Boroughbridge Town Council

05/06/2026

Consultation deadline coming up soon!
Want to have a say on shaping a sustainable future for you, your family and our region?
Our partners at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority need your views on everything from energy security and sustainable transport to protecting our environment and a greener economy.
Head now to the simple public consultation, before midnight on June 10th, and help shape York and North Yorkshire’s Strategy for a Sustainable Future.

The Strategy sets our region’s ambition to lead on tackling climate change, creating a sustainable future to benefit communities and businesses.

02/06/2026

Boroughbridge Town Council has invested in replacement tree lighting on St James Square.

Mayor Cllr Zoe Metcalfe commented: "This investment will deliver cost savings. Furthermore, rather than being loosely strung through the trees, the lights have been safely and securely wrapped around the branches. I would like to extend a huge thank you to Cllr Jamie McNeil for organising this initiative."

28/05/2026

There are some new items of news from North Yorkshire Council for June 2026 on the News page of the website: www.boroughbridge.org.uk - including about recycling waste.

First settled in Roman times, Boroughbridge is a centre for the history, scenic beauty, attractive villages, and leisure activities of North Yorkshire.Adjacent to the A1M in North Yorkshire on the banks of the River Ure, yet just 2 minutes from junctions 48 & 49, Boroughbridge is an ancient and attr...

27/05/2026

Major resurfacing works are planned by Highways on A1M (Boroughbridge) and 46 (Wetherby) from 5th June to early July with implications for local road users. PLEASE NOTE

The A1(M) southbound will be fully closed overnight (8pm-6am) between junctions 48 and 46 on 5,6 and 7 June 2026.
Daytime lane closures will then take place in this section.

From 8 June – early July the A1(M) southbound will be closed every weeknight (Monday-Friday, 8pm-6am) between junctions 48 and 46.
During closures, traffic will be diverted via the A168 and B1224.

More details can be found on the town council website: www.boroughbridge.org.uk
and on National Highways Yorkshire page and
X page .
And: on National Highways website https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/yorkshire-and-north-east/yorkshire-and-north-east-maintenance-schemes/
Keep safe when using the roads.

First settled in Roman times, Boroughbridge is a centre for the history, scenic beauty, attractive villages, and leisure activities of North Yorkshire.Adjacent to the A1M in North Yorkshire on the banks of the River Ure, yet just 2 minutes from junctions 48 & 49, Boroughbridge is an ancient and attr...

15/05/2026

North Yorkshire Council are developing a Town Investment Plan for Boroughbridge. See all the information on the North Yorkshire website: Vision for the future of Boroughbridge | North Yorkshire Council.
You can complete the survey to have your say on line or collect a paper copy of the survey from the Tourist Information Office at 1, Hall Square, or from Boroughbridge Library. The deadline for submitting completed survey forms is Tuesday 30 June.
Public consultation events are also planned for
o Saturday 6 June, 10am to 12pm, Boroughbridge Library
o Wednesday 17 June, 3pm to 5pm, Boroughbridge Methodist Church
There is no need to book please pop along to whichever session is convenient.
For more information please visit the town council website.

14/05/2026

Draft Minutes from the Full Council Meeting on 5th May 2026 are available to read from today on the town council website, with a copy also posted on the notice board outside 1, Hall Square.
www.boroughbridge.org.uk
You can also find the 2025-26 report given by the outgoing mayor, Cllr Pauline Phillips. She ended her two year period as mayor for the council in May.
The new mayor Cllr Zoe Metcalfe accepted the role as Chair of the town council for 2026-27 at the Full Council meeting on 5th May following the Annual Meeting. The Deputy mayor is now Cllr Nathan Plowright.

First settled in Roman times, Boroughbridge is a centre for the history, scenic beauty, attractive villages, and leisure activities of North Yorkshire.Adjacent to the A1M in North Yorkshire on the banks of the River Ure, yet just 2 minutes from junctions 48 & 49, Boroughbridge is an ancient and attr...

14/05/2026

On 10th May Mayor Zoe Metcalfe attended the Lions cycle event:
'I was delighted to attend and start the Boroughbridge Lion’s cycle event on Sunday 10th May, what a fantastic family cycle ride! Many thanks to Boroughbridge Lions for putting on this annual event and raising money for local causes!'

14/05/2026

The Mayor visited a coffee morning to raise funds for Dementia UK and would like to say
'Thanks to Sue Parkyn wellness in Lower Dunsforth for inviting me to their coffee morning on the 7th May raising £720.00 for Dementia UK – the scones were delicious!'

14/05/2026

GENTS TOILETS CLOSED IN BACK LANE CAR PARK.
Apologies for the inconvenience but we have a plumbing problem with the gents toilets in Back Lane Car Park.
Unfortunately until it is fixed the Gents Toilets will have to remain closed from this morning.
The ladies toilets are open as usual.

13/05/2026

COUNCIL VACANCIES
Do you think you could make a difference to your community by joining our Town Council, which covers Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Minskip?
We have 2 councillor vacancies on Boroughbridge Town Council. Please see the town council website www.boroughbridge.org.uk for full details.

First settled in Roman times, Boroughbridge is a centre for the history, scenic beauty, attractive villages, and leisure activities of North Yorkshire.Adjacent to the A1M in North Yorkshire on the banks of the River Ure, yet just 2 minutes from junctions 48 & 49, Boroughbridge is an ancient and attr...