Search site
Rate This Page / information

A to Z

The A to Z holds every Council Service in alphabetical order.

Libraries – catalogues Use the articles below and the content on the right of this page to help you locate information held on this site and move around the site.  If you have any questions or comments, please Contact Us! 

  • Abnormal loads (road transport)
    • Abnormal loads - notification

      A haulier who intends to move an abnormal load such as gross weight exceeding 40 tonnes or more must notify and gain consent from the police and the County Council.

  • Access for disabled people
  • Accident prevention
  • Accidents at work
    • Business advice

      Providing advice to new or existing businesses in the Craven District area.

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
    • Adoption

      The County Council attempts to find adoptive homes for children who are no longer able to live in their own homes. The authority reviews applications from prospective adoptive parents to assess suitability. Ongoing support is provided for adopted children and their new families.

  • Adult and community education
  • Adult and community education centres
    • Adult education courses

      A broad range of adult education courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications to citizens. Citizens may be eligible for help towards the cost of the courses.

  • Advertising
    • Business advice

      Providing advice to new or existing businesses in the Craven District area.

  • Advice agencies
    • Consumer advice

      Providing consumers with information and advice on minimum standards of buying and selling of goods and services. Advice to consumers is now provided by Consumer Direct, a government funded service. Information on Consumer Direct can be found on the county website.

  • After school care
    • Childcare - out of school hours

      Out of school hours services for children, usually based in or near schools. The service is available to all families in the local area however local priorities for places may apply.

  • Agenda 21 implementation
    • Planning - environmental policies

      Sustainable Development is defined as development that meets the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

  • Air pollution
  • Airports
    • Airports - information and advice

      There are no major airports within the boundaries of North Yorkshire. The nearest major airports are Leeds/Bradford international airport, Manchester airport, Durham Tees Valley, Durham and Newcastle airport.

  • Alarms for elderly and disabled
    • Disabled people - home adaptations and aids

      If you have a disability, including a learning disability and have difficulties managing in your home, it may be possible to reduce these problems by altering or adapting your home.

  • Alcohol use and abuse
    • Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse

      If you are concerned about your misuse of alcohol, drugs or any substance, you should discuss the issue with your doctor. There are also many professional organisations that can provide help and support.

  • Allotments
    • Allotments

      Allotment gardens are available for a minimal yearly fee and are a great way to grow your own fruit and vegetables, make new friends and keep fit in the great outdoors.

  • Ancient monuments
    • Historic sites and monuments

      Maintenance and preservation of sites of historical or cultural interest and ancient monuments within the local authority area. In many cases this may be undertaken jointly or wholly by third party organisations (English heritage, National Trust etc.).

  • Angling
    • Sports - fishing information

      As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.

  • Animal fouling
  • Animal health
    • Animal health and welfare

      Enforcement of all animal health and welfare legislation designed to protect both domesticated and wild animals.

  • Animal licences
    • Licence - dangerous animals

      No person may keep any dangerous wild animal without first obtaining a licence from their local authority.

  • Animal nuisance
    • Animal health and welfare

      Enforcement of all animal health and welfare legislation designed to protect both domesticated and wild animals.

  • Animal rights and welfare
    • Animal welfare services

      Within the council, animal control is a high profile service, providing not only the control of stray dogs, but also many other aspects regarding Animal Welfare.

  • Animals
    • Wildlife

      Wildlife, or biodiversity, is a complex collection of plants and animals set within habitats and the interactions between them all. Together these form the web of life, often referred to as the ecosystem. Mankind is a part within this system and from it we derive life-giving benefits including oxygen, food, materials and medicines. The services that we get for free are numerous and include soil for our crops to grow in and bees to pollinate them. Carbon is captured and stored and vegetation slows down run off and helps to prevent flooding. Habitats and wildlife inspire artists and improve everyone's quality of life.

  • Ant control
  • Archaeology
    • Archaeology - local information

      The Historic Environment Team of North Yorkshire County Council is part of the Countryside Service, Economic and Rural Services. The team can provide archaeological information and advice; it does not offer fieldwork services.

  • Architecture
  • Archives
  • Arts and entertainment venues
  • Asbestos
  • Attendance and truancy
    • School - truancy

      Schools and North Yorkshire County Council monitor absence and lateness and work with families and young people where the level of absence is giving cause for concern. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that their child attends unless there is a valid reason for their absence.

Forms

Useful

Has this information helped you today?

Contacts