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David Skaith will travel to India on a trade mission this week.

India trade links could support hundreds of Whitby jobs, says Mayor

Brunswick Toilets Closed. Courtesy Rich Maw.

Scarborough residents ‘sick of not having any public toilets’, says MP

Alison Hume MP with The Grand Hotel in the background. Courtesy Numminen,LDRS.

Town centre regeneration will end Scarborough’s “air of negativity” – MP

Boarded up Brunswick Centre, Scarborough. photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Green light for crucial £7m funding to redevelop ‘eyesore’ Brunswick Centre

The annual Act of Remembrance will take place in Whitby on Sunday, November 8. Picture by Alan Wastell.

Whitby to honour the fallen at annual Act of Remembrance

During last year's ceremony. Picture: Richard Ponter

Annual Planting of the Crosses ceremony to take place at Alma Square

Mayor David Skaith, right, with Tom Hind, CEO at North York Moors, and Alison Hume MP at wildfire summit.

Mayor says North Yorkshire better prepared for next major wildfire

Roasted chestnuts for sale at Whitby Christmas Festival. photo: Richard Ponter

Whitby Christmas Festival set to welcome festive season in style

Mayor Luke Campbell said there is huge, untapped potential across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Mayor signs landmark housing agreement to boost regeneration

Whitby Museum and, inset, Whitby Mayor Sandra Turner. Courtesy Antonni Numminen/LDRS

Council 'physically ran out of money' and borrowed charity cash, report finds

Having great fun! Picture: Richard Ponter

10 fabulous photos from Scarborough Autumn Streets
The second Autumn Streets returned to Scarborough on Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, with entertainment and fun found throughout the town centre.
Hannah de Villiers

The fair will be in Bridlington from Wednesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 25.

Enjoy all the fun of the fair Moorfield Road Car Park

David Skaith, Labour mayor for York and North Yorkshire, in Ripon. Picture: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire rules out business class flights to India

The Great North heading to India. Courtesy YNYCA

Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire

The towns of Whitby and Scarborough and, inset: MP Alison Hume, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith and Coun Neil Swannick.

Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy

Last year's event was a huge success

Scarborough Streets festival hits town centre this weekend

David Skaith with construction apprentices. Image: YNYCA

Scarborough skills village set to reopen as part of £5m boost

Labour York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith. Picture courtesy of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Mayor says bus system is ‘broken’

Whitby Cliff Lift. Google Maps

Campaigners frustrated as Whitby Cliff Lift remains ‘in limbo’

Image of Whitby harbour (photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe) and, inset, Coun Sandra Turner.

'We need to live in this town, not just for tourism' says Whitby Mayor

Mayor David Skaith at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, 29.09.26. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen/LDRS.

Mayor ‘very confident’ that tourism levy can be implemented

Whitby, Scarborough and, inset, David Skaith.

What the Mayor’s transport plan means for Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey

Thomas Murray, Town Mayor of Scarborough. photo: Anttoni Numminen, LDRS

Scarborough's Town Mayor backs ‘courageous’ RNLI

Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby

Speaking out for coast on tourist levies

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire

New report recommends £1 a night visitor levy in York and North Yorkshire

Baxtergate is beginning a new chapter this September.

Whitby businesses come together to celebrate their historic high street

Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime with firefighters at Whitby Fire station

Deputy Mayor of North Yorkshire thanks firefighters for exceptional efforts

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor Jo Coles on a burnt out section of Langdale Moor.

Leaders urge action on disposable barbecues one year on moors blaze
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire are calling for action on the sale of disposable barbecues to avoid a repeat of last year’s devastating moors fires.
Duncan Atkins

Children can simply board East Yorkshire and Stagecoach East Midlands buses at no cost.

Free bus travel for kids across the East Riding in August

An incredible display of control

SKATEFEST 2026 organisers celebrate as hundreds unite for event

Three-time Bridlngton Mayor Cyril Marsburg passed away on Monday, July 20.

Tributes paid to three-time Bridlington Mayor Cyril Marsburg

Alison Hume MP for Scarborough and Whitby, and David Skaith, Mayor for York and North Yorkshire (images submitted).

Mayor urged to deliver women’s refuge in area with ‘highest rate of abuse’

The new, free to attend festival will take place on July 18.

Free festival to bring live music, food, and creativity to Malton this weekend

Festive goodies for sale at Whitby Christmas Festival. photo: Richard Ponter

Whitby winter events expansion launches with new festive programme

Mayor of Bridlington officially opens new Wren showroom

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Mayor’s action plan to deliver rural homes

Lord Mayor of London’s coach is shown entering the New Spa and Gardens complex in 1906.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: The Lord Mayor of London’s visit to Brid

Mayor of Scarborough, Cllr Thomas Murray, Scarborough Town Council. Photo courtesy of Numminen, LDRS.

Scarborough Mayor supports fracking ‘if it doesn’t affect community’

Scarborough town centre. photo: Richard Ponter

Mayor hits out at lack of town centre loos in Scarborough

Coun Thomas Murray, Scarborough Town Mayor. photo: Anttoni Numminen

Mayor of Scarborough: 'Town council delivering for residents'

Mayor of Bridlington – Angela Walker, and her consort Graham joined the travellers for the day

Forget Me Not train travels from Bridlington to Hull

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith and Cllr Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, joined under-19s at Askham Bryan College to celebrate the sale of the 3,000,000th £1 fare.

Making travel affordable for young people as 3 millionth £1 fare sold

Councillor Mike Heslop-Mullens is the new mayor for the forthcoming year.

Mike Heslop-Mullens takes over as Bridlington Mayor

Former Borough Mayor Joe Plant.

Tribute paid to Whitby 'family man' and former Borough Mayor Joe Plant

The new strategy includes the long-term development of Bridlington Bay. Photo: Tony Johnson

Bridlington Bay will be part of ‘landmark regional economic strategy’
Bridlington Bay is one of the sites at the centre of a major economic strategy unveiled by the Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.
Phil Hutchinson

The three mayors and chairman with their consorts and acting mace bearer, Cllr David Boynton. Photo: Liberal Action

Lib Dem leaders ‘a source of immense pride and inspiration’

Re-elected: Mayor of Whitby, Coun Sandra Turner.

Coun Sandra Turner re-elected as Mayor of Whitby

From left to right, David Watson CEO North Yorkshire Sport, National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman, Active Travel Commissioner for York and North Yorkshire Rhiannon Letman-Wade, and the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith

Mayor's £250,000 investment to make it easier to walk, wheel and cycle

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

Health forum thanks residents over care unit petition campaign

Tony and David Higgins at the HR Higgins roastery in Hawsker, near Whitby.

Whitby and Scarborough firms benefit as Mayor unlocks new wave of export funding

Malton town centre. photo: Lou French

Malton and Norton set to become regional leaders in high street funding boost

Scarborough, Helmsley and Malton projects have received funding from Mayor's High Street Fund

Scarborough and Malton projects receive funding from Mayor's High Street Fund

Roasted chestnuts for sale - there are plans to expand the Whitby Christmas Festival. photo: Richard Ponter

£89,000 cash boost for ambitious plan to expand Whitby Christmas markets

Daniel Galloway (pictured) has organised a charity event to raise funds for Victim Support, in honour of his beloved mother.

Bridlington man organises live music fundraiser in honour of his beloved mother

Any Smith in front of The Little Whitby Potter shop on Silver Street.

Whitby 'artisan quarter' shops turn into gallery spaces as part of exhibition

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