3 June 2026 - Council Business
Want to help shape the village? The Parish Council has a vacancy…
Due to a recent resignation, the Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor, read on to see the details...
Bishop Monkton is a charming village near the A61 Harrogate to Ripon Road, situated in a shallow valley with woods nearby. The village features a mix of modern houses and a historic core along Bishop Monkton Beck, which runs through the village and eventually joins the River Ure. The Beck is lined with grass and trees, and the village has an “island” formed by Main Street and St John’s Road. The name “Bishop Monkton” comes from the Domesday Book, indicating historical ties to a monastery and the Archbishop of York.
Chapel Villas,
Dishforth,
YO7 3LW
Committee: Full Council
Due to a recent resignation, the Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor, read on to see the details...
Moor Road will be closed between 05 and 09 June for maintenance work - see further for details and a map with diversion route, courtesy of Causeway one.network.
See the flyer for information on the Bishop Monkton Neighbourhood Plan
Here are the highlights of the last Parish Council meeting....
There will be a Bishop Monkton Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group Meeting on Wednesday, 10th June at 7pm at the Village Hall. Members of the public are very welcome. See further for the agenda....
The next Neighbourhood Development Plan meeting will be held on Saturday 20th June between 10 and 12am at the Methodist Chapel. Village input is vital so come along, all are welcome.
All the documents relating to the Bishop Monkton Neighbourhood Plan can be found here.
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