The role of the Community Team
Community Team members act as our local representatives on the ground. They provide a link between the Council, the community, Elected Members, Town and Parish Councils and partner agencies to improve neigbourhoods and swiftly address issues that impact on citizens’ quality of life. The Team includes:
Community Link Officers
Each Community Link Officer is assigned to an area of the district, covering a number of wards. They undertake the initial investigation of any community issue and will aim to resolve the matter at the first point of contact. Community Link Officers work collaboratively with partner agencies, and will escalate complex issues to specific service areas as appropriate to achieve the best outcomes for citizens.
Community Enforcement Officers
Community Enforcement Officers tackle issues such as fly tipping, graffiti, noise, littering, dog fouling, stray dogs and abandoned cars.
Community Team contacts for your area
| Contact | Area | Wards |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget Skaife Safer, Stronger Communities Manager | All Ryedale | |
| Sally Roger Community Link Officer (Community Safety) | All Ryedale | |
| Helen Patterson Community Enforcement Officer | All Ryedale | |
| Martyn Barker Community Enforcement Officer | All Ryedale | |
| Michelle Whitfield Community Link Officer | Kirkbymoorside | Cropton, Dales, Sinnington, Kirkbymoorside |
| Jonathon Hields Community Link Officer | Helmsley | Ampleforth, Helmsley, Hovingham |
| Faye Snowden Community Link Officer | Norton | Norton East, Norton West, Derwent, Ryedale South West, Sheriff Hutton |
| James Draper Community Link Officer | Malton | Amotherby, Malton, Wolds, Sherburn, Rillington |
| Karen Nattress Community Link Officer | Pickering | Pickering East, Pickering West, Thornton Dale |
| Ryan Gaughan Community Engagement Project Officer | ||
| Beth Kinley Graduate Trainee |
How to contact the Community Team
- Email the Community Team, including details of where you live so we can pass the enquiry to the right area contact
- Email the Community Enforcement Team
- Fill in our General Enquiry form, selecting Community Team from the drop-down box
Community Connect
Ryedale Community Connect is a partnership that brings together organisations in the public and voluntary sectors to tackle community issues. Find out more about Community Connect.