The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to the electoral services team at your local council.
If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact your local council. To find their contact details visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voter.
Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
Therapeutic and emotional support to those affected by birth trauma, baby loss, miscarriage, fertility issues and perinatal anxiety.
As a Social Enterprise Company based in Ripon, Taking Baby Steps endeavours to offer reduced cost sessions to all and funded sessions for those that need it most.
Save 10 per cent on your next MOT at the Claro Road depot in Harrogate when you book online, by using the discount code MOTNEWS10. This offer is exclusive for online bookings only and subject to availability (don’t forget to press the ‘validate code’ button to ensure the discount is applied). The offer covers tests for cars and light vans (Class 4), and 3 and 3.5-tonne commercial vehicles (Class 7). The current cost of an MOT is £54.85 for Class 4 and £58.60 for Class 7. The test centre does not provide any servicing or repair works. If your vehicle does not pass the MOT you will be given a certificate confirming the work required to be undertaken. The workshop will arrange a free re-test after the work is completed within ten days of the original MOT appointment. Don’t miss out, get 10 per cent off by booking your MOT online today.
You can now subscribe for a garden waste licence for the 2023 season.
The garden waste subscription service is available right across the Harrogate district and provides a simple, cost-effective, way to dispose of your garden waste without having to take it to a household waste recycling centre.
A licence costs £43.50 for fortnightly garden waste collections from mid-March until the end of November (great value for 19 collections).
The quickest way to is to apply for a licence online. Simply log into your MyAccount and complete a subscription form.
Alternatively, contact the customer service team on 01423 500600 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday or between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays (please have your debit/credit card details ready).
Once you have subscribed, your licence pack will be delivered to you approximately 14 days after subscribing.
Your garden waste collection day will be confirmed in your licence pack. The first collections will start in the weeks commencing 13 March or 20 March. You can also check your collection dates on HBC website.
If you have not used the service before, the council will deliver a 240-litre wheelie bin (or an equivalent number of reusable sacks if there is restricted access to your property). If you wish to have additional bins (or sacks) you will need to pay for additional licences for each.
‘Talk of the Town’ with Harrogate Town Community Foundation Tuesdays 10am – 11.30am, Knaresborough Community Centre Fridays 1.30pm – 3pm , St Marks Church, Harrogate
A new fortnightly social group for the over 50’s, aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness, where you can socialise, reminisce and engage in fun activities in a safe and comfortable environment. For more details please contact Steve Pattison stevepattison@harrogatetownafc.com
Waste Not Wednesday at Ripon Community House Back to original time of 12.00pm – 2.00pm every Wednesday.
Everyone is welcome to collect donated surplus food, including fresh fruit and veg, tinned goods, baby food, baked goods and delicious homemade meals. Maximum 8 items per household. £3 per basket.
Be safe Feel safe: Online guidance launched to help you stay safe from fire this winter
Commissioner Zoë and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have launched an online resource offering guidance to prevent fire related incidents this winter – especially for when heating your home.
With fuel prices rising, many people may turn to alternative ways to heat their home, cook their food or manage other electrical appliances, and so this guidance provides advice on how best to avoid risks and stay safe. This includes:
· Heating your home using devices such as portable heaters, solid fuel heating, outdoor heating and electric blankets.
· Cooking – specifically using disposable or portable equipment.
· Safe use of electrical appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers.
· Appropriately using candles
· Fire detection and smoke alarms in your owned homes or rented accommodation.
· Signposting to support services that can help with managing energy bills, staying warm this winter and identifying fire risks in the home.
Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe has released a series of short videos to highlight the wide range of services available in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, as part of her 16 days of action.
The 16 days of action is part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence and abuse. Celebrated between the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25th November) and the UN International Day of Human Rights (10th December) the campaign seeks to call everyone to action to tackle the prevailing pandemic of violence and abuse against women and girls.
Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe said:
“As your Police Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and York it’s one of my roles to commission services that make a difference to the lives of people across where we live and work.
“This is all about making the most of the money we receive. Your money, which comes from the precept – you pay on your council tax, and from the money the government grant to this area.
“The services we have in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls, at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, have a huge impact and inspire women and girls to gain confidence and begin a positive journey to cope and recover.
“My overall investment in a variety of Support Services is over 5 million pounds per year and I’m really proud of the work our police and fire Services, community partners, and my office, are doing to tackle violence against women and girls.
“Please visit my website to find out more about our Innovative and ambitious program of work to address all forms of violence against women and girls.”
The six services featured in the videos released this week are:
· Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service
· Sexual Assault Referral Centre
· Survive
· Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service
· Women’s Centre
· Crossroads Diversion Scheme
Everyone should feel they are safe wherever they are and whatever they are doing. But, if you’ve been affected by crime and need support you can always contact our Supporting Victims team at any time.
Help and support is available whether or not you have reported to the police.
Strategy to address violence against women and girls To find out more about Zoë’s overarching strategy to address violence against women and girls across North Yorkshire and York visit: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/womenandgirls/
Description: 2 signs indicating entry to Copgrove, 1 on Wath Lane and 1 on Apron Lane.
Estimated Value: £710
Acquisition: Purchased in November 2020 and installed in February 2021.
