Open consultation: Improving broadband for Very Hard to Reach premises

Click here for the full consultation document.

Consultation description

Through this call for evidence, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) wants to hear views and experiences of consumers’ broadband connectivity in rural and remote areas of the UK. In addition, DCMS would also like to receive information on both the known benefits of broadband services and the current barriers to deployment and take-up.

Additional evidence, either from the UK or abroad, on technology availability, maturity, capabilities and costs, from suppliers and vendors is also welcomed.

The evidence gathered will enable DCMS to assess the options available for delivering improved connectivity to areas where the costs of delivering better digital infrastructure have so far proven to be a barrier to deployment.

How to participate

  1. If you are a resident household or a business user of rural broadband services then please complete the call to evidence via the online survey.

  2. If you are a market participant (i.e. telecoms provider or supplier) or organisation representing relevant stakeholders, then please complete the call to evidence via either the online survey or if you would prefer to provide a long form response please see the call for evidence document below for further details.

Announcement of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

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Following the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 9 April 2021, many may wish to remember him in private prayer and to pray for Her Majesty, the Queen, the Royal Family and all who mourn. For those who wish to do so in church All Saints' KIrkbymoorside will be open for private prayer from 10.00am until 12 noon throughout the week.

A Statement from The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire on the announcement of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

“It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh today, Friday, 9 April, 2021.

“His Royal Highness was a hugely charismatic man, who was much loved and respected by so many.

“Prince Philip carried out over 22,000 solo engagements since 1952, including many in North Yorkshire, as well as accompanying Her Majesty The Queen at many other events. They were both at the 150th birthday celebrations of The Great Yorkshire Show in 2008 and in May 2010, they formally re-opened the Scarborough Open Air Theatre to rapturous applause; apparently the volume of noise from 6500 people was quite deafening. The Duke was also a great supporter of military events across our region.

“Prince Philip, who has been by The Queen's side for more than 70 years, making him the longest serving Consort, dedicated his life to supporting Her Majesty. He has combined loyalty and duty without diminishing his own individual personality. They have had an extraordinary partnership which has lasted over 74 years.

“He will be fondly remembered by so many, both here and across the Commonwealth. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme will be his legacy, touching over 6 million young adults and continuing under the auspices of HRH The Earl of Wessex."

A digital book of condolence has been opened so that people in Ryedale can share their memories of His Royal Highness and give a message of condolence to Her Majesty and the Royal Family. If you would like to give your own message of support in this book, the link is here.

Planning Application 21/00518/MOUT - development of Sylatech and Land to the east of West Lund Lane, Kirkbymoorside.

Notice has been issued of Planning Application 21/00518/MOUT in respect of the development of Sylatech and Land to the east of West Lund Lane, Kirkbymoorside.
The Planning Authority (Ryedale District Council) have extended the deadline for observations by the Town Council to 22 April 2021. The planning application will be reviewed by the Town Council at the meeting to be held remotely via Zoom at 7pm on Monday 26 April 2021. (Note the meeting was due to be held on 19 April but has been deferred to accommodate the official mourning period for HRH Prince Philip, in accordance with Section 243 of the Local Government Act 1972).


The meeting access details are as follows:
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Members of the press and public are welcome to attend. Please try to join 5-10 minutes before 7.00pm to enable any technical issues to be addressed prior to the start of the meeting.

Click here for correspondence from the Planning Authority (Ryedale District Council) providing notification of receipt of the planning application.

Click here for consideration of the public consultation for the same development as recorded at the Ordinary meeting of Kirkbymoorside Town Council dated 21 December 2020.

The link to the planning application on the Planning Portal is as follows:
https://planningregister.ryedale.gov.uk/caonline-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=QQ4B8GNO01500

Please submit your observations in respect of this planning application directly to the Planning Authority via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. quoting Planning Application  No. 21/00518/MOUT no later than 19 April 2021.

Please reply to this email providing any comments you wish the Town Council to receive at the April meeting by 10 April 2021.

Plans and associated documents will be displayed for viewing on the notice boards outside the Town Council office, in the library from 12 April 2021.

The original consultation of the proposed development is as follows:

Temporary Relocation of Recycling Units to Town Farm Car Park

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