The new mayor for North Yorkshire has had his say on the region's housing needs.
David Skaith has laid out what's been promised already by his colleagues in the Labour government.
He told This is the Coast he wants to stop people moving away from the area due to a lack of housing:
Mr Skaith says they've already allocated funds for a thousand new homes in North Yorkshire.
The mayor told This Is The Coast there are unique challenges in the area:
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On Thursday morning, police in Scarborough received a call from a member of the public reporting that they had come across a body in a wooded area near Scalby Beck in Scarborough.
Free magic shows, walkabout comedy acts, and a community parade will entertain residents as the autumn edition of Scarborough Streets arrives this weekend.
High streets, sports access, and early years support are set to benefit from millions of pounds in regional funding announced by North Yorkshire's Mayor.
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