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Scarborough West Pier. Photo: North Yorkshire Council.

Chinese government delegation visits town to review fishing export processes

Ryan Witchell will serve on the town council after winning the vacant Bridlington North ward seat.

New town councillor Ryan welcomed to team after by-election win

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. photo: NYC

£2.5mill project to replace cremators at Woodlands Crematorium moves step closer

Pannett Art Gallery. Courtesy Whitby Town Council.

Warning over £200,000 repair bill for Whitby landmark

Fusion, Nightclub, Scarborough. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS

Nightclub ‘delighted’ after councillors back controversial licence extension

Freddie Gilroy Statue. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen, LDRS.

‘Shocking’ handling of Freddie Gilroy statue plans slammed by councillors

County Hall in Northallerton.

North Yorkshire introduces £100 on-the-spot fines under new vaping laws

The claim emerged during a detailed review of historic water bills and meter readings. Image courtesy of Whitby Town Council.

Row over £20,000 ‘incorrect’ public toilet charges

A completely new planning application will need to be submitted. Image credit: Richard Ponter.

Brunswick Centre cinema plans must return to planning process

Brunswick Cinema artist impression.

Brunswick redevelopment package in Scarborough exposes council to up to £1m risk

Filey Flat Cliffs. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

£7.9m coastline monitoring scheme moves forward despite funding uncertainty
The procurement of services for a £7.9m coastal monitoring programme will begin before government funding has been approved, amid concerns that delays could result in the loss of vital erosion and flooding data.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Concerns about anti-social behaviour were raised at a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel on Wednesday, October 14.

Fears raised of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coast

Whitby West Cliff public toilets. picture: Google Maps

Whitby public toilets could return to council control under new plans

Council vows to learn from mistakes after borrowing £70,000 from art gallery

Whitby Town Council. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Councillors quit as probe finds 'sustained pattern of inappropriate conduct'

Malton Area Committee meeting. Courtesy SHOUT.

North Yorkshire's second homes tax to face scrutiny review

North Yorkshire Council's offices at County Hall, Northallerton.

North Yorkshire faces major challenge to prepare Local Plan in 30 months

View downstream along Scalby Beck. Geograph © Copyright Graham Robson

New developments linked to pollution misconnections on Yorkshire coast

Luxury Leisure's updated plan for elevations at its Adult Gaming Centre on Baxtergate. Image courtesy of applicant.

Updated 24-hour adult gaming centre plan for Whitby after council refusal

Proposed West Square Mural Extension, Scarborough. Nyc

Scarborough mural extension approved despite objections

East Barnby Outdoor Centre. Photo: NYC.

East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre to close after funding cancelled

Outdoor seating, The Treasury, Whitby. Courtesy of applicant

Row over top Whitby restaurant's outdoor seating plan

Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. photo: NYC

£2.5m cremation upgrade plan approved in Scarborough

Scarborough South Bay Beach. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen LDRS

Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ in Scarborough

Campaigners from STAG outside the County Hall in Northallerton ahead of the vote on school transport.

Council votes against motion to reverse school transport policy

Kebble Developments, streetscape for Eastfield development.

Channel Tunnel 'easier to build' than bridge in Scarborough, councillor says

A Scarborough seagull! Courtesy Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Councillors to debate £120,000 seagull plans for Scarborough and Whitby

The three-bed residential property in Brompton by Sawdon is currently being used as a children’s home for two children, with staff members who are on site 24/7

Councillors’ decision on children’s home plan in Brompton by Sawdon
Plans for a children’s home in a quiet village near Scarborough have been approved by councillors despite concerns about nuisance.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The location of the proposed housing on the edge of Pickering.

Plans for 150 new homes on edge of Yorkshire market town backed by councillors

Scarborough Hospital's Urgent Care Centre. photo: Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Campaigners 'determined' to see stroke services restored at Scarborough Hospital

Whitby Maritime Hub. photo: NYC

£950,000 additional funding approved to complete Whitby Maritime Hub

Dr Anthony Clarke presents the petition papers to MP Charlie Dewhirst.

Health forum thanks residents over care unit petition campaign

Claire Hansen, chief operating officer at the trust, and Dr Ed Smith. Image courtesy of ERYC

Councillors urge ‘pause on care unit closure’ to allow consultation

Funding to bring a stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain cycling race to the county will be discussed by councillors to help to promote North Yorkshire to a global audience and bring major economic benefits to the region

Councillors to discuss £200,000 funding to stage Tour of Britain cycling race

Coun Keane Duncan outside Malton Market Place toilets.

Council chiefs plan to introduce public toilet charges across North Yorkshire

Campaigners voice their opposition to Europa's proposals in Burniston

Residents to lobby planning committee as Burniston fracking application heard

Scarborough Town Hall. photo: Anttoni Numminen / LDRS

Council will not take on allotments role without funding or improvements

The proposed fracking site near Burniston Coastal Road.

New date set for decision on controversial gas rig plans near Scarborough

A proposed rule change to make taxis more accessible could ‘finish off’ the trade, North Yorkshire councillors have been warned

Taxi drivers warn wheelchair and zero-emission rule could ‘finish off’ industry

Scarborough Town Hall 2025. Courtesy Numminen LDRS

Scarborough Town Hall could be sold to major leisure developer

Alpamare Water Park In Scarborough. photo: NYC

Lessons learned from ‘risky’ water park loan include need for proper scrutiny

Scarborough Town Hall. photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Concern over economic impacts of council plan to relocate staff from Town Hall

Seafront motorhomes.

Vandals threw motorhome parking ban signs ‘over the cliff within hours’ on coast

Whitby Old Town Hall. photo: NYC

Whitby Town Council’s plan to take over Old Town Hall progressing

North Yorkshire Council parking survey photo.

Councillors clash over plan for permanent ban on overnight parking of motorhomes
Councillors have clashed over the future of a ban on parking motorhomes overnight on parts of the North Yorkshire coast.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Protesters gather at Whitby Cliff Lift. photo: Richard Ponter

Councillors back calls to save Whitby’s ‘vital’ Cliff Lift

Councillors Andy Walker (Green Party); Rick Arrand (Independent) and Tim Norman (Green Party).

Councillors’ delight after zebra crossing is installed at Kingsgate

Scarborough Town Council full meeting. photo: Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Approval for Scarborough community toilet plan

Scarborough Town Hall. Photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Scarborough community toilet plan set to be debated

Scot'S Pine At 79 Cross Lane, Newby - Image: North Yorkshire Council

Appeal against council’s refusal of tree’s retrospective felling

Us Residents group meeting.

Dozens attend Scarborough residents’ public meeting ‘to get things done’

Whitby Town Council approves 8.5 per cent precept increase

Nyc Full Meeting Standing 13.02.26. Courtesy Numminen/LDRS

Councillors urged to ‘get real’ as North Yorkshire second home tax re-approved

NYC meeting.

Councillors reject ‘unjustified’ Cayton caravan plan

Coun Sam Cross.

Filey Town Council full meeting to discuss 2026 town investment plan

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