Wharfedale and Upper Nidderdale Focus

20/04/2026

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15/04/2026

A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and ensure the service is used fairly by residents will go live later this month.

From Monday, April 27, residents will need to register their name, address and vehicle before visiting any of the county’s 20 HWRCs.

Residents can register online from April 27 at www.northyorks.gov.uk/hwrc

08/04/2026

Are you a private housing landlord?

Sign up to one of North Yorkshire’s April landlord forums to get the help and information you need to be ready for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changes, which will apply from 1 May.
Events take place across the county on 14, 16, 20 and 22 April. Find out more and reserve your place at https://tinyurl.com/ycye7we4

21/02/2026

The Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) is a government-funded scheme to help low-income households improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Click on this link for more information: www.northyorks.gov.uk/whlg

13/02/2026

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05/02/2026

Click on the image to get an overview of North Yorkshire Council's budget:

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05/02/2026

This video from Gary Fielding, NYC Director of Finance, provides an insight into North Yorkshire Council's budget.

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21/01/2026

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15/01/2026

To register for the NYC garden waste collection service click on the link below:

Find out more about our fortnightly garden waste collections.

09/12/2025

http://www.yourpoliceandfire.com/

Have your say on the precept for police and fire services.
Click on the panel below:

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

09/07/2025

https://northyorkshiretogether.co.uk/feast-activities/

Please note that activities listed here are for information only. HolidayActivity listings will be ready to book on 23 June 2025. To request a booking, you will need to log on to HolidayActivities, or contact the activity provider using the details on their listing. Information on how to do that is....