It's not a political move, that's the claim from a Conservative councillor as North Yorkshire's local authority begins legal action against the Labour government.
North Yorkshire Council have written to Kier Starmer and his administration to challenge the removal of the rural services grant.
The grant's worth £14.3 million a year and councillor Simon Myers says its removal is bound to impact people in North Yorkshire:
Councillor Myers says the grant's removal is unfair:
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North Yorkshire Council has proposed a new £119,500 urban gull strategy for Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey to balance public health with wildlife conservation through education, waste management, and targeted cleaning.
Humberside Police have revealed the significant impact of Operation Snap, with hundreds of dashcam submissions in March leading to court appearances, education courses, and driving bans for serious offences.
The world's best cyclists will pass through Hornsea and face a series of climbs around Driffield as the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men visits East Yorkshire this September.
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