Locations:
Wath Lane – Grid Reference:
Apron Lane – Grid Reference:
Recreation Field
Description: Enclosed field of public open space with a fenced children’s play area and small football pitch.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Staveley Relief in Need Charity Rental Fee: £70 per annum
Allotments
Description: 2 allotment plots leased annually to local residents.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE
Rented From: Harrogate Borough Council Rental Fee: £40 per annum per site Lease Agreement
Posts & Chains
Description: A row of posts and chains along the edge of the village green west and the unmade road in front of the Royal Oak pub, acting as a barrier to prevent car parking on the green.
Location: Village Green West, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: Not known Cost: £665
Current Use: Boundary fence
Notice Boards
Description: 3 village notice boards at various locations around the two villages.
Total Estimated Value: £1,425
Notice Boards 1 and 2
Location: Village Green East, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Estimated Value: £950
Acquisition: 1997 and 2005/6
Key Holder(s): Bill Kirkpatrick, Neil Horton
Notice Board 3
Location: Start of St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove. Grid Reference: SE 345 632
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Key Holder(s): Peter Edwards
Safety Barrier
Description: Safety barrier alongside the pull-in in front of the primary school. The Parish Council financed the barrier following the withdrawal of funds by North Yorkshire County Council.
Location: In front of primary school, Minskip Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 628
Acquisition
Date: November 2011 Cost: £550
Current Use: Public safety barrier
Childrens Playground
Description: Childrens Playground, located on the recreation field comprising the following equipment items:
Wicksteed Whirly Bird
Record Cradle Swings
Record Flat Seat Swings
Hags Multi Pondo
Play and Leisure Multi Unit
Play and Leisure Fish Spring Mobile
Ledon Car Spring Mobile
Bench
Fencing and Gates
The playground is inspected annually by RoSPA and four times per year by a local specialist contractor. It is also visually inspected weekly by a team of local volunteers and stands on land rented annually from the Staveley Relief in Need Charity.
More information about the development of the childrens play area is available here. Maintenance of the playground is one of the Parish Council’s ongoing projects. Progress on the project can be seen by selecting the Children’s Play Area project page.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 625
Acquisition: Adopted .
Estimated Value: £12,000
Bus Shelter
Description: Coated steel frame, clear screen shelter with 4 seats
Location: On village green east, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: January 2012. Purchased by the Parish Council, thanks to a donation from Abacus, a local employer based at Jubilee Court, Copgrove.
Description: Ex BT telephone box, now home to the village public defibrillator unit. The phobe box is a K6, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1936 and introduced to celebrate the King George V Silver Jubilee. It was probably installed under the ‘Jubilee Concession’, which meant kiosks were installed in every town and village with a Post Office. The K6 was 80 years old in 2016.
Location: Opposite the village green east, Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition: Phone box purchased from BT in May 2016 for a nominal sum of £1. The defibrillator was purchased from Wel Medical Ltd. and installed in June 2016.
Cost: £1,800 Current Valuation: Defibrillator £1,800. Replacement cost of K6 approx £2,500 plus delivery and installation.
Further Information:The defibrillator is checked weekly by the local Community First Responders coordinator. See Community First Responders for more details on how to use the unit.
Wooden Benches
Description: 5 wooden benches at various locations around the two villages.
Estimated Value: £1,900 for benches 1 – 4
Bench No. 1
Location: Wath Lane, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 359 625
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 2
Location: Village Green West, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 3
Location: Village Green West, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No. 4
Location: Main Street, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 365 627
Acquisition: 1995
Bench No.5
This seat was removed in 2020.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 368 624
Bench No.6
Location: Open space on St. Mongah’s Lane, Copgrove. Grid Reference: SE 345 633
Estimated Value: £475
Acquisition: 2002
Stone Bench
Description: Wooden bench set within a stone surround.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley. Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition:
Estimated Value: £2,375
From the Archive: The seat when new in 1990
The Pinfold
Description: An animal pound where stray livestock were impounded. Animals were kept in a dedicated enclosure, until claimed by their owners, or sold to cover the costs of impounding. The term pinfoldis saxon in origin and common in the north of England. A village pound was a feature of most English medieval villages.
Location: Arkendale Road, Staveley. Size: approx 250 sq mt including the adjacent land. Grid Reference: SE 367 626
Acquisition: Erected in 1832 by public subscription and restored in 1986. Date: Not known Cost: £20,470 Current Valuation: £20,470
Current Use: Public amenity
Further Information: In 2012, thanks to an initiative by Staveley resident Ken Barker, a rose garden was planted in land next to the Pinfold to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. In 2019 a new gate to the Pinfold was installed by D.Hargreaves (Blacksmith) of The Forge, Coneythorpe.
Village Green East
Description: Former allotment site, purchased from the estate of F.L. Knowlson. A copy of the deed of conveyance is available here.
Location: Junction of Main Street, Minskip Road and Arkendale Road, Staveley. Size: Grid Reference: SE 366 627
Acquisition
Date: 2nd September 1986 Cost: £750 Current Valuation: £750
Current Use: Public open space
From the Archive: Oak Tree Planting
Village Green West
Description: Triangle of land registered to the Parish Council under Section 3 of the Commons Registration Act 1965 when no evidence of ownership was offered to the Commissioner at a hearing in Harrogate on 31st October 1973. A copy of the decision notice is available here.
Location: In front of the Royal Oak pub Main Street, Staveley Size: Grid Reference: SE 363 627
Acquisition
Date: 9th November 1973 Cost: £0 Current Valuation:
