Helen Flynn

The Cabinet Office has recently launched the ‘Help for Households’ campaign which explains the different government schemes available to help with the cost of living, including new one-off payments as well as existing benefits and schemes. These schemes have now been brought onto one Cost of Living Support website https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/, and is organised into the following […]

Nidderdale Plus is beginning a programme of day trips out for people who do not get many opportunities to get out and about to experience different places and meet new people.  The two trips planned in August will go to Ripley Castle on 17th August, and on a canal boat trip (including lunch) in Skipton

Major changes are being proposed for the area next to the rail and bus station in Harrogate. Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire County Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are working together on major improvements, which are designed to help boost economic recovery and make it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance free cancer awareness sessions for August are now available to book on to. In just 90 minutes you can learn how to spot the early signs of cancer and engage in conversations that promote early diagnosis and can help to save lives. You will also learn about cancer prevention, national cancer

North Yorks Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe,  is considering proposals from the Chief Fire Officer for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new Risk and Resource Model. This sets how the Service would seek to use its people, equipment and resources to reduce and mitigate risk across the Service area.  It will ensure that our

It has been a long wait, so we are thrilled that our community minibus is now here! Our first weekly market-day service to Ripon completed its inaugural journey on Thursday 23rd June, and it was great to finally be able to transport local people to a place which is difficult to get to if you

Zoë Metcalfe, the new Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and York, is currently considering proposals for the Fire Service’s new Risk and Resource Model, which sets out how the Service would seek to deploy its people, equipment, and resources.  The proposed changes aim to ensure communities get the services they need to

North Yorkshire Police are looking for people to join their Independent Advisory Group (IAG). What is an IAG? An Independent Advisory Group is a panel of volunteers who are committed to working with North Yorkshire Police by providing advice and support on a number of issues. The aim of the group is to improve local

When we think of the NHS app we might just think that it’s only useful for downloading our COVID passport and providing evidence of our vaccination record. Well, the NHS app is much more than just a COVID vaccination passport. The app makes it easier for people to access their GP, giving them an alternative