North Yorkshire Council is paving the way for a greener and healthier future with the development of a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the Thirsk area, including South Kilvington.
A government strategy was set by the Department for Transport in 2021 which outlined the government's ambition to make walking and cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys. The strategy aims for half of all journeys in towns or cities to be walked or cycled by...
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Small and micro businesses, apply for the small business grant scheme, administered by North Yorkshire Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The scheme is focussed on increasing business growth, productivity and resilience and grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available.
To aid businesses with their applications, the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, with its partners at Enterprise Cube, has organised two webinars on writing a business plan and a cash flow fo...
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In a recent community engagement exercise, the South Kilvington Parish Council received feedback on the proposal to reduce the speed limit on Stockton Road. Out of 115 households, 48 participated in the survey, resulting in a 41% response rate. Amongst the respondents, 88 were individuals aged 16 and above, with a significant majority of 75 voting in favour of reducing the speed limit, 12 opposing the reduction, and 1 abstaining. Additionally, a smaller demographic of 8 individuals under the age...
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In a proactive move to enhance road safety, the South Kilvington Parish Council has taken a commendable step by purchasing a Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS). Installed in March 2024, this initiative is part of a broader campaign to mitigate speeding within the village, a concern that resonates with many communities nationwide.
The VAS is designed to alert drivers who exceed the speed limit, encouraging them to slow down by displaying their current speed and a reminder of the legal limit. This te...
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