Location: Church Row, Melsonby CP, Melsonby
Description of works: Road closure for Northumbrian Water to cleanse & survey sewer
The Restriction will be in place for a period of 5 days between 20th October 2025 and 24th October 2025. The closure will only be in place between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00.
The Road Restriction and any associated traffic management can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=GB145707024
Regards
North Yorkshire Council
This update was emailed and asked to be shared with the Parish Councillors and Parishioners.
NYC COUNCILLOR’S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025.
BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
The original plan set out by the Boundary Commission was due to be confirmed in tablets of stone on 2nd September. There were however many howls of complaint from individuals, PCs and Councillors and others in various places so the review which was set in place has been extended allowing further consultation until October.
The final decision on the boundaries of the 89 council divisions is now set to be announced in early January. This all really makes no difference in our part of the world to what was originally planned.
SCOTCH CORNER.
Well despite what we were told in June there is no sign yet of work recommencing on the Designer Outlet. I have asked the developer for a further update. The knock on effect is that the promised upgrade to the transformer and power system would hopefully mean that power cuts which many residents in villages like Stapleton, Cleasby and Manfield have to endure, will not be resolved in the near future.
And whilst the upgrade to the A66 which we have waited for 4 decades for will now commence, specific dates for the work are still to be revealed but the one that many are waiting for is the plan for Scotch Corner roundabout. Again if there was progress on the Designer Outlet we have a better idea of what is likely to happen in terms of the roundabout.
SCHOOL TRANSPORT.
I am working on an initiative to try to persuade bus companies like Hodgsons and Arriva to alter their routes in some cases and tweak their times in others so that pupils from villages like Cleasby, Manfield, Eppleby and Aldbrough can use their services to travel to and from the Richmond Schools. Hodgsons charge £1 per journey for anyone under the age of 19. This would mean a cost of £390 or so for a pupil who attends every school day throughout the year, hence a saving of more than half of the County cost of £816pa.
Arriva charge £1.20 per journey. The Hodgson service from Barnard Castle to Richmond taking in villages from Newsham via Gilling should fit the bill now. However, the Darlington to Richmond service doesn’t arrive in Richmond until 9.40am. A new service would be required from Croft, Dalton on Tees, North Cowton, Moulton and Middleton Tyas and this I am working on.
Integrated transport including bus services is part of the Mayor’s portfolio. A substantial grant was awarded by the government to support integrated transport (I think £6 million).
NYC’s dire financial position is going to require considerable ‘thinking outside the box’. I fully appreciate that no one wants to pay for something they have had for free but as things stand, without a further substantial increase in funding from the government, which earlier this year they said not only would there be no further funding , but they actually imposed further cuts in funding, then NYC will face bankruptcy in the year 28/29.
Naturally we are working on whole raft of savings initiatives to avoid this terrible prospect. The hated new Home to School Transport Policy was one. But the cost of school transport in the school year just ended was £52.5 million against a Government grant for this service of £44 million.
RICHMOND SCHOOL.
I had a most interesting and informative meeting with 3 Governors and the head Jenna Potter in June. It helped me to have a better understanding of their admissions policy which I really appreciated. I have had one parent contact me saying that due to the school being full they had been advised that their child would not be able to have a place. Given that pupils are being bused from Northallerton, Catterick and Leyburn this seemed harsh treatment for a child from a village not 5 miles from Richmond.
However, the school were at pains to point out that they would do their upmost to accommodate children from villages which are in their catchment area. There is a right to appeal if all else fails.
I am having a similar meeting with the head and 3 Governors from SFX. Hopefully this will increase my understanding of their admissions policy and other factors in the day to day schooling within this Ofsted Outstanding school. The SFX admissions policy is one which I am frequently asked about by parents.
RICHMOND SWIMMING POOL.
Following a public consultation which resulted in an overwhelming majority wishing for the pool to be kept open, it is proposed to spend £1.2 million to be taken from the strategic reserve fund, to do all necessary repairs including the main problem which is the roof. This work is likely to take 6 months or more.
Best wishes,
Angus Thompson.
5th September 2025.
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SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER IN MELSONBY CHURCH
As the Village Show has been cancelled this year this competition is being held during the Harvest Festival weekend, on Saturday 18th October, and is open to anyone from the village, or with an involvement in a village organisation. All proceeds from the competition will be donated to the Richmond Food Bank. So, come along and join in, have some fun and raise some money!
What do you need to do?
Submit an Entry Form to Lynda Watts, 16 East Road by no later than 9 p.m. on Thursday 16th October. Entries are 20p for adults, free for children 15 and under. Only one entry for each individual Class though,
On the day, bring your entries to the Church between 10 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and display them.
Judging will start at 12.45 p.m. so come back at 3.30 p.m. to find out the results. The overall winner and runner up will be presented with a trophy.
Bring some money with you as there will be a small raffle. The main event though is an auction of lots of the entries, so a chance to buy lots of cakes, scones, preserves etc. If you would prefer to take your entries home, that’s absolutely fine. You’ll get a chance to remove them before the Auction begins.
What can you enter?
