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Flaxton is a small village in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. Located about nine miles north of York, the village lies entirely within a Conservation Area and has a population of approximately 350.
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Big Garden Birdwatch It’s that time of year again! Big Garden Birdwatch weekend is rapidly approaching. You may have heard about it in the media or indeed taken part before. […]
We’ve received an email about an important public consultation from David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. He is seeking input on how much of the council tax […]
A reminder about the Family Carol Service in Flaxton Church, to be held on Friday 20th December at 7.30pm. A lovely jolly and traditional programme of carols and readings, with Flaxton […]
You can view three new or updated planning applications on our local planning page Planning Applications – Flaxton Parish Council: A planning application has been received for Rose Garth Main […]
Please see below PDF for further details.
A talk with this title was presented at an open meeting in Flaxton Village Hall on 17 September 2024 by Mark Hewitt, Conservation Lead for the Escrick Estate. A copy […]
A planning application has been received for The Nook Rice Lane Flaxton North Yorkshire YO60 7RN. You can view the details on the planning page Planning Applications – Flaxton Parish […]
PLANNED ROAD RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION, BARNEY LANE, FLAXTON. – The works are currently programmed to be carried out on Monday 02 and Tuesday 03 December 2024 under a full road closure […]
PLANNED ROAD RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION – 14/11/2024 – Oak Busk Lane, Flaxton Location: Oak Busk Lane, Flaxton CP, Flaxton, Unknown Description of works: Carriageway patching works. The Restriction will be in place for a period of 2 days between 14th November […]
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