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Councillors' Response As Scarborough Water Testing Resumes

Councillor Rich Maw, who represents Scarborough's South Bay asked for assurance on the Council's efforts to improve water quality, not only in South Bay but also in North Bay.

Councillor Maw asked if North Yorkshire Council supports citizen science initiatives, such as the community-led sea water sampling event in Barrowcliff:

Councillor Greg White, executive member for managing our environment, gave the following response:

Councillor Maw says that at a summer Bathing Water Summit, he'll request that some council funding be set aside to facilitate the additional testing.

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