Melsonby Parish Council

Residents can now pay for their licence for the 2025 garden waste season.

A licence costs £49 for collections between March and early December. This provides a cost-effective way for residents to dispose of garden waste.

The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly. Anyone who wishes to have more than one bin emptied will need to pay for a licence for each additional bin. Residents can also pay for a licence at any time throughout the season but are encouraged to do so before the start of the service in March as the cost will remain the same.

Once paid, a licence pack should arrive within 14 days.

For more information about the garden waste service, including terms and conditions, and collection dates, please visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/garden-waste.

The latest Richmond and Rural report is available to view and download:

Mayor for York and North Yorkshire @YNYMayor, is asking for the public’s views before he sets the amount that goes to @NYorksPolice and @NorthYorksFire from your council tax bill.

Have your say at http://www.YourPoliceAndFire.com

Would you like to get things done and contribute to the well-being of the community? The role of a Councillor is very wide-ranging, from discussing planning applications and supporting the village, to improving local issues. If yes is your answer, our community needs you.

If you would like to serve as a Councillor please apply, in writing or by email, to the Clerk (details below), providing brief background details and stating why you would like to join the Council by Wednesday 15^th January 2025.

To qualify, a person must be a British subject, aged over 18 years old and an elector, must have resided over a year in the Melsonby Parish boundary or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or only place of work there, and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.

Jenny Pears

Clerk to Melsonby Parish Council

Email: melsonbyp8@gmail.com

Telephone: 07585837716

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.

As we approach the end of this year’s garden waste collection service, we’d like to remind you it will soon be your last collection. The last collections take place between Monday 25 November and Friday 6 December 2024. To check when your last collection is, please visit the bin calendar page. https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/check-your-bin-or-recycling-collection-day

Please remember to put your bin out by 6am.

Preparing for 2025

You’ll be able to purchase your 2025 garden waste collection licence early in the new year, and we’ll be in touch with more details soon. Visit our website to find out more about the garden waste service. https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/garden-waste-collection-service

The Parish Council has received a number of concerns from residents regarding the fallen wall as you enter the village on East Road.

The Parish Council can confirm the wall is going to be repaired. The owner and NYC Highways are working together to carry out the repair.