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World Bee Day 2023.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has published a video speaking with Bilton and Nidd Gorge Councillor and North Yorkshire climate change champion, Paul Haslam, regarding the importance of bees and how to protect them.
NHS to save £7bn thanks to medicine pricing agreement.
The voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) means patients can access new lifesaving treatments in a cost effective way for the NHS.
Government extends £2 bus fare cap.
Millions of passengers across England will continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ as the Government has confirmed the £2 bus fare will be extended until 31 October.
Government backs British farmers with new package of support.
Farmers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production and new investment in technologies thanks to a package of support set out by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a summit hosted at Downing Street today (16 May).
Community Ownership Fund third round to open.
The £150 million Community Ownership Fund will launch its third bidding round on 31 May 2023 with the Government publishing a new prospectus detailing changes to the eligibility requirements of the programme.
“Your Police Force, your say” – Commissioner to host online road safety meeting with Chief Constable
On Thursday 25th May 2023, Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe will host an online public meeting where she will scrutinise and hold the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police to account on behalf of the public’s concerns.
Crackdown on scam calls and texts in new fraud strategy.
The Prime Minister has outlined the Government’s plan to tackle scam calls and texts and bring those behind them to justice.
Primary school classes to receive Coronation wildflower seeds.
The Department for Education (DfE), working with the Eden Project, is sending all state-funded primary schools seeds to celebrate the coronation and promote biodiversity.
Council secures funding to tackle rogue landlords.
North Yorkshire Council has been awarded £1.4m from the Government for its housing service ahead of drawing up a new, county-wide housing strategy.
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