The Ministry of Defence at Catterick Garrison has handed over a plaque to mark the launch of North Yorkshire Council with a pledge to foster a close working partnership with the new authority.
A streamlined approach to improving housing conditions and tackling rogue landlords is being introduced across North Yorkshire after £1.4 million in funding has been secured from the Government.
The launch of a new council for North Yorkshire this weekend will help protect public services for hundreds of thousands of people during a period of unprecedented financial challenges.
Residents and visitors to a picturesque village that is a prime destination for tourists will receive an environmentally-friendly boost through an initiative by Brierley Homes.
The Easter bank holiday will mean only minimal changes to services after a new council launches to cover the whole of North Yorkshire, residents have been assured.
Young people who take part in a holiday activity programme this year will benefit from more than £1.3 million in funding that has been provided to expand the hugely popular scheme.