Joe Willis

Richmond

North Yorkshire Local Democracy Reporter based @yorkshirepost Runs @richmond_today and @hambletontoday hyperlocal side-gigs too

Articles

Northallerton field set to become community woodland

3 days ago | hambletontoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

A field on the edge of Northallerton is set to become a new community woodland thanks to a tree planting initiative led by the White Rose Forest and supported by local businesses, residents and schoolchildren. Marking National Volunteer Week, the planting day brought together staff from the FT Construction Group, pupils from Romanby Primary School, and members of the wider community to create a greener, healthier environment for generations to come.
Yorkshire Water thanks customers for helping to save water

3 days ago | hambletontoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water-saving efforts in recent weeks, which the company says has helped to reduce overall demand in the region. The reduction in demand, combined with rainfall, meant reservoir stocks dropped just 0.07 per cent over the last week, the company said. Yorkshire Water says its reservoir stocks have been declining since late January due to the driest spring on record in Yorkshire and increased customer demand during warmer temperatures.
Controversial plans for asphalt plant branded 'environmental disaster' could go ahead

3 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Joe Willis

Allerton Waste Recovery Park Picture: LDRS Controversial plans for an asphalt plant that local residents fear will be a danger to public health could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week. Officers at North Yorkshire Council are recommending that the application for the facility at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, beside the A1(M) between junctions 47 and 48, should be approved.
Firefighters complete 420-mile charity challenge

3 days ago | richmondshiretoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

Firefighters Jay Taylor and Robyn Foster have successfully completed the 420-mile FireCallRun, running to every fire station in North Yorkshire over 14 gruelling days – and raising over £8,000 for two life-changing causes. Beginning at Richmond Fire Station — Jay’s base — on Sunday, May 18, Jay and Robyn set out on their ambitious route, covering an average of 30 miles a day.
Consultation launched on short break funding for families with disabled children

4 days ago | richmondshiretoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

Local people are being invited to take part in a survey designed to gather views on a grants scheme that has offered help to North Yorkshire families with disabled children and young people with less complex needs. North Yorkshire Council is seeking to review the unassessed short breaks grant which has provided eligible families with one annual payment to offer financial assistance to fund short break activities.
Controversial asphalt plant set to be given go-ahead

4 days ago | hambletontoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

Controversial plans for an asphalt plant that local residents fear will be a danger to public health could be given the go-ahead by councillors next week. Officers at North Yorkshire Council are recommending that the application for the facility at Allerton Waste Recovery Park, beside the A1(M) between junctions 47 and 48, should be approved.
North Yorkshire solar farm plan prompts concerns over use of good quality farmland

4 days ago | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Joe Willis

2 1/1 The latest large solar farm planned for the former Selby district has prompted fresh concerns about good quality agricultural land being used for green energy schemes. A planning application is being prepared for a 49.9MW solar farm and battery energy storage scheme (BESS) on farmland between the villages of Cawood and Wistow, near Selby. Renewable energy company Quintas Cleantech says the Wiswood solar farm would power the equivalent of 15,150 homes.
New solar farm plan prompts concerns over use of good quality farmland

4 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Joe Willis

2 1/1 The latest large solar farm planned for the former Selby district has prompted fresh concerns about good quality agricultural land being used for green energy schemes. A planning application is being prepared for a 49.9MW solar farm and battery energy storage scheme (BESS) on farmland between the villages of Cawood and Wistow, near Selby. Renewable energy company Quintas Cleantech says the Wiswood solar farm would power the equivalent of 15,150 homes.
Council set to submit fresh recommendations for Boundary Commission shake-up

5 days ago | hambletontoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

North Yorkshire councillors are set to submit a fresh list of recommendations for a shake-up of council divisions after their first suggestions were largely rejected. North Yorkshire Council has admitted the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) proposal “differs significantly” from what the authority had suggested for the reorganisation. In its draft report, the Commission put forward plans for 85 single-councillor divisions and two two-councillor divisions in the future.
Council set to submit fresh recommendations for Boundary Commission shake-up

5 days ago | richmondshiretoday.co.uk | Joe Willis

North Yorkshire councillors are set to submit a fresh list of recommendations for a shake-up of council divisions after their first suggestions were largely rejected. North Yorkshire Council has admitted the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) proposal “differs significantly” from what the authority had suggested for the reorganisation. In its draft report, the Commission put forward plans for 85 single-councillor divisions and two two-councillor divisions in the future.