Thirsk Town Council

30/07/2026

York Road in Thirsk will be resurfaced from Sunday 2 August.

Work will take place in two phases and is expected to last for four weeks. These works will involve daytime and night-time road closures.

From Sunday 2 August, for two weeks, the works will be between 7pm and 6am. Outside of these hours two-way temporary traffic lights will be in operation.

Following completion of the first phase, when the road closure is outside residential properties, the works will be between 9:30am and 3:30pm and 7pm and midnight.

Temporary traffic lights may be required over the weekend.

Access to the industrial estate will be maintained at all times. On-site personnel will assist in managing access to properties and businesses within the works area.

22/07/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Town Councillor or do you know someone who is? Thirsk Town Council is seeking to co-opt a new Town Councillor.
The Town Council is responsible for Thirsk Cemetery, public amenity areas and open spaces including the Holmes, Castle Garth, Picnic Area, Mill Gardens, St James Green, seven play areas, the Town Clock, St Mary’s Church Clock and floodlighting, the public toilets, the Market Place bus shelter, notice boards, plaques, interpretation boards, plinths, various planters, White Mare roundabout, public seats, the Christmas tree and surrounding lights.
The Town Council contributes to the running and maintenance of the Town Hall, Thirsk and Sowerby Flatts, the Millennium Green and Carrs Field and makes grants to voluntary and charitable bodies.
The Council is consulted on planning applications, statutory notices and orders and generally on issues involving Thirsk.
Town Council meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month (excluding August and December) in the Town Hall.

Any person interested in becoming a Town Councillor should contact:
Thirsk Town Council
1 Roses Yard
Market Place
Thirsk, YO7 1LH

Telephone: 01845 526445
Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 28th August 2026

22/07/2026

Job Vacancy - Deputy Town Clerk
Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Town Clerk at Thirsk Town Council.
The role will primarily be to provide administrative support to the Council in carrying out its duties, services and functions and management of its assets. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have appropriate relevant experience, strong communication and literacy skills and a good level of IT experience
The hours of the post are 28 per week covering Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Annual Salary is NJC scale point 12 (£28,598 pro rata /£14.82 per hour)
Application packs are available from Thirsk Town Council (telephone 01845 526445/email [email protected]) or can be downloaded from www.thirsk-tc.gov.uk.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 19th August 2026

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