Helen Flynn

It has taken several months of hard work–surveying local people, collecting data, analysing statistics and putting together content and photos–but we are now very proud to have published our first ever impact report for the last financial year, 2023-2024. The Report is entitled “The Difference we Make in our Communities”, and the whole report is […]

Police Support Volunteers are member of the public who give up their own time, to carry out a range of tasks for the police service. These volunteers are also called Citizens in Policing, and the role plays a vital part in the police force. They bring valuable skills and expertise to police teams, creating closer

It was with great sadness that we heard at on Friday 26 April of the sudden death of Katy Penn, who had been a much loved member of staff at Nidd Plus from 2008-2017, and who had done so much for Nidderdale during her time here as Partnership Manager. Katy had died of a heart

We now have a vacancy for a part-time library support worker, on a 7 hours per week contract, to help run the library in Pateley Bridge. This is a great part time role for someone local in Nidderdale who fancies a few hours paid work per week. Ideally, we want the person to come around

Fraudsters aren’t fussy, they’ll pick on anyone Did you know that in just one year, one in 17 adults were the victims of fraud? Nobody is immune from fraud. The criminals behind it target people online and in their homes, often emotionally manipulating their victims before they steal money or personal data. But there is

Over the Christmas period, we will see a significant increase in waste collected from households. Nationally, around 30 per cent more waste is generated at this time of year. Much of this will be recycled (about 44 per cent in North Yorkshire) but approximately half of all the waste we collect from householders will be

Northern Powergrid now has an online power cut map. It is the quickest way to report a power cut and find out what they are doing to get your lights back on. You can also report it on Facebook, X, and WhatsApp on 0191 687 2254. If you have no mobile access, the team is available 24/7 by

Independent Age have updated their “Winterwise” guide which helps older people through the coming winter months, and is full of the most up-to-date advice and information to help them stay healthy, warm and safe. It includes practical advice on how to manage costs during the winter and what support is available, if they’re struggling. It

Energy prices remain high but there are other actions you can take to reduce the costs of utility bills and access grants. Are you on the Priority Services Register? The energy companies all hold a Priority Services Register which offers extra help and support to households if there was a power cut or if the