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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Casper's Christmas Charity Scarborough To Whitby Cycle
A ten-year-old Scarborough boy is cycling 46 miles to Whitby and back to raise money for local homeless people and refugees, on Saturday.
Scalby Youngsters Aim To Raise Thousands For Equipment
Scalby Juniors Football Club are completing their 3 kilometre 'jumpers for goalposts' route along Scarborough seafront on Saturday.
Whitby Maritime Hub Project Reaches Final Stages
A multi-million pound scheme that hopes to drive economic growth on the North Yorkshire coast by boosting training and local job opportunities has reached its final stages.
Bridlington Hosts Campaign Event to End Violence Against Women and Girls
More than 150 residents and businesses attended an event dedicated to ending men’s violence against women and girls in Bridlington this week.
Whitby Town Face Final Test Before Christmas
The Blues make the short trip to Stockton Town in NPL Premier on Saturday.
Bridlington Retirement Apartment Plans Approved
Plans for a new development housing 15 retirement apartments in Bridlington have been approved by East Riding Council.
Yorkshire Coast Rugby Action
There's more rugby action on Saturday up and down the coast.
Scarborough & Whitby MP Organises Coffee Morning
Alison Hume will be hosting a coffee morning on Saturday.
Bridlington Town Look For Double Over Promotion Rivals
The Seasiders are targeting an NPL East double over Heaton Stannington on Saturday.
The Complexities of Levying Tourism Tax on Yorkshire Coast Holiday Lets
The proposed introduction of a visitor levy—often termed a tourism tax—on overnight stays has exposed significant administrative challenges particularly regarding how best to collect the charge from short-term holiday lets, including Airbnbs.
Pickering Town Target Return To Form
Pikes are seeking to end a run of five straight defeats when they go to Sheffield on Saturday.
A64 Essential Roadworks Resume After Delays with Overnight Closure Friday
National Highways has confirmed the return of essential roadworks along key sections of the A64, following weeks of delays caused by adverse weather conditions.
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A ten-year-old Scarborough boy is cycling 46 miles to Whitby and back to raise money for local homeless people and refugees, on Saturday.
Scalby Juniors Football Club are completing their 3 kilometre 'jumpers for goalposts' route along Scarborough seafront on Saturday.
A multi-million pound scheme that hopes to drive economic growth on the North Yorkshire coast by boosting training and local job opportunities has reached its final stages.
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