Compass Phoenix is a free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people. The new service amalgamates the work of Compass BUZZ and Compass REACH services:

• One-to-one and group work support and interventions for children and young people aged 9-19, with mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support to schools to develop a whole school approach towards emotional and mental well-being through the delivery of training.
• Professional Consultation to school and college staff, providing advice and guidance on emotional wellbeing and mental health to help make sure that children and young people get the right support at the right time in the right place.
• BUZZ US confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire County Council’s website lists other support for young people’s mental health  

COVID-19 vaccinations required for people volunteering in care homes

From 11 November 2021, anyone working or volunteering in a care home will need to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19), unless exempt.

Click here to learn more about requirements and exceptions and here for easy read format.

 Free help with computers, phones and tablets at Ripon library
Free appointments available on Saturdays from 10am – 12 noon
 
Friendly volunteers are ready to help.
Book by calling the library 01609 536623 or email ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk 

Migration Yorkshire has put together a list of ways in which people, businesses and organisations can provide support.North Yorkshire County Council has given an update on the Afghan families offered safety in this county.

Locally The Harrogate District of Sanctuary Group and Ripon City of Sanctuaryare  both active on Facebook and twitter and share latest updates and informative articles.

On 18 September Ripon City of Sanctuary’s sponsored walk starts at 10am at Ripon  Cathedral for either a 5-mile or 10-mile walk of the Sanctuary Way finishing at the Cathedral for refreshments.
The walk is raising funds for the Community Sponsorship Project, to bring a new refugee family to Ripon.
For sponsorship forms and information contact riponcofs.communitysponsorship@gmail.com   

14.09.2021

MINISTERS DROP SHAKE-UP OF PLANNING LAWS

THE TIMES REPORTS THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS REPORTEDLY BACKTRACKING ON ITS COMMITMENT TO OVERHAUL PLANNING LAWS IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITH A TARGET OF BUILDING 300,000 HOMES A YEAR IN ENGLAND, FOLLOWING CRITICISM FROM SOUTHERN VOTERS AND MPS, WHO SAID THE CHANGES WOULD LEAD TO THE “SUBURBANISATION” OF GREEN AREAS WITHOUT DELIVERING MUCH-NEEDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Ministers are expected to abandon their intention to make housebuilding targets mandatory and the proposed zonal system is also likely to be dropped.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: “We will not comment on speculation. Our response to the consultation will be released in due course.”

Full article:

The Times – Ministers drop shake-up of planning laws

Coronavirus: Latest guidance England has now moved to Step 4 of the government’s roadmap. While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. This is why government are keeping in place key measures: Testing when you have symptoms Isolate when positive or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace Wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport Minimise the number, proximity and duration of social contacts 16 and 17 year olds in England have also now been offered a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to give them the vital protection provided by the vaccine before returning to school. If you have not yet booked your first or second Covid-19 vaccine, you should do so as soon as possible. In the meantime, please continue to follow guidance and stay safe.

Market Place Europe has submitted an expression of interest to host a Christmas market in Harrogate town centre from 3 to 12 December. Market Place Europe have vast experience of operating successful markets across the UK and will bring traders from countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Italy, as well as a number of local traders. Harrogate Borough Council will now work with the organisers, and all local partners, to ensure the event is delivered safely and encourages visitors to the town this festive season. A new date to add to your diary!!

North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Philip Allott is asking you to share your views on how to keep communities safe. It’s part of a three-month consultation on the priorities for policing, fire and rescue and victims’ services across North Yorkshire and York. New commissioners are required by law to set out their plans for the length of their term and Philip wants to hear from as many people before Sunday 7 November as he develops his police and crime plan, and fire and rescue plan for 2021-2024. You can share your views on the Tell Philip website.

‘Harrogate Borough Council is a fantastic place to work.’

‘As well as amazing colleagues, (…they) offer competitive salaries, flexi-time and a range of other benefits.‘

The following vacancies are now being advertised by Harrogate Borough Council (HBC):

• Programme and compliance officer
• Nursery nurse
• Head of ICT and digital
• Beauty therapist

Also there are vacancies for a number of lifeguards.

If you’ve got the experience or fancy trying something new HBC would love to  hear from you.

Visit our jobs page to find out more about working for HBC and all the latest opportunities.

The government is providing help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas. As part of the UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher scheme, grants of up to £1,500 for households and up to £3,500 for businesses, are available for some of the hardest to reach rural areas to support the cost of installing a new gigabit-capable connection. To qualify, you must be in a rural area, have available broadband speeds of less than 100Mbps and be part of a group project (two or more premises). You can check whether you are eligible by visiting the gigabit voucher website.