Danby Group Parish Council

27/11/2025

Let's Talk Money budget consultation.

Please help North Yorkshire Council by completing their survey to have your say on how you would like them to prioritise their budget.

The Council delivers all your essential local services from waste collection and recycling to care for adults and children, education, roads and more.

Your input is vital and feedback will help shape their budget and council plan for 2026 to 2027.

Online survey: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/lets-talk

You can also email [email protected] or call 0300 131 2 131 (please say 'Let's Talk Money' when prompted) to request a survey

Take part in our countywide conversations to tell us your views and have your say.

25/11/2025

If you’re sixty-six or over, Pension Credit could help give your income a boost, even if you own
your home or have savings.
It can also unlock extra support like help with heating bills, NHS
dental treatment, vouchers for glasses or contact lenses and a free TV licence if you're over 75.

Find out how North Yorkshire Council can help check your eligibility and complete your claim
with you at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/cost-living-support.

23/11/2025

Lots of us are still feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, but you’re not alone.

North Yorkshire Council can help point you in the right direction if you’re struggling. Whether that’s emergency support with everyday living costs, benefits, energy bills, food or managing debt.

There are free adult learning courses too, plus information about local community-based
support including Warm Welcome spaces as well as advice on staying safe and well.

Find out more at:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/cost-living-support.

13/11/2025

📣 Exciting news for the community! 📣

The mobile library service is coming back to Castleton 🚐📚

From Thursday 15th January at 10.00 am. The mobile library will visit every four weeks, each visit lasting approximately 2 hours.

16/10/2025

2 FREE Dark Skies events coming up at Danby Lodge National Park Centre

🌟Help Protect Our Dark Skies – Tuesday 21 October, 6-8pm 🌟

Discover why our dark skies matter - for wildlife, climate, and our own well-being.

Enjoy a free bowl of soup on arrival, followed by a presentation, live lighting demonstration, and practical tips on how you can make a difference locally.

🔭 Danby in the Dark – Tuesday 28 October, 5-7pm 🔭

Wrap up warm and join us for an evening stroll through Danby’s twilight landscape. Discover nocturnal wildlife, enjoy stargazing with local experts (weather permitting) and warm up with soup and a bread roll.

Booking essential for your free place!
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/events/reconnect-events

31/07/2025

Have you seen our new shiny signs? We’re continuing efforts to increase biodiversity in the Parish 🌼🌸🦋🐝

Identified areas on Briar hill and West lane will receive only two cuts a year and have the cuttings removed.

With thanks to our Village Caretaker, North Yorkshire Community Payback Scheme, North York Moors National Park and a local landowner for making it possible.

📷 Cuckoo flower or lady's smock, taken in May on Briar hill.

09/05/2025

The Parish Council would like to take the opportunity to thank Simon Taylor for many years of service as Caretaker and Toilet cleaner.

His hard work and dedication have kept our villages looking great and functioning well. We’re very grateful and sure residents will agree.

We’re delighted to have appointed Matt Jackson to take on both roles. You might’ve already noticed him around and about. Do say hi!

02/05/2025

PLANNED ROAD RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION - 08/05/2025 - Easton Lane,
Ainthorpe

Location: Easton Lane, Danby CP, Ainthorpe, Unknown

Description of works: Drainage works.

The Restriction will be in place for a period of 2 days between 8th May
2025 and 12th May 2025

The Road Restriction and any associated traffic management can be viewed
using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=143223592 [1]

12/03/2025

Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Yorkshire Rewilding Network for an evening with the Esk! 🌍🌿

Come along to Danby Village Hall this Wednesday, 12 March from 7:30-9pm for an inspiring evening about nature restoration in the Esk river catchment. Hear from experts like Chris Watt from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, plus exciting updates from the Whitby & Esk Valley Rewilding Hub.

We'll dive into projects focused on restoring habitats, protecting wildlife like Atlantic salmon & freshwater pearl mussels, and how you can get involved! Entry is free, there will be a Q&A and networking opportunities, plus free tea coffee and biscuits.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with local rewilding enthusiasts! 🌱✨👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-the-esk-yorkshire-wildlife-trust-yrn-tickets-1222775768239?aff=oddtdtcreator

📸 : James Hines

05/02/2025

A note from North Yorkshire Council:

Residents can now pay for their licence for the 2025 garden waste season.

A licence costs £49 for collections between March and early December.

The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly. Anyone who wishes to have more than one bin emptied will need to pay for a licence for each additional bin. Residents can also pay for a licence at any time throughout the season but are encouraged to do so before the start of the service in March as the cost will remain the same.

Once paid, a licence pack should arrive within 14 days. Please visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/garden-waste.

Find out more about our fortnightly garden waste collections.

10/12/2024

David Skaith, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, is asking for the public’s views before he sets the amount that goes to our police and fire services in York and North Yorkshire from your council tax bill.

Please have your say at:
www.YourPoliceAndFire.com

04/12/2024

✉️ Changes to the Mobile Post Office Service ✉️

*Castleton Mobile Service*, Outside 4 Ashfield Road.

Current opening times Tuesday 12:30 – 13:15 Thursday 12:00 – 12:45

New opening times Tuesday 12:30 – 13:15

*Danby Mobile Service*, Danby Village Hall Car Park

Current opening times Tuesday 13:20-13:50 Thursday 10:50-11:35

New opening times Tuesday 13:20 – 13:50