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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 3rd November 2026 at Chapel Haddlesey Community Hall. 

Please see our proposed agenda for more information.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF                                  COUNCILLOR
  GATEFORTH PARISH 

 

We write to inform you that North Yorkshire Council’s Proper Officer has received insufficient requests from eligible electors for an election to fill the casual vacancy.

 

Your Council must, as soon as practicable, co-opt duly qualified persons to fill the vacancy (under Rule 5(5) of the Local Election (Parishes and Communities) Rules 2006). You should advertise the co-option, and publishing a co-option notice would be good practice.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

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HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRES

A new registration system is now in place to ensure the sites are used fairly and only by North Yorkshire residents.

It is free to register and takes a couple of minutes. You will need your:
• Email address
• Vehicle registration number
• Postcode

Register to use the household waste recycling centres

Once registered, you do not need to book a visit or bring any paperwork. Site staff will confirm your registration digitally using your vehicle registration number.

Last updated: 14 May 2026

Letter from Keir Mather MP      

Dear Gateforth Parish Council, 

I wanted to write to you today to let you know that there is currently a live consultation about North Yorkshire Council’s Home to School Travel Policy. 

The consultation has been launched following a review of the reforms that were introduced in 2024.
While the review now recommends some improvements, it does not propose a return to the previous system, despite the impact the changes have had on many local families.

I’ve been supporting individual cases and I know that the changed criteria has increased cost and time pressures significantly for local families, in a time when the cost of living continues to rise. As might already be aware, when the changes were first proposed, I opposed them and submitted my thoughts to the Council. 

The council says the policy is on track to deliver savings of up to £4.263 million per year by the end of the seven-year transition period. However, the figures also show the scale of the impact locally. Our area saw the largest percentage point reduction in pupils eligible for transport assistance of anywhere in North Yorkshire.

I know that for many parents who have contacted me, the key question remains whether the current policy is fair. This consultation is an important opportunity for parents and carers to share their experiences. I would strongly encourage you to take part and make your voice heard before final decisions are taken later this year.

Every response helps demonstrate the real-life impact these changes are having on local families. You can respond directly to the consultation online at survey.northyorks.gov.uk/t/DHSCZZ. It closes on 4 November. 

I know how much this issue matters to local families and I will continue to follow developments on this closely and update you on this accordingly. I’m also going to make my own submission to the consultation, emphasising the local impact I’ve seen. 

As always, if you’d like me to follow up on any specific issues relating to your experience, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

Best wishes, 

Keir
 

                                        Last updated: 21 October 2026

PLANNED ROAD RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION 

 Location: A19/A63 Brayton Roundabout, Brayton CP. Description of works: VRS Upgrade The Restriction will be in place for a period of 5 days between 9th July 2026 and 13th July 2026 The Road Restriction and any associated traffic management can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=GBundefined

Last updated: 03 July 2026

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.

Reporting an issue

Dog Fouling
PotHoles & Mud On The Road
Fly Tipping