Ryedale District Council10 Oct 2023Plans for large solar farm rejected by councillorsThe proposed development, near Malton, North Yorkshire, had been recommended for approval.10 Oct 20237 Dec 2022Redundancy pay for council leaders to hit £535,000Bosses at several smaller councils are leaving leave before new North Yorkshire Council created.7 Dec 202211 Nov 2022Council rebrand to cost nearly £400,000Eight councils will merge under a new name and logo from April 2023.11 Nov 202224 May 2022Gas wells may be used for geothermal powerStudies begin in North Yorkshire to see if natural heat can be drawn from gas extraction wells.24 May 202226 Feb 2021Leader quits over 'greedy' council tax hikeDistrict council chief Keane Duncan resigns after his bid to freeze rates for a year is overturned.26 Feb 202125 Jan 2021Pumps and cones moved to cross closed bridgePeople moved pumping equipment and traffic cones to get past a road closure, officials say.25 Jan 202122 Jan 2021Flooding 'under control' after Storm ChristophResidents in York and Malton are being reassured the flood risk is under control.22 Jan 202121 Jan 2021Flood risk of 'grave concern' and could last daysThe River Derwent is expected to peak on Friday and remain high for several days, a council says.21 Jan 2021