Robert Jenrick

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government data shows 370 loans were given to first-time buyers in the East Riding of Yorkshire using the scheme in the year to March. Photo: PA Images

Record number of first-time buyers use Help to Buy loans across the East Riding

Councillor Heather Phillips, deputy leader of the Conservatives. (JPI Media/ Richard Ponter)

Scarborough Council’s Conservative group welcomes devolution decision

Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire County Council.

Local Government shake-up: how North Yorkshire County Council responded

Councillor Steve Siddons.

Scarborough Council leader Steve Siddons slams devolution announcement

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. (JPI Media)

Biggest local government shake-up in almost 50 years

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come...

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ...

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images)

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17

How the east / west split would work if implemented.

Last chance for North Yorkshire people to have say on local government shake-up

Both bids would see Scarborough and the other six district councils scrapped.

Two weeks left to have your say on North Yorkshire devolution plans

There is less than two weeks remaining for people in North Yorkshire to have their say on how the county’s local government will look in the future.

Carl Gavaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Robert Jenrick was appearing on BBC Breakfast (Photo: BBC)

Charlie Stayt tells minister on BBC Breakfast: 'Your flag is just a little bit s...

The UK’s Covid vaccination supply is set to see a reduction next month due to a reported delay in the delivery of millions of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India (Photo: Getty Images)

UK expected to see ‘significant reduction’ in Covid vaccine supply in April - he...

The pavement licence makes it easier and cheaper for hospitality venues to serve people outdoors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes in England to be extended for ...

How the east / west split would work.

Your views wanted on North Yorkshire devolution

Robert Jenrick has launched a consultation on whether a single county authority or two councils split on an east/west basis should replace the current two-tier system of local authorities in North Yorkshire.

This is why North Yorkshire County Council elections won't happen in May 2021

The current ban on bailiff evictions in England will now be extended until the end of March 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bailiff eviction ban in England extended until end of March - what it means for ...

A flock of sheep near Worton, in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales take refuge from snow. Pic: James Hardisty

Robert Jenrick may ignore North Yorkshire's wishes in local government shake-up

Rough sleepers in England will not be left unhoused during lockdown after new fu...

England’s leasehold system is changing to benefit leaseholders - the new rules e...

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Tier 4 lockdown may be extended to more parts of England from Boxing Day - what ...

Christmas bubbles expected to go ahead - but the four nations may take differing...

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine...

High street shops will be allowed to open for 24 hours in December and January -...

This is the exact time national lockdown ends on 2 December - and what happens n...

Rumours are circulating about government plans for Christmas - here’s when it co...

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England Ethan Shone

These are England’s second national lockdown rules at a glance

A social distancing sign in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire, where tougher lockdown measures will be introduced locally after a rise in coronavirus infections. Photo: PA

Majority of Yorkshire to be under strict coronavirus rules from next week

Emergency coronavirus funding: here's how much cash councils will get this winte...

Scarborough Town Hall

Scarborough Council gets a total of £2 million from the Government to offset cas...

North Yorkshire leaders have until November 9 to submit outline proposals for local government reorganisation. Pic: James Hardisty

Warring North Yorkshire political leaders bring in 'big four' accountancy firms

Parking firms make bid to bring back clamping

The minimum share required to buy a home under Shared Ownership has been lowered (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules around Shared Ownership are changing - here's what it means for buyers

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Pic: PA

North Yorkshire could have new unitary council by April 2023

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En...

Stricter measures are set to be put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including the possible closure of pubs and bars (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tighter restrictions are expected for parts of England next week - the plans exp...

David Kerfoot, chairman of the York and North Yorkshire LEP.

North Yorkshire 'could fall to the back of the queue' as devolution bid stalls

Scarborough Town Hall.

Major scheme on way for Scarborough and Whitby if £25m Town Fund bid approved

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick, who is expected to meet with the Prime Minister and Chancellor this week. Photo: PA

Ministers urged to push on with devolution in North Yorkshire

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Scarborough and Whitby each get a share of £80m government regeneration handout

The ban has been extended until 20 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has extended the eviction ban by four weeks - what it means if yo...

Cllr Steve Siddons, and Scarborough Town Hall

Scarborough Council leader joins calls to extend the ban on tenant evictions

Ryedale council leader Keane Duncan opposed a so-called 'mega council' in North Yorkshire.

A North Yorkshire council with 144 councillors 'would drown out local voices'

Democratic voices would be "drowned out" if 144 councillors served on a new single authority for all of North Yorkshire, a district leader has claimed.

Rob Parsons

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that a raft of new changes to the current planning system in England will make it easier to build new houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new planning rules being introduced to make it easier to build hou...

A crane manouvres onto a barge onto the River Ouse at Queens Staith in York in preparation for work on the Guildhall. Photo: Gary Longbottom

£115m invested in 45 Yorkshire infrastructure projects

Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, one of the areas set to benefit from the Towns Fund.

Towns Fund deals worth up to £25m for 16 Yorkshire areas to be signed by winter

North Yorkshire County Council leader Carl Les. Pic: Gary Longbottom

'Creating one council for North Yorkshire will save taxpayers £25m a year'

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l...

European-style dining may become more common in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what dining out at a UK restaurant could be like when they reopen

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases...

Vulnerable people can now leave home in further easing of lockdown

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick. Photo: PA

Ministers urge 'common sense' approach to lockdown rules change

Estate agents can now reopen and property viewings can be carried out (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when estate agents can go back to work and do viewings as lockdown work r...