North Yorkshire Police has recently seized a vehicle which contained a large quantity of diesel fuel in the rear of the vehicle. This has prompted us to issue an appeal to all agricultural and marina businesses regarding the storing of diesel fuel and how you can help prevent further crimes.
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Supporting people with disabilities or those who may be vulnerable for any reason
North Yorkshire is one of the safest places to live in the UK. However, for some people, going into their local town or city centre can be intimidating.
The We Care scheme looks to provide a sense of safety and independence for those who may be more vulnerable and enables the police to provide them with a better level of service.
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Parishioners: Are You Worried About the Cost of Living?
If you’re struggling to pay for food and other essentials, there are local schemes and organisations in North Yorkshire which may be able to help or point you in the right direction. You’ll find information about emergency support with everyday living costs, benefits, Pension Credit, energy bills, food and managing debt all in one place at www.northyorks.gov.uk/costofliving
North Yorkshire Council’s cost of living web page also has information about schemes to help families, free adult learning courses and local community-based support including Warm Welcome spaces as well as advice on staying safe and well. If you’re less confident with technology and have friends or family who might be able to help you understand what support is available with the cost of living, please ask them to look at the web page with you. You can also go into any North Yorkshire library or North Yorkshire Council office.
If you’re not sure who to turn to, you can call North Yorkshire Council’s customer service centre on 0300 131 2 131 Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm asking for ‘cost of living help’ when prompted.
‘Tis the Season to Think Safety
Thirsk and Malton AreaCommittee
Free Minibus Service
Rural Crime Prevention
We have recently seen a spike in rural crime in the Hambleton area particularly at the north of the county around Great Ayton and Stokesley.
Farming equipment, tools, machinery, off-road bikes, quad bikes and vehicles are being targeted. These have mainly been taken from outbuildings of farms and rural properties.
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Road safety advice issued for darker evenings
Now that the clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in, we would like to remind cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians about the importance of ensuring that they are seen by other road users.
Continue reading “Road Safety Advice”If you drive a Toyota Hilux we have an urgent message for you.
It comes after we recovered a Toyota Hilux which had been stolen from the Beckwithshaw area of Harrogate. The vehicle, which was fitted with a tracker, is being returned to its rightful owner.
However, two other Toyota Hilux vehicles have also been stolen from our area recently, mirroring a growing trend in neighbouring police force areas, and across the country.
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