Helen Flynn

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

North Yorkshire Council have launched a really useful webpage app that anyone can use to pass on information about issues in their locality–fallen trees, localised flooding, blocked land drains, etc. You access the webpage here You can use this form to upload any photos that have been taken of ongoing major incidents. This will help

It’s been a long time in the planning and implementation, but we are extremely pleased to announce that the Nidderdale Plus Community Fund is now live for applications! As you may be aware, Nidd Plus set up Nidderdale Charity Shop on the High Street in Pateley Bridge in February 2022. The money we make from

Rural and local communities across England will be supported in setting up local energy projects that will provide local jobs and deliver energy security, owing to a new £10 million government fund that is being launched. Both urban and rural communities will have the chance to win a portion of a new £10 million Community

As many of you may be aware the UK’s telephone network is changing. Between now and 2025 most telephone providers will be moving their customers over from old analogue landlines  to new upgraded landline services using digital technology.  This means services that households/individuals rely on using the old landline system such as home phones and healthcare

Transport–or the lack of it– consistently comes up as the number one issue in Nidderdale amongst residents. North Yorkshire is now asking people their views on transport so that it can develop its next Local Transport Plan (LTP). The LTP is a landmark document that will guide the Council’s future approach to all forms of

It was an honour for Nidd Plus to be involved in a fact-finding mission in North Yorkshire that England’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, was carrying out on 26th June, as part of a renewed focus on the significant issues that the country faces with an ageing population. The fact-finding tour was organised by North