A North Yorkshire Councillor is calling for a review of government funding for local councils.
Simon Myers says people in the county get 40 percent less per-head spending power, from central government, than they do in urban areas.
He also thinks residents are "paying through the nose" for fewer services:
Councillor Myers feels that's unfair- especially as they often earn less too:
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Budding young artists across the Scarborough area have been recognised for their creative flare and dedication to promoting road safety in a competition among schools.
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