13 August 2026 - Transport
Selby Fork Overnight Road Closure – Junction 42 A1(M) and A63
Saturday 22nd August & Saturday 5th September.
Welcome to Barkston Ash
Barkston Ash is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of North Yorkshire
The earliest references to Barkston were in 1030 when the spelling was Barcestune which reflected Barkston's early founders who are likely to have been Scandinavian in origin. Through Norman appropriations in the 13th century when the de Barkeston family featured frequently in records, and in the Danelaw period of our history, the area prospered. The Barkston Wapentake was huge. It stretched from the river Ouse in the east to the lower reaches of the rivers Aire and Wharfe and then to the boundary of the Roman road, running from Castleford to Wetherby, in the west.
Contact Information
- 01937 557466
- clerk@barkstonashparishcouncil.gov.uk
Ashfield House,
Ash Tree Garth,
Barkston Ash,
Yorkshire,
LS24 9ET
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News
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22 July 2026 - Transport
Bus Timetable Changes – Common Road Closure
There will be changes to the bus timetable from July 2026 to June 2027 whilst Common Road is closed for the bridge replacement in Church Fenton.
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9 July 2026 - Transport
Transpennine Route Upgrade – Common Lane Bridge Closure
The Common Lane bridge over the railway in Church Fenton will be closed to traffic from 13th July 2026 until 4th June 2027.
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27 May 2026 - Transport
New Speeds Signs Installed
New electronic speed signs will allow us to capture traffic data.
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People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
356
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Unitary Authority
North Yorkshire
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Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
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Country
England
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Postcode District
LS24, LS25
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Dialling Code
01937
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Police Force
North Yorkshire Police Force
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Fire Authority
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Vale of York CCG