North Yorkshire Council's leader says the authority needs to know more regarding changes to the law defining gender.
Carl Les says it's a complex issue.
He confirmed the authority were awaiting recommendations from the Human Rights and Equalities Commission:
Councillor Les added it's a national issue:
In April, the UK supreme court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.
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Scarborough is preparing to host a full day of spectacular aerial displays, military performances, and ceremonial moments for Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27.
Firefighters in the Scarborough area dealt with two serious incidents in the space of an hour, including a basement flat fire and a suspected arson attack on a caravan.
The highly anticipated Rainbow Ball at Scarborough Spa has officially sold out, promising an unforgettable evening of entertainment to raise vital funds for The Rainbow Centre.
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