Gypsey Race, Helperthorpe Village Green

The Parish Council is pleased to inform residents about a programme of upcoming works to the Gypsey Race at Helperthorpe Village Green.

Published: 14 November 2026

The works will be carried out in two phases.

The first phase will see our contractor Anthony Smith of A.E.Smith (Kilham) Ltd remove accumulated silt from the stream bed which will lower the level of the bed to expose the outlets of the drainage pipes which run beneath the Village Green from the nearby road gullies.

The second phase will see North Yorkshire Council clear the gullies and drainage pipes so that rainwater can disperse under the Village Green and into the Gypsey Race. This should alleviate the flooding risk to adjacent properties.

When the first phase has been completed, the Parish Council will notify North Yorkshire Council who will add the clearance of the gullies and drains onto their roster. The second phase should be completed approximately 8-10 weeks after that point.

If you have any queries or concerns about the works, please Contact Us.