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• Pickering and Filey MP Criticises Government for ‘Unfair’ Rural Funding Settlement

  The Member of Parliament for Pickering and Filey, Kevin Hollinrake, has launched a sharp critique of the government's latest local council funding settlement, claiming it fundamentally disadvantages rural communities such as North Yorkshire.

• East Riding to Introduce Weekly Food Waste Collections Amid Long-Term Funding Fears

  Residents across the East Riding, including those in Bridlington and Driffield, are preparing for a significant change to their household routines as the local authority transitions to weekly food waste collections.

• Eastfield Boxing Club Film to Get Scarborough Premiere

  A new documentary about Eastfield’s Westway Boxing Club will be screened at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next week.

• Scarborough Café and Flat Plans Opposed by Town Councillors

  Plans to convert a former salon in Scarborough into a café with flats above it have been opposed by local councillors.

• Scarborough Chip Shop's Alcohol Bid Approved Despite Concerns

  Councillors have approved a ‘world-famous’ Scarborough fish and chip shop’s application to sell alcohol and play music despite local concerns.

• East Riding Leaders Sound Alarm Over Government's 'Fairer Funding' Review

  Councillors in the East Riding have expressed deep concern following the government's announcement of a provisional funding settlement, which local leaders claim will leave the authority among the worst-affected in the country.

• Precept Increase Proposed for Whitby Residents in Draft Budget

  Whitby's Mayor has said the town council should look for new sources of funding as the authority considers raising its precepts.

• Scarborough Athletic in Senior Cup Action

  The Seadogs host Northern League opposition in the North Riding Senior Cup Quarter Finals on Tuesday night.

• Whitby Town Take Hebburn Trip

  The Blues are looking to bounce back from defeat on Merseyside when they head north on Tuesday.

• Scarborough Fish and Chip Shop’s Alcohol Plan to be Decided

  A ‘world-famous’ Scarborough fish and chip shop’s application to sell alcohol and play music is to be decided by councillors following local concerns.

• North York Moors Park Authority Agrees Move to New £4m HQ

  ​North York Moors National Park Authority will leave its current dilapidated offices and move to new £4m headquarters — despite concerns the decision could put the organisation at financial risk.

• Bridlington Town Council Pays Tribute to Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ray Pollard

  Tributes have been pouring in for the well-respected Deputy Mayor and local Councillor Ray Pollard, who sadly passed away on Saturday 17th of January 2026