There's a call for Councillors elected to serve on the new unitary authority for North Yorkshire, to make sure it does actually deliver savings.
Elections will take place in May for county councillors who will then, in a years time, become the first elected members of the new authority.
The proposals for the creation of the new council said it would deliver savings of up to £67m.
Councillor Greg White says there is work to do to deliver that aim.
North Yorkshire County Council’s deputy leader Councillor Gareth Dadd told the first meeting of an executive to oversee the transition from eight councils to one that the 90 members elected in May should press the unitary authority to achieve the savings forecast during the recent debate over local government reorganisation.
The move to a single council will mark the biggest change to local government in North Yorkshire in almost 50 years, and will mean the existing county council and seven district and borough councils are scrapped.
It is linked to a devolution deal with government which said millions of pounds in funding and decision-making powers could only be devolved to North Yorkshire if a unitary system is introduced.
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For the third consecutive year, a heart-warming initiative designed to ensure nobody spends Christmas Day alone is returning to the Yorkshire Coast, and is expanding its outreach from Scarborough to include Eastfield this festive season.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has committed to making significant investment in its coastal infrastructure, prioritising the redevelopment of Scarborough Fire Station as part of its new Community Risk Management Plan for 2025–2029.
Parents are being urged not to fall victim to rogue traders while buying Christmas presents for their children following the seizure of a large number of fake and unsafe toys.
Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has described herself as “honoured” to meet some of the firefighters and farmers who helped protect local communities when the Langdale / Fylingdales wildfire was at its peak.
North Yorkshire Council has issued a 15-month deadline for Eastfield community groups to agree upon a cohesive plan detailing how £3.2 million in historical regeneration funding will be spent, warning that the money could be reallocated if no unified proposal is submitted.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has launched an exclusive YouTube members channel, offering enthusiasts unique access to the heritage line while raising vital funds for the registered charity that keeps the steam running.
A 44-year-old man from Scarborough has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison following a sneak-in burglary that took place in August.
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal for information following a series of incidents involving criminal damage to front doors in Hall Garth, Pickering.
For the third consecutive year, a heart-warming initiative designed to ensure nobody spends Christmas Day alone is returning to the Yorkshire Coast, and is expanding its outreach from Scarborough to include Eastfield this festive season.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has committed to making significant investment in its coastal infrastructure, prioritising the redevelopment of Scarborough Fire Station as part of its new Community Risk Management Plan for 2025–2029.
Parents are being urged not to fall victim to rogue traders while buying Christmas presents for their children following the seizure of a large number of fake and unsafe toys.
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Scarborough and Whitby MP Thanks Moorland Wildfire Heroes
Eastfield Community Groups Given 15-Month Deadline to Secure £3.2 Million Investment
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Steams Ahead with New YouTube Channel
Could Scarborough Spa Host Upcoming Meeting on Burniston Gas Rig?
Scarborough Burglar Sentenced to Over Three Years for Sneak-in Burglary
Appeal for Information After Front Doors Damaged in Pickering
Outdoor Jump Tower and Climbing Wall Proposed at Filey Holiday Park
Scarborough Athletic Beat The Weather But Can't See Off Visitors
State-of-the-Art Help Points Proposed for Scarborough Station
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