Keep North Yorkshire Clean

North Yorkshire Council’s new campaign Keep North Yorkshire Clean is encouraging 
visitors and residents to dispose of their rubbish responsibly. The council is working with 
parish and town councils to display new weatherproof anti-littering posters in areas where 
litter is an issue. The posters will also be going up in laybys, green spaces and other areas 
to remind people to do the right thing - take their rubbish home or put it in the bin. The 
campaign is aimed at generating a debate about the issue of littering and the impact it has 
on communities. It features common terms using the Yorkshire dialect including ‘gerrit in’t 
bin’, ‘take yer litter home, ta’ ‘keep t’ place spick and span, ta’ and ‘keep t’ place clean as a 
whistle ta’. Road users will also be reminded not to litter from vehicles as the campaign 
includes anti-littering messages on car parking tickets, on petrol pump nozzles, at services 
stations and on buses operating across North Yorkshire. 

Speak up on Countryside Access

Apply to join North Yorkshire Local Access Forum

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Are you:

Ø  Interested in rights of way and green spaces to explore and enjoy the countryside?

Ø  Keen to help shape the future of rural and urban paths, and open access land?

Ø  Able to represent landowners and managers, or access users, or other interests?

Ø  Able to spare a morning every four months or so?

Apply to join the North Yorkshire Local Access Forum

North Yorkshire Local Access Forum are currently recruiting new members. People with a passion for the countryside and an interest in exploring their neighbourhoods are invited to apply. 

The Forum is an independent body that advises North Yorkshire Council, and other relevant bodies, on how people can make the most of opportunities for getting out and about in the great outdoors.  It brings together representatives of land managers, users and other relevant fields or areas of interest to watch over and help shape the future of footpaths, bridleways, byways, open access land and other green spaces within North Yorkshire outside of the boundaries of the two National Parks.   

To ensure the Forum represents the varying aspects of ‘access’ both to the countryside and in urban areas, applicants are sought who are interested in any of the following:

·          Walking and Rambling

·          Land Owners, Managers and Farming

·          Running and/or Orienteering

·          Nature Conservation and Environment

·          Cycling and Mountain Biking

·          Rural / Local Business

·          Equestrian pursuits (riding or driving)

·          Tourism

·          Motorised vehicle and motor bike use

·          Health promotion

·          Water based activities and sports

·          Education

·          Youth Services / Organisations

·          Local Authority

·          Disabled and Disadvantaged Groups

·          Public Transport

·          Ethnic Minority Communities

  

If you feel that, in a voluntary capacity, you could contribute to the Forum’s work, then please apply online here:– https://nycjobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/8575/0/434377/20303/local-access-forum-volunteer

If you have any queries then please contact Dawn Drury, Democratic Services Officer, by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone, 01757 292065.

The closing date for applications is 23 August 2024 at 5pm, with interviews to be held on 5 September 2024.  A new member induction session will take place in mid-September 2024.  

Haymaking in Manor Vale - Saturday 7th September

North Yorkshire Police Survey - impact of serious violence on communities

We want to hear your views on Serious Violence, the impact it has on communities and how to combat it.

 

Earlier this year key partners from across York and North Yorkshire published their joint strategy to combat Serious Violence.

We are now developing our strategy and want to hear the public’s views and experience on the impact Serious Violence has on communities and how to address these issues.

Please complete or survey and tell us your views.

START THE SURVEY https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/seriousviolencedutysurvey2024/

 

Jo Coles, York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said:

“Serious violence has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities and we’re committed to working with partners across York and North Yorkshire to look for solutions and improved ways of working.

“To help us with that work we’re asking anyone who’s been affected by violence, in any way, to take part in this really important survey.

“Thank you to all those who take part who will be supporting our work to keep York and North Yorkshire as one of the safest places to live, work and visit.”

 

Under the Serious Violence Duty introduced in January 2023, the York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (OPFCC), part of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, has a duty to convene partners including North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Probation services, North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to develop a strategy around Serious Violence. 

To support the development of this strategy, the Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning, and partners, welcome views from members of the public on the impact Serious Violence has on communities and how to address this in their local area. 

·       For more information on Serious Violence, including the North Yorkshire and York definition, visit https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/how-can-we-help/community-projects/svd/#Definition

·       To find out about the projects supporting the North Yorkshire and York response to Serious Violence, visit: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/how-can-we-help/community-projects/svd/svd-projects/

·       For more information about funding opportunities from the Office for Policing, Fire Crime and Commissioning, visit:  https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/how-can-we-help/community-projects/

·       For a paper copy of the survey please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or write to Commissioning and Partnerships Team, Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, Harrogate Police Station, Beckwith Head Road, HG3 1FR. 

The survey closes on Friday 27 September 2024.

Link to start the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/seriousviolencedutysurvey2024/

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