Dont miss out! Scarboroughs festivals are seeking talents. Register by the deadline for a chance to showcase your art! Scarborough 2024 Showcase Festivals Last Call for Participants Hey, listen to what’s happening in Scarborough! Many festivals are coming back this summer. Scarborough Streets, Fringe, Art, and Extreme are returning. Scarborough Extreme did so well last…
Council explores battery storage impact amid rising project proposals and public concerns about safety and location. Battery Storage Benefits and Risks Examined by North Yorkshire Council Hey, listen to this! People are worried about new projects in the countryside. These are battery energy storage systems (BESS). They’re popping up all over. Carl Les says there…
A proposed battery plant near Thirsk faces opposition. Concerns are raised over its visual impact on the iconic Sutton Bank view. Sutton Bank View Threatened by Battery Storage Plant Proposal The park authority objects to a new plant near Thirsk. It would sit on fields in South Kilvington. NatPower wants to build the 173-acre Belmoor…
Council fears funding cuts after losing £14.3 million, impacting future projects. Review raises concern. North Yorkshire Council Faces Uncertain Funding After Spending Review Local leaders worry about future funding cuts. They already lost £14.3 million. This came from a canceled grant for rural services. Angela Rayner announced a local government funding review. It aims to…
Council defends tree removal in Richmond as part of town improvement plan, drawing criticism from residents and councillors. Richmond Council Faces Criticism After Tree Removal Sparks Outrage North Yorkshire Council defends recent work. This work is part of a town improvement scheme. Workers cleared plants and trees last week. The roundabout is on Darlington Road.…
Residents criticize the council for removing plants and trees without warning in Darlington Road and Friary Gardens. Council Faces Backlash Over Plant Removal and Tree Cutting Workers removed plants from a roundabout last week. This roundabout is on Darlington Road. Rose bushes were dug up nearby in Friary Gardens. Flowerbeds were also turfed over there.…
North Yorkshire Council halves funds managed by councilors, impacting local community groups in 2025/26 budget. North Yorkshire Council Slashes Community Grants by Half for Councilors North Yorkshire Council cut funds for local councilors. Each councilor used to manage £10,000 yearly. Now they will only handle £5,000. Some councilors opposed this funding decrease. They said community…
Residents face road damage after sewage work. Potholes and mud raise concerns. Awaiting complete resurfacing. Brompton on Swale: River Lane Road Plagued by Yorkshire Water Issues For three months, contractors tried to fix a sewage issue on River Lane in Brompton on Swale, causing problems for the people living there. Locals say the road is…
A large solar farm producing 39.3MW is proposed near Brompton-on-Swale. It includes panels, substations, and security measures. Solar Farm Planned Near Brompton-on-Swale Fields: Application Filed Brompton Solar wants to build a solar farm. Their agents claim it can make 39.3MW of energy. The plan features solar panels on frames and also needs three substations. Nine…
Residents challenge HQ approval, citing conflict of interest and ignored safety measures from the Town Plan. Helmsley Residents Challenge HQ Plan Approval with Government Appeal A residents group on Riccal Drive made a claim. They think North Yorkshire Council planners messed up, saying the council didn’t follow the Helmsley Town Plan. This plan has key…