Organisers of events being planned to celebrate the visit of the Tour de Yorkshire next month are being urged to make sure they have notified the district council. Temporary Event Notices (TENs) may be needed when entertainment and alcohol are involved – but to be processed for the May event they
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Local banking services look set to be retained
Richmondshire District leader Yvonne Peacock is confident that despite the proposed loss of Barclays Bank in Hawes, local banking services will still be provided within the town. Following discussions with Barclays she said it was agreed that the ATM cash machine would remain at its current location and would not be
Heck announces launch of “Silicon Valley” for food innovation in Yorkshire
More cash for apprenticeship scheme
A scheme that helps Richmondshire businesses employ apprentices has received another £20,000 in funding from district councillors. Members of the authority’s Corporate Board have given the green light to the cash award which will mean more small businesses can access help – and they can also use the grant to train
Rare relief for Richmondshire mobile phone mast providers
Richmondshire broadband providers are to get relief on their business rates. Under a new scheme Richmondshire District Council is adding the operators of mobile telecommunication masts to the list of businesses that can apply for rate relief. The local authority has the power to offer discretionary relief to businesses that it feels
Rooms needed in Richmondshire to help people in temporary housing need
Businesses are being urged to help find accommodation for people in need across Richmondshire. The District Council is appealing to hotel and bed and breakfast business owners to help solve the urgent shortage of temporary rooms. With rooms often empty over the winter months they are being asked to consider renting them
Nursery scoops national award for excellence
A North Yorkshire nursery has received national recognition in the Nursery World awards, for the exceptional quality of its food and the way it is integrated into every day life for its children. Incy Wincy's Day Nursery in Bedale is Ofsted rated Outstanding and has a number of other prestigious awards
New business advisor for Richmondshire
Richmondshire is to get a dedicated business advisor to help the district’s economy grow. Members of the council’s corporate board agreed to part fund the new post which will be spearheaded by the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The post is one of two new business advisors
North Yorkshire sausage firm gets starring role in Lloyds Bank ad campaign
A family-owned North Yorkshire sausage business has been chosen to feature in Lloyds Bank’s latest national print, radio and online advertising campaign. Running over the next four months. Heck Food feature in a radio ad being broadcast across UK commercial stations. The thirty second clip introduces the team behind the success
Richmondshire apprenticeship scheme welcomes new members
A new scheme to help boost small Richmondshire businesses has welcomed its first members! Yorebridge House in Bainbridge has received cash from the District Council initiative – which has £30,000 in funding to help small district based businesses take on new apprentices. Henry Nel, Sophie Egglestone and Nathan Louw will all increase