Waggott

Councillors to discuss £210,000 exit package for top officer

North Yorkshire County Council say they are ‘looking at all aspects’ to help during the rise in the cost of living

North Yorkshire County Council say they are ‘looking at all aspects’ to help during the rise in the cost of living

North Yorkshire council ‘looking at all aspects’ to help with cost of living

Ryedale District Council won Council of the Year at the Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards for its work on fuel poverty

Ryedale District Council won Council of the Year at the Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards for its work on fuel poverty

Ryedale Council win top prize for work on fuel poverty