Adults Class
| D1 Chutney/Pickles/Jelly. 1 jar labelled with type | D8 4 Cheese Scones |
| D2 Jam/Marmalade/Curd/Conserve. 1 jar labelled with type | D9 1 Loaf Cake, any sort, e.g. fruit, lemon drizzle |
| D3 Sweet Pastry Tart e.g. fruit filled, Bakewell, Treacle | D10 4 Individual Cakes in cake cases, e.g. cupcakes, muffins |
| D4 Pie with sweet or savoury filling | D11 Victoria Sponge, max 20cm, filled with jam |
| D5 Savoury Quiche | D12 Homemade Wine/Spirit |
| D6 4 Biscuits or Cookies (one type) | D13 2lb Bread Loaf (made by hand) |
| D7 4 Fruit Scones | D14 2lb Bread Loaf (made in a bread maker) |
Junior Class – 8 and Under
| D+12 2 Bought and decorated Mini Rolls | D+14 2 Cakes in cake cases, e.g. cupcakes, muffins, butterfly, plain |
| D+13 2 Decorated biscuits (biscuits can be bought) | D+15 2 Scones, any variety |
Junior Class – 9 to 15 Years
| D+16 2 Bought and decorated Mini Rolls | D+18 2 Cakes in cake cases, e.g. cupcakes, muffins, butterfly, plain |
| D+17 2Decorated biscuits (biscuits can be bought) | D+19 2 Scones, any variety |
This is to advise you that North Yorkshire Highways, on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, will be undertaking carriageway repairs in the residential parking area on East View. The works are currently programmed to take place on Friday 22nd August.
To minimise disruption the working hours will be between the hours of 08:00 to 15:30. We would kindly ask all residents to find alternative parking, to allow access to the area requiring repair for the hours specified above.
Advance warning signage will be installed on site shortly. During the construction period, pedestrian access to premises will be maintained through the working area wherever possible using temporary walkways.
Please be aware that there may be short periods when direct access to certain properties is not feasible due to the nature of the works and site constraints. In such cases, the site supervisor will provide advance notice to any affected businesses and property owners before work begins directly outside their doorways/entrances.
This work is part of an extensive programme and therefore, some adjustment to this start date or the duration of the works may be necessary should unforeseen circumstances such as significant weather events or emergencies on the highway network arise.
A plan showing the extent of these works is below.
To ensure the safe delivery of these works we request your assistance in the following ways:
North Yorkshire Council
Customer Service Centre
County Hall
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8AD
Tel: 0300 131 2 131
Web: http://www.northyorks.gov.uk
This is to inform you that North Yorkshire Council, will be undertaking carriageway patching works at the above location.
The works are currently programmed to commence on 02/09/2025 and will be carried out under a full road closure
between the hours of 07:30-17:00 for a period of 4 working days. A plan showing the extent of the works is enclosed for your information.
Advance warning signage advising of the works will be installed on site shortly. Whilst the works are in progress, a fully signed diversion will be in place. On-site personnel will assist in managing access to properties and businesses within the closure. Please be advised there may be extended periods when access will not be possible due to the nature of the works and physical constraints of the site. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
• To contact the contractor please call 07961 739109
Please note, this work is part of an extensive programme and therefore, some adjustment to this start date or the
duration of the works may be necessary should unforeseen circumstances such as significant weather events or emergencies on the highway network arise.
To ensure the delivery of these works we request your assistance in the following ways:
• Please contact the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 2 131, to identify any special access needs you may
have prior to work commencing.
• Please co-operate and comply with any instructions issued by the traffic management operatives and take extra care whilst within the works area.
May we draw your attention to the Councils Corporate Privacy Policy by using the following link
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/privacy-notices. When submitting a response, we will record personal information including your name and address.
For further information, including diversion information and to sign up for alerts please go to:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roadworks
I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any disruption that these works may cause and would again
request your cooperation to help ensure an efficiently and safely executed project.
Yours faithfully
North Yorkshire Council
Customer Service Centre
County Hall
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8AD
Tel: 0300 131 2 131
The results of the Tidy Gardens competition 2025 were presented on 25th July 2025:
1st prize = 27 St James Close (£30)
2nd prize = 18 East Road (£15)
3rd prize = 3 Church Road (£5)
Ex District Councillor Jimmy Wilson-Petch kindly donated £20 (4 a £5) for highly commended gardens. These went to:
22 St James Close
60 Moor Road
6 Swire Way
14 Ladywell Close
Location: Moor Road, Melsonby CP, Melsonby
Description of works: Road closure for O2 UK Ltd to install trackway
The Restriction will be in place for a period of 1 day on the 19th August 2025. The closure will only be in place between the hours of 14:00 and 17:00.
The Road Restriction and any associated traffic management can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=144936212
Regard
North Yorkshire Council
Thank you to the residents of Melsonby for entering your village in the competition. Melsonby have a won an award for Encouragement of the Natural Environment and Wildlife.
The results from the competition and feedback are below.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who took part and made this event such a great success.
F1 St James the Great Church Melsonby 1st prize Rachel Vart
2nd Phil Martin 3rd Jess Fleming
F2 The Sky 1st Prize Trevor Lane
2nd Phil Martin 3rd Anne Powis
F3 A Melsonby Village Scene/ Event 1st Phil Martin
2nd Sue Lee Stokoe 3rd Richard Vart
F4 In Motion 1st Terry Sutton
2nd Trevor Lane 3rd Rachael Vart
F5 Black and White 1st Phil Martin
2nd Paul Elliott 3rd Julie Vickerman
Junior Class 8 years and under
F6 Melsonby 1st Phoebe Parkinson
2nd Amelie Grundy 3rd Evie Parkinson
F7 Toys/games 1st Evie Parkinson and Freddie Parkinson
2nd Phoebe Parkinson 3rd Amelie Grundy
Junior Class 9 years and Over
F8 Melsonby 1st Tillie Jackson and Charlie Vart
2nd Aiden Jackson 3rd Melody Henderson
F9 Toys/games 1st Lily Ryan
2nd Charlie Vart 3rd Chad Denten
Over all Adult winner trophy Phil Martin
Over all Childrens winner Phoebe Parkinson
Most voted photo Phoebe Parkinson
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