On 1 April 2023, North Yorkshire Council will replace the eight councils currently delivering public services in North Yorkshire.
Over the next few months, the council will be holding the biggest countrywide conversation North Yorkshire has ever seen – ‘Let’s Talk’ – to find out which issues are most important to you, and how they can best support you and your community.
How can I take part?
The first topic of conversation will be ‘Let’s Talk Local’, and they will be asking you which local services are most important to you, and what you think of the proposed Community Networks. Teams from the council will be holding these conversations in person across North Yorkshire at the places you visit and socialise at, like libraries and street markets, and talking to members of local groups. Later in the autumn, they will be asking for your views to help shape the budget for the council, as well as the proposed devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire.
You can also share your views online or, if you’d prefer, on paper. Surveys are available in accessible formats including large print and easy read, plus selected alternative languages – simply call 01609 780780 to request your copy.
Join the conversation
Here are a few of the events taking place where you can have your say, with many more planned:
| Date | Event | Location | Postcode | Time |
| 28/09/2022 | Knaresborough Market | Knaresborough | HG5 8AG | 9am-3pm |
| 29/09/2022 | Ripon Market | Ripon | HG4 1BP | 9am-3pm |
| 02/10/2022 | Harrogate ‘Little Birds’ Art Market | Valley Gardens, Harrogate | HG1 2SZ | 10am-3pm |
| 02/10/2022 | Harrogate Junior Parkrun | Valley Gardens, Harrogate | HG1 2SZ | 8.45am-9.30am |
| 05/10/2022 | Harrogate Library | Victoria Ave, Harrogate | HG1 1EG | 3pm-6.30pm |
| 07/10/2022 | Ripon Library | The Arcade, Ripon | HG4 1AG | 10am-3pm |
| 10/10/2022 | St Peter’s Church | Cambridge Road, Harrogate | HG1 1PB | 10am-1pm |
| 11/10/2022 | St Peter’s Church 12pm-3pm | |||
| 12/10/2022 | St Peter’s Church 1pm-4pm | |||
| 13/10/2022 | St Peter’s Church 10am-4pm | |||
| 13/10/2022 | Harrogate Farmers Market | Cambridge Street, Harrogate | HG1 1PB | 10am-4pm |
| 14/10/2022 | Boroughbridge Community Library | 17, St James Square, Boroughbridge | YO51 9AR | TBC |
| 14/10/2022 | St Peter’s Church | Cambridge Road, Harrogate | HG1 1PB | 12pm-3pm |
| 15/10/2022 | 10am-1pm | |||
| 20/10/2022 | Nidderdale Community Hub | Station Square, King St, Pateley Bridge | HG3 5LE | 10am-2pm |
| 21/10/2022 | Knaresborough Library | 40 Market Place, Knaresborough | HG5 8AG | 10am-2pm |
| 26/10/2022 | Masham Community Office | Little Market Place, Masham | HG4 4DY | 1pm-3pm |
| 02/11/2022 | Ripon Community House | Sharow View, 75 Allhallowgate | HG4 1LE | 12.30-3.30pm |
| 25/11/2022 | Ripon Cathedral Christmas Fair | Minster Road, Ripon | HG4 1QT | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| 26/11/2022 Ripon Cathedral Christmas Fair |
Visit https://letstalkny.commonplace. to share your views online, and find out where your local conversations are taking place.
