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.
Civil Enforcement Officers
Civil Enforcement Officers tackle issues such as fly tipping, graffiti, noise, littering, dog fouling, stray dogs and abandoned cars.
COVID Marshall
The COVID Marshall provides support and guidance to citizens and businesses as part of the local coronavirus response.
Community Team contacts for your area
| Contact | Area | Wards |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget Skaife Safer, Stronger Communities Manager | All Ryedale | |
| James Draper Community Link Officer (Community Safety) | All Ryedale | |
| Helen Patterson Civil Enforcement Officer | All Ryedale | |
| Martyn Barker COVID Marshall | All Ryedale | |
| Karen Nattress Community Link Officer | Kirkbymoorside | Cropton, Dales, Sinnington, Kirkbymoorside |
| Jack Moore Community Link Officer | Helmsley | Ampleforth, Helmsley, Hovingham |
| Faye Snowden Community Link Officer | Norton | Norton East, Norton West, Derwent, Ryedale South West, Sherif Hutton |
| Sally Roger Community Link Officer | Malton | Amotherby, Malton, Olds, Sherburn, Rillington |
| Position vacant Community Link Officer | Pickering | Pickering East, Pickering West, Thornton Dale |
| Ryan Gaughan Community Engagement Project Officer |
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 Civil 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. Â Find out more about Community Connect.