Welcome to the Gateforth Parish Council Website

Gateforth Parish is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles south-west of the town of Selby. The Parish includes the main village, focused on the Village Green, and a small community surrounding Gateforth Hall. Most of the Parish is farmland, with active farms in the village. At the 2011 census, the village population was 240.  Click here for more information on the history of the parish.

Within this website you will be able to find out information about Parish Council meetings, contact information for Councillors, financial information and news about how we serve our local community.

Additionally, the website provides you with information about Gateforth and the surrounding area, its history, and even some nice country walks for you to try!


Latest News

 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of the Parish Council is currently planned to take place at 19:30 on 17th November at Chapel Haddlesey Community Hall.

Please see our proposed agenda for more information.

Last updated: 09 November 2025

Waste Bin Collections

End of Garden Waste Collection Service for 2025

The last garden waste collections will take place between Monday 24 November and Friday 5 December.

To check when the last collections are, please visit the bin calendar page at Check your bin or recycling collection day | North Yorkshire Council

We’ll be in touch with more details early in the new year about the service for 2026. In the meantime, please visit our website for more information.

Anyone who plans on having a real Christmas tree this festive season, can chop it up small and leave it in their garden waste wheelie bin for collection in March 2026, once they’ve paid for their new licence. Alternatively, they can be recycled at a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Last updated: 19th November 2025

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Footpath sign

Why not enjoy a walk around our local area.  Have a look at our handy guide for some suggestions of possible routes. 

Self Guided Walks

Last updated: 09th November 2025

FERRYBRIDGE POWER STATION

At our March Parish Council meeting we were joined by Andy Edgeworth, who took the time to discuss the latest plans for the Ferrybridge Power Station.

Known as Ferrybridge Next Generation Power Station, there will be a new pipeline connection 0.5km south of Gateforth.

Ferrybridge Next Generation Power Station information,

Last updated: 22 April 2025

POLICE AND CRIME PLAN 2025-2029

Mayor David Skaith has published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire. For each of the priorities, the plans set out a range of objectives that will assess how change is being delivered.

Police and Crime Plan 2025 - 2029

Last updated: 7 April 2025


Community Defibrillator

DefibrillatorGateforth Parish Council provide a Community Defibrillator which can be located inside the Bus Shelter on the village green.

In the case of an emergency please phone 999.  Then, in appropriate circumstances, the operator will provide the access number and talk you through its use.

We recognise that using the defibrillator can be a daunting experience, so we've compiled a defibrillator guide to outline it's use.

Any parishioner who is interested in helping to manage this facility please contact the Clerk.