Senior North Yorkshire Councillors have debated the fairness of paying musicians to perform at Scarborough's Peasholm Park bandstand while other performers across the county go unpaid.
The Scarborough Streets Festival is set to come to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday with a vibrant community parade featuring handmade placards and noisemakers.
Around 75 local veterans and unpaid carers in Scarborough and the surrounding areas will receive tailored support thanks to a £50,000 grant awarded to Carers Plus Yorkshire.