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March 2026
Stand-in Postman
Postman Dan has had an accident and has hurt his leg so Andy Lister is our stand-in postman.
No Chance!
This morning (19th) another rather large lorry attempted to get round Stud Cottage corner without success. He then reversed back down Pottery Lane to the church and onto Littlethorpe Lane before driving down Littlethorpe Road and finally onto Canal Lane to Ripon Motor Boat Club. Another sat nav problem?
Local Power Plan
Letter from Julian Smith MP
Mayor's Active Travel Fund
Letter from David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Online crime reports - technical issues
Due to technical issues, if you have made an online report on the North Yorkshire Police website since 2am today (Friday 13 March), we will not have received it.
Please instead call us on 101. An update will be posted on our website when the issue is resolved.
Tom Stirling
(Police, Corporate Communications Manager, Corporate Communications)
Heads up
Littlethorpe Road is currently closed by Littlethorpe Park (8.30am 12th). There are no 'Road Closed' signs at either end of Littlethorpe Road just some very confusing 'Diversion' signs.
Community Engagement - Tesco, Ripon : Sun 15 Mar 10:00
Dear All,
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Tesco at Ripon on Sunday 15th March at 10:00. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have, and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there. For more information please contact me - PCSO Hannah Gill (3688) on hannah.gill@northyorkshire.police.uk
Hannah Gill
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, Harrogate and Ripon)
Sights and Sounds of Ripon Community house : Sat 14 Mar 10:00
Dear all,
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Ripon Community house at Sharow View, 75 Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE on 14/03/2026 at 10:00-14:00. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there. For more information please contact me - Jack GUDGER on jack.gudger@northyorkshire.police.uk
Jack Gudger
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, Harrogate Outer)
Parish Council meeting
The agenda for the parish council meeting, to be held on Thursday 19th March, is now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Jack's Journal
Congratulations to Jack and diving partner Anthony Harding on winning a bronze medal in the World Aquatics Diving World Cup synchronised competition in Montreal, Canada.
February 2026
Clearly not too early for Spring!
Richard Tite was caught giving his lawn its first mow of the year today (26th). Is this a record for the earliest cut?
Too early for Spring? (25th)
Preparations
Richard Tite was busy in St. Michael's churchyard tidying the garden in preparation for the service of committal for Avril Mallett tomorrow (17th) at 2pm.
Missing Trees
Did you, like me, think that something looked different in St. Michael's churchyard and then spot a pile of wood? Two trees, a dead Lime and a Sycamore, have been chopped down in the corner next to Littlethorpe Road.
Road Closure
Pottery Lane will be closed between Appletrees Nursery and Glenview Cottage.
Share your thoughts on our use of ANPR
Your views and experiences are really important to help us shape the way we use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
Can you spare a few minutes to complete our brief survey? You’ll be asked questions about this technology, including what it is and how it’s used.
Tom Stirling
(Police, Corporate Communications Manager, Corporate Communications)
Avril Mallett
Avril, who used to live at Broom House in the village, died peacefully in her sleep on 26th January aged 89. There will be a private cremation with family flowers only then a service of committal at St. Michael's Church on 17th February at 2pm.
January 2026
New Website
Our parish council now has its own website to comply with transparency, accessibility and legal requirements so why not take a look - www.littlethorpe-pc.gov.uk
Special Constabulary Recruitment
Special Constabulary recruitment opening 02/02/26
Recruitment for the Special Constabulary will be opening on 02/02/26. If you've ever thought of volunteering your time and have an interest in becoming a Special Constable but don't know what it involves, please click About the role | North Yorkshire Police to find out all you need to know.
Special Constables have the same power, uniform and responsibilities as regular (paid) police officers but volunteer on a part-time basis. Specials – as they are known – come from all walks of life and backgrounds bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the role. They volunteer a minimum of sixteen hours per month to support local policing. Being a Special Constable is not easy. You will be faced with challenging and confrontational situations that most people will never come across in their lifetime. But the rewards can vastly outweigh the challenges. You will gain confidence and new skills, work with a team of equally amazing people, and ultimately, you will have helped people in need or made their life better.
Details will be posted on NYP Careers and applications will go live on 02/02/26 here; Vacancies
Jonathan Lewis
(North Yorkshire police, PC, York city NPT)
Parish Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the parish council meeting, held on Thursday 22nd January, are now available on the 'Parish Council' pages. The report from Felicity Cunliffe-Lister is also available.
Flooding
After a short respite, the rain is back and is predicted to be with us for a while yet. Orchard Lane pond is back and the regular flooding near the by-pass is possibly as high as it has ever been.
27th January
Road Closure
Pottery Lane will be closed by the chicken farm at the end of the month.
Parish Council Meeting
The agenda for the parish council meeting, to be held on 22nd January, is now available on the 'Parish Council' pages.
Resignation
Gerry Spoors has resigned from the parish council. He was a parish councillor for many years including holding the position of Chair until last year. Back in 2018, he was instrumental in having the Parish Boundary Marker Stone installed in the pinfold. Thank you, Gerry, for all your work on behalf of the village.
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